Microsoft Surface vs Amazon Signage
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
Amazon Signage
Easily set up and manage digital signage networks using this mobile application. It allows for quick configuration of multiple devices, installation of content management software, and centralized monitoring. Designed for users of all technical skill levels, it simplifies the process of creating and maintaining digital displays.
- Configure multiple Signage Sticks
- Install Content Management Software
- Monitor Signage Sticks centrally
- Create custom setup profiles
- Organize Sticks by location
- Compact and Dark Mode options
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Amazon Signage Sticks make digital signage simple and scalable. Start with one display and grow your network at your own pace without the overhead of complex solutions. Designed for anyone — no technical expertise required. The Amazon Signage mobile app makes setup and management easy: - Configure multiple Signage Sticks in minutes - Install leading Content Management Software (CMS) with ease - Monitor your Signage Sticks from a centralized dashboard - Create custom profiles to simplify setup - Organize Signage Sticks by location - New! Compact Mode shows more Signage Sticks at a glance - New! Dark Mode for easier viewing in low light By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Amazon Signage at 100% against Microsoft Surface's 26%. Amazon Signage also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2). Microsoft Surface's advantage is ratings volume (159 vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Amazon Signage holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Surface has 159 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Microsoft Surface's written reviews are positive against 100% of Amazon Signage's.
Microsoft Surface ships an update every 2 months, Amazon Signage every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Surface | Amazon Signage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (159 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | AMZN Mobile LLC |
Customer experience
Microsoft Surface
Amazon Signage
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
Amazon Signage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Surface
No in-app purchases
Amazon Signage
No in-app purchases
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