# HZconnect vs 3 The clearest difference is rating: HZconnect at 4.6 against 3's 3.4. HZconnect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ratings volume (793 vs 69). 3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 39%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them. Both are free to download. 3 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. HZconnect asks for nothing beyond the download. HZconnect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HZconnect has 793 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of HZconnect's written reviews are positive against 59% of 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about. HZconnect ships an update every 7 months, 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | HZconnect | 3 | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | | Rating | **[4.6 (793 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hzconnect/id1493250181/reviews)** | [3.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link/id6449183038/reviews) | | Number of ratings | **793** | 69 | | Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | | In-app purchases | **No** | Yes | | Ads | No | No | | Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** | | Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases | | Size | 226 MB | 106 MB | | Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 | | Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod | | Age rating | 12+ | 17+ | | Developer | [Globe Electric Company Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418410757) | [Shenzhen Huayi Video Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387357071) | ## What reviewers say ### HZconnect [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hzconnect/id1493250181) Enhance your home's security with a connected ecosystem of smart devices. Control video doorbells, lights, and lanterns through a single app, creating custom scenes and receiving real-time alerts. Monitor your home remotely with live video feeds. **Highlights:** Video doorbell control, Smart security lights, Decorative lantern integration, Voice control, Scene creation, Live home monitoring, Wi-Fi setup, no hub required **Features:** Vision Pro support **In-app purchases:** none **What reviewers like** - 🚀 Improved app performance - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly - 💡 Helpful multi-camera view feature - 🔒 Reliable security alerts **What reviewers complain about** - 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections - 🔋 Unreliable motion detection - 🚫 Removal of free video recording feature **Reported bugs** - Inability to connect device to new app - Unstable live streaming and video playback - Frequent app crashes and freezes **Requested features** - Ability to adjust motion detection zones - Notification support for smartwatches - Improved compatibility with older devices ### 3 [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link/id6449183038) 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. **Highlights:** Smart device network connection, Video recording, Detection alerts, Security enhancement, Additional device integration **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases (15)** | Purchase | Price | Billing | | --- | --- | --- | | cloud product 1 | $0.29 | one-time | | cloud 8.49 | $8.49 | one-time | | cloud 15.99 | $15.99 | one-time | | cloud 24.99 | $24.99 | one-time | | cloud single device discount | $29.99 | one-time | | cloud 34.99 | $34.99 | one-time | | cloud 39.99 | $39.99 | one-time | | cloud single device | $49.99 | one-time | | cloud 59.99 | $59.99 | one-time | | cloud 69.99 | $69.99 | one-time | | cloud no account | $79.99 | one-time | | cloud 89.99 | $89.99 | one-time | | cloud 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time | | cloud account no discount | $129.00 | one-time | | cloud 139.99 | $139.99 | one-time | **What reviewers like** - 👍 Easy setup and use - 🌟 Great video quality - 💰 Good value for price - 🔋 Solar power works well - 🏠 Useful for home security **What reviewers complain about** - 🐛 App crashes frequently - 🚫 Login button inaccessible - ⚠️ Subscription required for recording - 🪲 App glitches and bugs - 🔌 Connectivity issues **Reported bugs** - 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 **Requested features** - 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is HZconnect free? HZconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases. ### Is 3 free? 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available. ### Which has better reviews, HZconnect or 3? HZconnect is rated higher. HZconnect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 793 ratings, while 3 averages 3.4 from 69 ratings. ### Do HZconnect or 3 have ads? Neither HZconnect nor 3 shows ads. ### Which is updated more often, HZconnect or 3? HZconnect ships an update every 7 months, and 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, HZconnect was updated on September 24, 2026 and 3 on September 10, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*