# ANLIFE vs 3

The clearest difference is rating: ANLIFE at 4.9 against 3's 3.4. ANLIFE also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). 3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ANLIFE sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 3 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ANLIFE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201 and 69 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ANLIFE'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.

ANLIFE ships an update every 6 weeks, 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANLIFE | 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anlife/id1636454059/reviews)** | [3.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link/id6449183038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZUMIMALL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636454061) | [Shenzhen Huayi Video Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387357071) |

## What reviewers say

### ANLIFE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anlife/id1636454059)

Monitor your home, courtyard, or balcony in real-time with smart camera integration. Quickly review recorded footage and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Share access with family members for convenient, shared surveillance.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Quick video browsing, Multiple product management, Family sharing, Cloud recording, Intelligent notifications, Activity zones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Pro subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Basic 3 months | $7.99 | one-time |
| Plus 3 months | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro 3 months | $23.99 | one-time |
| Basic 12 months | $31.99 | one-time |
| Plus 12 months | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro 12 months | $94.99 | one-time |


### 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 ANLIFE free?

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

### Is 3 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ANLIFE or 3?

ANLIFE is rated higher. ANLIFE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while 3 averages 3.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do ANLIFE or 3 have ads?

Neither ANLIFE nor 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ANLIFE or 3?

ANLIFE ships an update every 6 weeks, and 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, ANLIFE was updated on September 23, 2026 and 3 on September 10, 2026.

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