Comparison

3D Circle vs EDUP Smart

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

Head to head
About

3D Circle

This utility app provides a simple and straightforward way to create and manage 3D circles. It's designed for users who need a basic tool for geometric visualization.

Highlights
  • 3D circle creation
  • Circle management
  • Geometric visualization
Features
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Only playing real footage can prove true high definition; simply using anime materials is just a marketing gimmick.

About

EDUP Smart

Control multiple smart devices remotely from a single application. Manage Internet of Things, smart home, and access control devices with fast networking and flexible settings. Share equipment with others for a connected experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Multi-device management
  • Internet of Things integration
  • Smart home control
  • Access control management
  • Equipment sharing
  • Intelligent linkage
Features
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1. Remote control, easy to worry, free control anytime and anywhere 2. Multipe smart devices can be added,and one APP realizes intelligent control of Internet of Things,Internet of Vehicles,smart home,access control,etc. 3. Fast networking, flexible Settings, free view 4. Sharing equipment and passing happiness 5. Intelligent linkage and scenario customization

Screenshots

3D Circle3 screens
EDUP Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EDUP Smart at 4.7 against 3D Circle's 2.5. EDUP Smart also leads on ratings volume (237 vs 4) and review sentiment (44% vs 25%). 3D Circle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EDUP Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EDUP Smart has 237 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of 3D Circle's written reviews are positive against 44% of EDUP Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Circle ships an update every 2 weeks, EDUP Smart every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3D Circle versus EDUP Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D CircleEDUP Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)4.7 (237 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.2% of reviews43.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer飞海 李春平 周

Customer experience

3D Circle

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative66.7%

EDUP Smart

All ratings234 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative37.5%

User reviews

3D Circle

From 4 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Unique 3D hologram display technology
  • 🎨 Ability to upload custom images and videos
  • 😎 Cool visual effects that attract attention
  • ⚡ Works well once properly configured
  • 🎯 Intuitive interface for experienced users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Persistent WiFi connectivity issues
  • ❌ App frequently fails to recognize device connection
  • 📖 Poor and unclear instructions
  • 🌍 Language barriers in documentation
  • ⚠️ Unreliable reconnection after initial setup

EDUP Smart

From 237 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy and fast to use
  • 💡 Good for setting alarms and lights remotely
  • 🌈 Endless color options
  • 🎶 Calming and good quality sounds
  • 💰 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues are frequent
  • 😠 Limited to 4 alarms
  • 💡 Display brightness too high
  • 🔒 Requires registration and internet connection
  • 👎 App doesn't connect to wall clock

Bugs and requests

3D Circle

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App does not recognize WiFi connection despite phone being connected
  • WiFi network fails to appear in device settings
  • App crashes when uploading videos
  • App crashes when adding 3D text with character limits
  • Rotation settings buttons non-functional
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  • Brightness control not working
  • Video orientation displays horizontally incorrectly
  • Delete function is buggy and unreliable
  • File deletion requires force quit and relaunch
  • App shows 'Device disconnected' error repeatedly
  • Bluetooth connection shows in settings but not in app
  • SD card error messages during upload
  • WiFi constantly disconnects and reconnects
  • App does not support PNG or GIF files properly
  • Deletion fails if file is currently playing
  • App crashes on older iOS devices
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Video upload shows 'no stream' error
  • Recent update broke video upload functionality
  • Videos display at reduced size after update

Requested features

16 requests
  • Increase file storage limit beyond 50 items
  • Bluetooth connectivity option instead of WiFi only
  • Hide top and bottom faces on 3D shapes
  • File naming and description capabilities
  • Offline mode for content creation
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  • GIF file support
  • Video rotation and editing tools
  • Individual video reversal for bounce looping
  • Subfolder or page organization system
  • Ability to recover deleted factory content
  • WiFi password reset functionality
  • Better file deletion mechanism
  • Character limit increase for 3D text
  • Image/video shrinking with padding options
  • Trash recovery before permanent deletion
  • Mac/iOS desktop software support

EDUP Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connection failed repeatedly
  • App wouldn't connect to wall clock
  • Fails to pair/connect
  • Would not connect on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more alarm slots
  • Option to deactivate beep sound
  • Add more color options (e.g., red)
  • Allow colors to be dimmer
  • Add Russian language support
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  • Lower display brightness options (10% or 5%)

In-app purchases

None

3D Circle

No in-app purchases

None

EDUP Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Circle free?
3D Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EDUP Smart free?
EDUP Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3D Circle or EDUP Smart?
EDUP Smart is rated higher. 3D Circle averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EDUP Smart averages 4.7 from 237 ratings.
Do 3D Circle or EDUP Smart have ads?
Neither 3D Circle nor EDUP Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Circle or EDUP Smart?
3D Circle ships an update every 2 weeks, and EDUP Smart every 16 months. Most recently, 3D Circle was updated on November 3, 2026 and EDUP Smart on November 3, 2026.

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