# Microsoft Surface vs reCAPTCHA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: reCAPTCHA at 69% against Microsoft Surface's 26%. reCAPTCHA also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Microsoft Surface's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (159 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Microsoft Surface holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Surface has 159 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Microsoft Surface's written reviews are positive against 69% of reCAPTCHA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Microsoft Surface ships an update every 2 months, reCAPTCHA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Surface | reCAPTCHA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-surface/id1476329686/reviews)** | [2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recaptcha/id6746882749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 70 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Surface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-surface/id1476329686)

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.

**Highlights:** Update earbuds and headphones, View and change device info, View battery and volume, Personalize settings, Change equalizer settings, Control connected devices, Reset devices

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent audio quality and crisp sound
- 🎚️ Useful EQ customization capabilities
- 📱 Smooth out-of-box setup experience
- 🔗 Hardware quality is solid
- ⚡ Quick app loading when functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently fails to detect paired headphones
- 🔌 Constant connection and pairing issues
- 😤 Poor reliability and stability
- 🚫 App becomes completely broken after updates
- 🔐 Authentication and login failures

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- MacOS app support
- iPad landscape mode support
- Customizable gesture controls
- Better device switching between paired devices
- More EQ preset options


### reCAPTCHA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recaptcha/id6746882749)

This app provides a streamlined way to verify your humanity on websites and applications. It offers seamless and secure verification using your device's capabilities, with an App Clip for even faster, on-demand use without a full installation.

**Highlights:** Seamless verification, App Clip for on-demand use, Enhanced security, QR code scanning, Mobile verification button integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Surface free?

Microsoft Surface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is reCAPTCHA free?

reCAPTCHA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Surface or reCAPTCHA?

Microsoft Surface is rated higher. Microsoft Surface averages 3.2 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while reCAPTCHA averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Microsoft Surface or reCAPTCHA have ads?

Neither Microsoft Surface nor reCAPTCHA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft Surface or reCAPTCHA?

Microsoft Surface ships an update every 2 months, and reCAPTCHA fortnightly. Most recently, Microsoft Surface was updated on September 19, 2026 and reCAPTCHA on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*