Comparison

Online Support vs 3N Connect

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

Head to head
About

Online Support

This app helps labs manage issues with Roche Instruments and Analyzers. It provides troubleshooting guides, allows issue escalation, and includes a digital logbook for documentation and status tracking.

Highlights
  • Instrument identification via QR code
  • Troubleshooting guidelines based on alarm codes
  • Search for similar issues and resolutions
  • Issue description and image attachment
  • Issue status tracking
  • Digital Logbook for known issues
  • Issue status dashboard
Features
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The Online Support application is designed specifically for labs utilizing Roche Instruments and Analyzer. The application aims to support our customers in the lab in managing any type of issue or question related to their active install base. Users will have an end-to-end issue management tool that consists of a digital logbook for documentation, self-help troubleshooting guidelines, and an easy and quick way to escalate issues directly to their respective Roche Service organization. The application shall allow users the following: - scan QR code on the instrument/analyzer (if available locally) to identify the instrument by its serial number - receive troubleshooting guidelines if available based on the captured alarm code - find similar issues and their resolution based on the alarm code - add description of the issue and attach images - check status of the issue - search for information in known issues within integrated Digital Logbook - check the dashboard with overall status of the issues Not to be used by patients. Does not include Diabetes Care. All user accounts of Online Support are created, stored and managed through DiaLog Portal. After the registration, a key is stored and encrypted on your device, which is valid for one week. Further access to the app is only possible with your FaceId, TouchId or PIN. After one week of inactivity the registration key will be automatically removed. Please make sure that you do not send your PIN to third parties. It's your responsibility to keep your phone and access to the app secure. We therefore recommend that you do not jailbreak or root your phone, which is the process of removing software restrictions and limitations imposed by the official operating system of your device. It could make your phone vulnerable to malware/viruses/malicious programs, compromise your phone's security features and it could mean that the Online Support app will not work properly or at all. In case your device is stolen or irretrievably lost, make sure that you remotely lock and change your passwords.

About

3N Connect

Features
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3N Connect – One app. All the value you need across 3N Holding. 3N Connect is an integrated rewards platform designed to make earning and redeeming points simple, flexible, and rewarding across all companies within 3N Holding. With 3N Connect, every eligible purchase is consolidated into a single account, allowing you to manage your rewards more conveniently and unlock greater value from your spending. Earn points from both online and in-store purchases, then redeem them easily for benefits tailored to your lifestyle and business needs. Key Features Combine reward points from all participating 3N Holding companies into one account Earn and redeem points conveniently from a single app Enjoy flexible redemption options and exclusive privileges Access special promotions and offers available only to members Simple sign-up and intuitive experience designed for everyday use 3N Connect brings rewards, privileges, and convenience together in one seamless experience—helping you get more value from every purchase, every day.

Screenshots

Online Support3 screens
3N Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3N Connect at every 2 days against Online Support's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Online Support ships an update every 2 weeks, 3N Connect every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Online Support versus 3N Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnline Support3N Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF. Hoffmann-La Rochesawat soontarinka

In-app purchases

None

Online Support

No in-app purchases

None

3N Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Online Support free?
Online Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3N Connect free?
3N Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Online Support or 3N Connect have ads?
Neither Online Support nor 3N Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Online Support or 3N Connect?
Online Support ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3N Connect every 2 days. Most recently, Online Support was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3N Connect on October 24, 2026.

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