# Z vs SV3C Cloud

Z and SV3C Cloud both sit at 2.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of SV3C Cloud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Z's. SV3C Cloud also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Z's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SV3C Cloud sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Z asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for Z against 2.7 for SV3C Cloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Z's written reviews are positive against 42% of SV3C Cloud's.

Z ships an update every 8 months, SV3C Cloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Z | SV3C Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-box-hub/id1624280457/reviews) | **[2.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sv3c-cloud/id6444204159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorenz High Definition LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624280459) | [Shenzhen Zhaoyang Tianxia Technology CO., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474927436) |

## What reviewers say

### Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-box-hub/id1624280457)

Manage and monitor your smart home devices from anywhere. Organize your system on a personalized home screen for quick access to essential controls. Requires Z-Box ID and cloud services for remote functionality.

**Highlights:** Remote smart home access, Device organization and monitoring, Customizable home screen, Z-Box ID integration, Cloud service support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SV3C Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sv3c-cloud/id6444204159)

Connect various smart home devices like cameras, baby monitors, and doorbells. Offers cloud storage and AI intelligence services for enhanced security and convenience. Remotely access and share device feeds with ease.

**Highlights:** Connects battery and solar power cameras, Supports WIFI and wired IP cameras, Links baby monitors, Integrates video doorbells, Provides cloud storage, Offers AI intelligence services, Remote access and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一台设备AI套餐订阅服务 | $1.99 | per month |
| 30天云存储订阅服务 | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| 两台订阅包月30天事件云储存 | $7.99 | per month |
| 三台订阅包月30天事件云储存 | $11.99 | per month |
| 四台订阅包月30天事件云储存 | $15.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 10 Device | $15.99 | per month |
| 五台订阅包月30天事件云储存 | $19.99 | per month |
| 单台订阅包月30天连续云存储 | $19.99 | per month |
| 两台订阅包月30天连续云存储 | $39.99 | per month |
| 单台一月AI服务 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Data 200G One Month Dis. US | $12.99 | one-time |
| 事件云存储服务包月 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| 单台一年AI服务 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| 单台一年30天事件云存储 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2 Devices AI Service Year | $39.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Quarter US Dis. | $54.99 | one-time |
| 3 Devices AI Service Year | $59.99 | one-time |
| 4 Devices AI Service Year | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10 Devices AI Service Year | $79.99 | one-time |
| 两台一年30天事件云存储 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 5 Devices AI Service Year | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cloud AI Year Event 5 Devices | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Z free?

Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SV3C Cloud free?

SV3C Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Z or SV3C Cloud?

SV3C Cloud is rated higher. Z averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SV3C Cloud averages 2.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Z or SV3C Cloud have ads?

Neither Z nor SV3C Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Z or SV3C Cloud?

Z ships an update every 8 months, and SV3C Cloud every 2 months. Most recently, Z was updated on September 17, 2026 and SV3C Cloud on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*