H3 Control vs Watchbell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | H3 Control | Watchbell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (13 ratings) | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZOOM Corporation | Philipp Wallrich |
Customer experience
H3 Control
Watchbell
In-app purchases
H3 Control
No in-app purchases
Watchbell
No in-app purchases









