Microsoft Surface vs Our Porch
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
Our Porch
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The Porch helps you stay connected with the people who matter most — neighbors, friends, and family. Keep notes, track conversations, and get gentle reminders to check in — all without social media noise. WHY THE PORCH Stay connected, your way: - See who you’ve caught up with recently and who might appreciate a friendly message or visit. Smart, personal profiles: - Add notes, phone numbers, addresses, and tags — all organized in one place. Thoughtful reminders: - Set gentle cadences to check in with friends or family. Mark interactions complete and track your history at a glance. Privacy-first design: - Everything stays on your device. No cloud accounts, no ads — just your community, private and secure. Backup and restore: - Export or import your data anytime to stay in control. PERFECT FOR • People who want to remember the small details that matter • Families and neighbors building stronger community ties • Anyone who wants to nurture real-life relationships KEY FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free home dashboard • Profiles with notes, tags, and interaction history • Smart reminders for staying in touch • Search and organize by name or relationship • Works fully offline with local storage • Backup and restore for peace of mind
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Microsoft Surface at 11.0 against Our Porch's 15.1. 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.
| Parameter | Microsoft Surface | Our Porch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (173 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 173 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Benji Charles |
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
Our Porch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Surface
No in-app purchases
Our Porch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Microsoft Surface free?
Is Our Porch free?
Do Microsoft Surface or Our Porch have ads?
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