Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs SmartThings Pro Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

SmartThings Pro Mobile

Features
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SmartThings Pro Mobile is an enterprise solution for B2B, and can only be used by users who have been granted access permissions by an administrator of a customer company. Experience a smarter workplace with SmartThings Pro Mobile. ■ Easy and Secure Access Enter your workplace quickly and securely using a QR code or facial recognition. ■ Room Reservations and Calendar Integration Reserve meeting rooms or seats and automatically sync bookings with your connected calendar. ■ Convenient Visitor Invitations Invite visitors with ease. Access QR codes are issued automatically, and parking registration can be completed in advance. ■ Instant Assistance Need help with your workspace? Submit requests and get assistance whenever you need it. ■ Smart Space Control Control lighting and temperature in your workspace, and check real-time restroom occupancy information. SmartThings Pro Mobile is available only to users who have been granted access by an administrator. Features are available only for invited spaces and authorized services. Some features may vary depending on the building, workspace, or operational policies.

Screenshots

Microsoft Surface4 screens
SmartThings Pro Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Microsoft Surface at 11.0 against SmartThings Pro Mobile's 16.4. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Surface ships an update every 2 months, SmartThings Pro Mobile every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Microsoft Surface versus SmartThings Pro Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft SurfaceSmartThings Pro Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (159 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings159 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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

SmartThings Pro Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Surface

No in-app purchases

None

SmartThings Pro Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Surface free?
Microsoft Surface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartThings Pro Mobile free?
SmartThings Pro Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microsoft Surface or SmartThings Pro Mobile have ads?
Neither Microsoft Surface nor SmartThings Pro Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Surface or SmartThings Pro Mobile?
Microsoft Surface ships an update every 2 months, and SmartThings Pro Mobile every 4 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft Surface was updated on September 29, 2026 and SmartThings Pro Mobile on September 29, 2026.

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