Microsoft Surface vs Basir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microsoft Surface
Manage and personalize your audio devices. Update firmware, view device information, and adjust settings like equalizer and volume. Connect and control devices, and access tutorials for assistance.
- Update earbuds and headphones
- View and change device info
- View battery and volume
- Personalize settings
- Change equalizer settings
- Control connected devices
- Reset devices
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Here are the things you can do: • Update your earbuds and headphones • View and change device info • View battery info and volume level • Personalize settings • Change equalizer settings to get the sound you want • Control which devices are connected • Change language settings • Reset your earbuds and headphones to the factory settings • Watch tutorial videos • Send us feedback
Basir
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The Basir Tracking program is used for the company's production trackers. With this program you can manage your tracker. Application features: 1. Live tracking 2. Check the speed 3. Set speed limit alarm 4. Turn off the car 5. Set the GEO fence 6. And so improve Performance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Microsoft Surface at every 2 months against Basir's every 23 months. Microsoft Surface also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Microsoft Surface ships an update every 2 months, Basir every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Surface | Basir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (159 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | AmirHossein Razavi |
Bugs and requests
Microsoft Surface
Reported bugs
11 issues- App stuck on scanning/searching for headphones
- Bluetooth connection drops during calls
- App won't recognize headphones even when paired
- Authentication hangs on 'Authenticating' screen
- Constant red light indicator issues
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- Firmware updates cause connection degradation
- App fails to load when headphones are connected
- Pairing mode limbo after power cycling
- Earbud chirping and constant disconnections
- Uneven battery drain between earbuds
- App incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
9 requests- MacOS app support
- iPad landscape mode support
- Customizable gesture controls
- Better device switching between paired devices
- More EQ preset options
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- Xbox wireless compatibility
- Ability to disable automatic noise cancellation on calls
- Case battery level indicator
- Computer/device management features
Basir
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Surface
No in-app purchases
Basir
No in-app purchases
Questions
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