free apps for surface

Yes — all modern Surface devices fully support free apps, and the best internet browser overall is Microsoft Edge, followed by Chrome and Firefox depending on your needs.

Many free apps work well on newer Surface devices, including Copilot+ and ARM-based models.

For everyday use, these categories are good starting points:

1. Browsers (for web and “net connect”)

• Microsoft Edge is preinstalled, free, and fully supported on all modern Surface devices.
• Other recommended, ARM-compatible browsers that run well on newer Surface models include:
  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Brave
  • Vivaldi
  • Opera
  • Arc for Windows These are natively compiled for ARM and provide full performance and battery efficiency on devices like Surface Pro X and Snapdragon X–based PCs.

2. Cloud storage and files

• OneDrive is free with a Microsoft account and works on all Surface devices for storing and syncing files. It is the recommended way to add storage without hardware.

3. Media and streaming (free apps, paid or free content)

• Spotify
• VLC Media Player
• Netflix
• Disney+
• Windows Media Player These apps are optimized for ARM and run smoothly on newer Surface devices.

4. Productivity and utilities

• Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) have ARM-native versions and can be used with a Microsoft 365 subscription; some features are available via free web versions.
• OneNote (note-taking)
• Microsoft Teams (chat and meetings)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDFs)
• Notepad++ (via emulation)
• 7-Zip (file compression; native builds available)

5. Adding more storage for apps and files If storage is limited on the Surface, additional space can be added using:

• OneDrive cloud storage.
• An SD or microSD card (if the Surface model has a card reader).
• A USB flash drive or external hard drive.

For Android-based Surface Duo, free apps and games can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

References:

• Windows ARM chip considerations
• Surface storage options and hard drive sizes
• New to Android? Get started on Surface Duo