Comparison

Epson Setting Assistant vs UniFi Design

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

Head to head
About

Epson Setting Assistant

This app uses your device's camera to automatically correct the shape and unevenness of a projected image. It adjusts the projection to fit a screen or frame and compensates for surface irregularities for a clearer picture.

Highlights
  • Automatic shape correction
  • Unevenness correction
  • Rectangular image adjustment
  • Frame alignment
  • Surface irregularity detection
  • QR code scanning for connection
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Epson Setting Assistant is an app that automatically corrects the shape of a projected image by using your camera. By taking a shot of the projected pattern, the app automatically corrects distortion in the projected image and adjusts its shape to match the screen. [Main Features] 1) Shape correction The app adjusts the image to a rectangular shape or aligns it with a frame, such as a projector screen. 2) Unevenness correction The app detects small surface irregularities, such as on a wall, and corrects distortion in the projected image. [For Home Projector (EH Series) Users: Using the App] Make sure your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch and the projector are connected to the same network. 1. Select [Installation] ([Installation] > [Geometry Correction Wizard]) from the projector's menu. 2. Open this app on your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch and select [Home] as the projector type to automatically connect to the projector. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to take a shot of the projected pattern using the camera in the app, and the corrections will be completed automatically. [For Business Projector (EB Series) Users: Using the App] Make sure the [Wireless LAN Power] setting is set to [On] in the projector‘s [Management] menu. 1. Select [Installation] > [Connect to Setting Assistant] from the projector's menu to project a QR code. 2. Open this app on your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch, select [Business] as the projector's type, and then scan the QR code to automatically connect to the projector. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to take a shot of the projected pattern using the camera in the app, and the corrections will be completed automatically. [Supported Projectors] Visit https://support.epson.net/projector_appinfo/setting_assistant/en/ for details. Depending on your projector model, some features may not be available. [Notes for use] Depending on your environment, such as a curved projection surface or wallpaper with rough textures or patterns, automatic correction using the app may not be available. In these situations, please correct the image shape from the projector's menu. Depending on your smartphone/tablet, the Wi-Fi settings may prevent you from temporarily connecting to the projector. Turn your Wi-Fi off and then on again and try again. For detailed important points, visit https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/setting_assistant/230/EN/index.html. You can also check these from the [Online support guide] in the menu at the top right of the app. Images used here are for illustrative purposes only. The actual images may differ. [App Permissions] To use the app, the following permissions are required. [Required] Local Network For searching and connecting to the projector. [Required] Camera For capturing correction patterns or QR codes for connection. * Optional permissions can be declined, but some features may not work.

About

UniFi Design

Plan and visualize your network setups with this comprehensive tool. Design your ideal configuration, generate checkout lists, and explore deployments with floorplan visualization. Access essential network planning utilities and community resources in one convenient application.

Highlights
  • Design network setups with Wizard
  • Customize racks and generate checkout lists
  • Visualize deployments with Floorplan
  • Access UniFi Community
  • Network Ports AR
  • WiFi Calculator
  • Capacity Calculator
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UniFi Design brings the full UniFi Design Center experience to your device, purpose-built for planning, building, and visualizing your setup from anywhere. Design your setup with the Wizard, now with far more control. Add and configure devices, customize your rack down to the detail, and sync your projects directly from UniFi Design Center so your work moves with you. - Build and edit complete rack setups with detailed configuration options. - Sync projects and floor plans from UniFi Design Center. - Visualize your network in a redesigned topology view to see your entire project at a glance. - Plan every connection with a dedicated ports view to edit devices and ports directly. - Place a full 1:1 rack in your room or office using AR to see exactly how it will look. - Access Certified Installers, Network Ports AR, Tech Specs, WiFi Calculator, and Capacity Calculator in one place. From idea to deployment, UniFi Design gives you everything you need to plan your project, wherever you are.

Screenshots

Epson Setting Assistant3 screens
UniFi Design4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniFi Design at 5.0 against Epson Setting Assistant's 4.4. UniFi Design also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Epson Setting Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (467 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniFi Design holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Setting Assistant has 467 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 23% and 24% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson Setting Assistant ships an update every 4 months, UniFi Design fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Epson Setting Assistant versus UniFi Design: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson Setting AssistantUniFi Design
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (467 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews23.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings467 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB405 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationUbiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

Epson Setting Assistant

All ratings464 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

UniFi Design

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral16.4%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Epson Setting Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

UniFi Design

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epson Setting Assistant free?
Epson Setting Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniFi Design free?
UniFi Design is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Epson Setting Assistant or UniFi Design?
UniFi Design is rated higher. Epson Setting Assistant averages 4.4 out of 5 from 467 ratings, while UniFi Design averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Epson Setting Assistant or UniFi Design have ads?
Neither Epson Setting Assistant nor UniFi Design shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson Setting Assistant or UniFi Design?
Epson Setting Assistant ships an update every 4 months, and UniFi Design fortnightly. Most recently, Epson Setting Assistant was updated on October 25, 2026 and UniFi Design on October 28, 2026.

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