# 3 vs Seeing

The clearest difference is rating: Seeing at 4.6 against 3's 3.4. Seeing also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 69) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 26%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Seeing sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seeing holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeing has 67K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of 3's written reviews are positive against 26% of Seeing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

3 ships an update every 3 weeks, Seeing every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 | Seeing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link/id6449183038/reviews) | **[4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 106 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Huayi Video Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387357071) | [LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826464323) |

## 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


### Seeing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Receive instant alerts for doorbell presses and motion detection. Monitor your home with high-definition video, and communicate with visitors remotely. Offers cloud storage plans for extended monitoring.

**Highlights:** Instant doorbell and motion alerts, High-definition video monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Remote access from anywhere, Cloud storage plans

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months  Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-month Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One year  Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Use 1 year,Cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One Super Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| One super plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for the price
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Decent security features
- 🔌 Easy to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and connectivity
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited account sharing
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to view recorded videos
- Connectivity problems and app crashes
- Inconsistent motion detection

**Requested features**

- Scheduling options for motion detection
- Longer video recording duration
- Improved notification system
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 free?

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

### Is Seeing free?

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

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

Seeing is rated higher. 3 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Seeing averages 4.6 from 67K ratings.

### Do 3 or Seeing have ads?

Seeing shows ads; 3 does not.

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

3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Seeing every 5 weeks. Most recently, 3 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Seeing on October 14, 2026.

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