HAL vs 3D Collection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HAL
This app helps owners protect their caravans and motorhomes from theft and unauthorized movement. It allows users to track their vehicle's location, receive alerts for low health or maintenance needs, and manage security settings remotely.
- Vehicle security management
- Real-time location tracking
- Theft protection and recovery
- Maintenance and health alerts
- Unauthorized movement notifications
- Remote security arming/disarming
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HAL-Locate is a caravan and motorhome tracker that has been designed specifically to meet the needs of owners: PROTECT from unauthorised movement LOCATE quickly in the event of theft RECOVER using our international recovery service Over 60 million pounds’ worth of equipment is secured by our technology and we have a 100% success rate in terms of recovery after theft. Use this app to manage your HAL-Locate vehicles including: Immediately report any activity to the control centre. Locate and track the position of your vehicle at any time. Automatically be notified if the health of your vehicle is low or needs maintenance. Receive notifications when your vehicle has moved and determine if it has moved without authorisation. Disarm and arm your vehicle security for a configurable period of time, during travelling, with automatic re-arming.
3D Collection
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Stop switching between apps to find 3D printable designs. 3D Collection brings together Thingiverse, Printables, Cults3D, MakerWorld and MyMiniFactory in a single app — search, browse, download and organise everything from one place. Find what you need Search across all platforms at once or explore by category. Filter by popularity, date, downloads and more to discover the perfect design for your next print. Download and save Download model files directly to your device. Save your favourite designs, organise them into collections and share them with other apps. Download all files from a design as a single zip with one tap. Stay up to date Browse new and trending designs, see what's popular this week, and follow creators. Read and post comments on designs you're interested in. Made by a 3D printing enthusiast, for 3D printing enthusiasts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAL at none against 3D Collection's 5. HAL also leads on iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.0). 3D Collection's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. 3D Collection sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
HAL ships an update every 2 months, 3D Collection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAL | 3D Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Global Telemetrics Limited | Adrian Murua Martinez |
In-app purchases
HAL
No in-app purchases
3D Collection
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Quarterly$4.993 Months
- Semi-Annual$7.996 Months
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- Annual$12.991 Year
- Lifetime No Ads$19.99
