Link to Windows vs MerxBids Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link to Windows
Seamlessly connect your phone to your PC to access calls, messages, notifications, and files. Manage your phone's content directly from your computer for enhanced productivity.
- Make and receive calls
- Manage notifications
- Read and reply to texts
- View phone contacts
- Share files between devices
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686
MerxBids Assistant
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MerxBids Assistant is a simple yet powerful app for managing auction inventory. Create and edit auction lots, capture and organize photos, manage invoices, and keep track of items across multiple warehouse locations — all from one app. Built with an offline-first approach, the app keeps working even when your connection doesn’t.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MerxBids Assistant at weekly against Link to Windows's fortnightly. Link to Windows's advantage is chart position (#17 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). 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.
Link to Windows ships an update fortnightly, MerxBids Assistant weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link to Windows | MerxBids Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (17K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Merx Technology Group |
Bugs and requests
Link to Windows
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Bluetooth interference with other devices
- Inability to reconnect after device is out of range
Requested features
4 requests- Seamless call handling between phone and PC
- Full message history sync
- Support for media sharing
- Group messaging functionality
MerxBids Assistant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Link to Windows
No in-app purchases
MerxBids Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Link to Windows free?
Is MerxBids Assistant free?
Do Link to Windows or MerxBids Assistant have ads?
Which is updated more often, Link to Windows or MerxBids Assistant?
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