# 3 vs PPsmart

The clearest difference is rating: PPsmart at 5.0 against 3's 3.3. PPsmart also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). 3's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PPsmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

PPsmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of PPsmart's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 | PPsmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link/id6449183038/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsmart/id6474231116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Huayi Video Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387357071) | [PPNEST INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721105312) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 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 |

**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


### PPsmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsmart/id6474231116)

This app enhances your experience with wireless IP cameras and other smart home devices. It allows remote monitoring, device sharing with family, and secure cloud video storage, ensuring your home is protected and your life is smarter.

**Highlights:** Connect PPSmart IP cameras, Remote camera access worldwide, Remote monitoring, Device sharing with family, Cloud video storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 free?

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

### Is PPsmart free?

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

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

PPsmart is rated higher. 3 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while PPsmart averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 3 or PPsmart have ads?

Neither 3 nor PPsmart shows ads.

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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.*