Comparison

Epson Setting Assistant vs HPE Instant On

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

HPE Instant On

Manage and troubleshoot your network of access points and switches remotely. This app provides a simple, secure, and reliable way to ensure high performance for your small business network.

Highlights
  • Remote setup
  • Network management
  • Troubleshooting tools
  • Wi-Fi access point control
  • Switch management
  • Secure network performance
Features
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Set up, manage, and troubleshoot an Instant On network from anywhere, at any time. Instant On Wi-Fi access points, switches, and secure gateways work together to deliver high performance and built-in security, ideal for small businesses with one site or many.

Screenshots

Epson Setting Assistant3 screens
HPE Instant On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Epson Setting Assistant at 4.4 against HPE Instant On's 3.4. Epson Setting Assistant also leads on ratings volume (467 vs 17). HPE Instant On's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

Epson Setting Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Setting Assistant has 467 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Epson Setting Assistant's written reviews are positive against 20% of HPE Instant On's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson Setting Assistant ships an update every 4 months, HPE Instant On every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Epson Setting Assistant versus HPE Instant On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson Setting AssistantHPE Instant On
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (467 ratings) — better3.4 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings467 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationHewlett Packard Enterprise Company

Customer experience

Epson Setting Assistant

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

HPE Instant On

All ratings17 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Epson Setting Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

HPE Instant On

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epson Setting Assistant free?
Epson Setting Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HPE Instant On free?
HPE Instant On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Epson Setting Assistant or HPE Instant On?
Epson Setting Assistant is rated higher. Epson Setting Assistant averages 4.4 out of 5 from 467 ratings, while HPE Instant On averages 3.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Epson Setting Assistant or HPE Instant On have ads?
Neither Epson Setting Assistant nor HPE Instant On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson Setting Assistant or HPE Instant On?
Epson Setting Assistant ships an update every 4 months, and HPE Instant On every 5 weeks. Most recently, Epson Setting Assistant was updated on October 25, 2026 and HPE Instant On on October 21, 2026.

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