# 3 vs GuoanVision

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3 at 59% against GuoanVision's 13%. 3 also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.7). GuoanVision's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

3 holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of 3's written reviews are positive against 13% of GuoanVision's.

3 ships an update every 3 weeks, GuoanVision monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 | GuoanVision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link/id6449183038/reviews)** | [2.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guoanvision/id6636519374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 12.5% 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 | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Huayi Video Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387357071) | [GUOANVISION Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762952264) |

## 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


### GuoanVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guoanvision/id6636519374)

This app provides remote access to your home security system, allowing you to monitor your property from anywhere. It supports multiple devices and users, offering convenient and fast network connections for real-time viewing.

**Highlights:** Remote security monitoring, Multi-device connectivity, Multi-account sharing, Multiple network connection modes, Real-time viewing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 free?

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

### Is GuoanVision free?

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

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

3 is rated higher. 3 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while GuoanVision averages 2.7 from 33 ratings.

### Do 3 or GuoanVision have ads?

Neither 3 nor GuoanVision shows ads.

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

3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and GuoanVision monthly. Most recently, 3 was updated on October 30, 2026 and GuoanVision on October 24, 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.*