# 3 vs HD Capture

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3 at 59% against HD Capture's 0%. 3 also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (69 vs 5). HD Capture's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and HD Capture sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 has 69 ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of HD Capture's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 | HD Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link/id6449183038/reviews)** | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-capture/id6746748883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Huayi Video Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387357071) | [硅基智联(深圳)科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818301803) |

## 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


### HD Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-capture/id6746748883)

This app provides secure and reliable smart camera solutions for homes and various outdoor environments. Monitor your assets and ensure safety around the clock with professional-grade products, all managed from your device.

**Highlights:** Smart camera solutions, Home security, Urban area monitoring, Countryside protection, Round-the-clock asset protection, Remote device management

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month package for 7-day | $2.99 | per month |
| 30-day subscription package | $4.99 | per month |
| Month package for 30-day | $5.99 | per month |
| 连续订阅-季度套餐 O1640_1 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续订阅-季度套餐 O1628_1 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续订阅-季度套餐 O1627_1 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Month package G7 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30-day data plan O1711 | $5.90 | one-time |
| Month package G30 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 季度套餐 O208 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 季度套餐 O1632 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 半年套餐 O1633 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 一年套餐 O210 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 一年套餐 O1634 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Year package G7 | $28.90 | one-time |
| 两年套餐 O211 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 两年套餐 O1636 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 360-day package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Year package G30 | $50.90 | one-time |
| 360-day data plan O1709 | $229.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 free?

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

### Is HD Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3 or HD Capture?

3 is rated higher. 3 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while HD Capture averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do 3 or HD Capture have ads?

Neither 3 nor HD Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3 or HD Capture?

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

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