Comparison

H3 Control vs Watchbell

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

Head to head
About

H3 Control

This app allows wireless control of the ZOOM H3-VR recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It enables remote operation of recording, playback, file management, and settings adjustments, enhancing the recording experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of H3-VR recorder
  • Start/stop recording and playback
  • Add marks and make settings
  • Check input levels and battery charge
  • Monitor remaining recording time
  • Rename files and add notes
  • Set time using iOS device
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H3 Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM H3-VR. With it, you can use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (6th generation or later) as a wireless controller for an H3-VR. Note: A ZOOM BTA-1 is also necessary to operate an H3-VR with H3 Control. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, you can use this app to add marks and make various settings. You can also use it to check input levels and the remaining battery charge as well as to monitor the remaining recording time. Moreover, with this app, you can directly input characters from the iOS device to change file names and to add notes and data used when recording, including the date and time. Features ■ Verify important settings with a glance - With a quick look you can check important recording and playback settings, including the level of each track, the recording mode and format and whether the limiter and low-cut filter are on or off. You can also monitor the remaining battery charge and remaining recording time. There is no need to worry about making the wrong settings for important recordings. ■ Rename files and add notes (metadata) Using the iOS device keyboard, you can input file names and notes. You can type long phrases without stress. ■ Set the time - Use the iOS device time information to quickly set the time on the H3-VR. This allows you to set the time accurately with ease.

About

Watchbell

This app provides a variety of sound effects for your smartwatch, including bike bells, a cowbell, and a foghorn. It's designed to help you get noticed in various situations, from cycling to simply having fun. Ensure your watch is not in silent mode and no Bluetooth devices are connected to play the sounds.

Highlights
  • Variety of sound effects
  • Bike bell simulation
  • Cowbell sound
  • Foghorn sound
  • Attention-grabbing alerts
  • Fun sound effects
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Useful for all those who want to draw attention to themselves. - People riding their Bikes - Parents pushing their buggys - Just for fun Currently there are four different bells available. - Oldschool Bike Bell - High Pitched Bell - Cowbell - Fog horn To play back the sounds on the watch silent mode must be disabled and no bluetooth device should be paired with the watch.

Screenshots

H3 Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Watchbell at 2.5 against H3 Control's 1.6. H3 Control's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). 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

Watchbell holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: H3 Control has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of H3 Control's written reviews are positive against 25% of Watchbell's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
H3 Control versus Watchbell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterH3 ControlWatchbell
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (13 ratings)2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOOM CorporationPhilipp Wallrich

Customer experience

H3 Control

All ratings13 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral23.1%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral16.2%
Negative64.9%

Watchbell

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

H3 Control

No in-app purchases

None

Watchbell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is H3 Control free?
H3 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watchbell free?
Watchbell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, H3 Control or Watchbell?
Watchbell is rated higher. H3 Control averages 1.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Watchbell averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do H3 Control or Watchbell have ads?
Neither H3 Control nor Watchbell shows ads.

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