# 3 vs Aubor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3 at 59% against Aubor's 11%. 3 also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (69 vs 1). Aubor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Aubor asks for nothing beyond the download.

3 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 has 69 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 11% of Aubor's.

3 ships an update every 3 weeks, Aubor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 | Aubor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link/id6449183038/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aubor/id6477288068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Huayi Video Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387357071) | [Aubor Oriental Digital Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728837683) |

## 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 (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


### Aubor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aubor/id6477288068)

This application allows you to manage your smart home devices. You can monitor device status, control curtains and lights for artistic effects, and stay updated on the latest product and technology developments.

**Highlights:** Real-time device status checks, Curtain and light art control, Personalized user experience, Latest product updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 free?

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

### Is Aubor free?

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

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

3 is rated higher. 3 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Aubor averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 3 or Aubor have ads?

Neither 3 nor Aubor shows ads.

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

3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aubor monthly. Most recently, 3 was updated on September 10, 2026 and Aubor on September 19, 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.*