# EasyStart vs Micro

The clearest difference is rating: EasyStart at 4.0 against Micro's 1.5. EasyStart also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). Micro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). 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.

EasyStart holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EasyStart has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of EasyStart's written reviews are positive against 0% of Micro's.

EasyStart ships an update every 8 months, Micro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyStart | Micro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easystart/id1513065167/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-air-connect/id6743628046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **38.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CseaTec LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507703940) | [Micro Air Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/973254302) |

## What reviewers say

### EasyStart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easystart/id1513065167)

This free application allows users to monitor, troubleshoot, and upgrade their Micro-Air EasyStart soft starter via Bluetooth LE. It's designed to help manage air conditioning units on limited power sources like generators or inverters.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth LE connection, Monitoring capabilities, Troubleshooting assistance, Firmware updates, Test data upload

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Micro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-air-connect/id6743628046)

Connect with smart home devices, starting with a surge protector designed for inverter-driven air conditioning systems. Enhance your home's energy management and protect your appliances.

**Highlights:** Connects to Micro-Air devices, Supports EasySurge surge protector, Enhances AC system management, Home surge protection, Compatible with inverter ACs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyStart free?

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

### Is Micro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EasyStart or Micro?

EasyStart is rated higher. EasyStart averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Micro averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do EasyStart or Micro have ads?

Neither EasyStart nor Micro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EasyStart or Micro?

EasyStart ships an update every 8 months, and Micro every 2 months. Most recently, EasyStart was updated on September 1, 2026 and Micro on September 9, 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.*