Simpler Vault vs 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simpler Vault
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A simple vault app to store your secret info, images and videos on your device. The data can be stored in the vault in separated safe boxes, each one protected by its own passcode.
3
Connect smart devices to your network for video recording and receive detection alerts. Enhance your home security by integrating additional smart devices. Get support via email for any assistance needed.
- Smart device network connection
- Video recording
- Detection alerts
- Security enhancement
- Additional device integration
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The 3-Link app links smart device to your network for video recording and detection alerts. Learn how to enhance your security with additional smart devices.If any help need, please feel free to contact us at support@3-link.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 3 at Free against Simpler Vault's $1.99. 3 also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). Simpler Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On update cadence, ads 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
3 is free to download; Simpler Vault costs $1.99 up front. 3 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Simpler Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simpler Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simpler Vault | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (69 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 69 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Simpler Software | Shenzhen Huayi Video Technology Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Simpler Vault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
3
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes when creating an account
- Login button is out of view and not clickable
- Cannot log in after app update
- App doesn't recognize connected devices
- Data update failed and cameras lost
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- Subscription link fails
- Custom zone monitoring not functional
- Camera resetting daily
- App crashes when requesting verification code
- Cannot view recorded events
- Keyboard covers 'OK' button during setup
- Cannot delete camera
- App does not scroll down to click sign in button
- Cannot view alerts
- Login page changed, no 'OK' button
Requested features
6 requests- Allow multiple users to be logged in simultaneously
- Fix scrolling issue on login screen
- Improve motion detection accuracy
- Allow manual recordings to be saved to SD card
- Provide clear explanations for settings
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- Make subscription more flexible (e.g., family plan)
In-app purchases
Simpler Vault
No in-app purchases
3
- cloud product 1$0.29
- cloud 8.49$8.49
- cloud 15.99$15.99
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- cloud 24.99$24.99
- cloud single device discount$29.99
- cloud 34.99$34.99
- cloud 39.99$39.99
- cloud single device$49.99
- cloud 59.99$59.99
- cloud 69.99$69.99
- cloud no account$79.99
- cloud 89.99$89.99
- cloud 99.99$99.99
- cloud account no discount$129.00
- cloud 139.99$139.99
