Home Alerts vs Third Stage Care
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Home Alerts
Transform short-term rentals into smart homes for guests with automated check-in and device control. Enhance security with real-time alerts for motion, leaks, and more, with optional 24/7 professional monitoring.
- Guest-specific smart home control
- Digital Guest Book
- Automated check-in/out
- Real-time security alerts
- Unified device dashboard
- 24/7 professional monitoring (US)
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Turn your Airbnb or VRBO short-term rental into a fully connected smart home for your guests. HomeAlerts now includes a digital Guest Book, giving hosts a self check-in system that shares smart home controls, WiFi access, local tips, and house rules automatically with each new booking. FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOSTS - Session-based smart home control for guests — locks, lights, thermostats, and more, active only during their stay - Self check-in without sharing your accounts or permanent codes - Guest verification through Airbnb and VRBO booking details - Digital Guest Book with WiFi, house rules, and local tips - No app download required for guests - Automatic access expiration at checkout SMART HOME SECURITY & MONITORING HomeAlerts has been protecting homes since 2019. Get real-time alerts for motion, doors, cameras, water leaks, and appliance events — delivered via push notification, SMS, or email. Professional 24/7 alarm monitoring is available to US customers, turning your existing smart devices into a full security system without a separate panel or hub. ONE DASHBOARD FOR EVERY DEVICE Unify your connected home into a single app. Monitor cameras, control lights and locks, build automations, and review alert history across brands. Works with Ring, Google Nest, Schlage, Rachio, Honeywell Home, Aqara, Moen, Flume, Meross, iAquaLink, LIFX, TP-Link, GE appliances, Samsung SmartThings, Big Ass Fans, and more. ALERT DELIVERY Push notifications, SMS, and email across iOS, iPad, and Mac. AUTOMATION TRIGGERS Motion, door, lock, appliance, water, and camera events across supported brands. HOMEALERTS SUBSCRIPTIONS INCLUDE - SMS support, increased alert capacity, and optional professional monitoring - Payment charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, manageable in your Account Settings - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period Terms of Use: https://terms.homealerts.app Privacy Policy: https://privacy.homealerts.app HomeAlerts is an independent product of Webb Apps and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb, Inc., Vrbo, Amazon Ring, Google Nest, or any other third-party brand mentioned. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Third Stage Care
This privacy-focused app helps families stay connected and informed about a loved one's daily activity using smart home sensors. It detects unusual patterns and sends timely notifications, offering peace of mind without invasive monitoring.
- Privacy-first design
- Smart home sensor integration
- Activity pattern detection
- Timely notifications
- Family connection and awareness
- Respects personal space
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I don’t want to be watched. I don’t want to be listened to. I just want to be cared for. Third Reality Care is a privacy-first home care app designed to help families stay informed and connected — without cameras or invasive monitoring. By working with smart home sensors, the app provides awareness of daily activity, detects unusual patterns, and delivers timely notifications when something feels different. This allows families to check in and offer support while respecting personal space and dignity. Third Reality Care is designed to support care and peace of mind — not to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical care.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Third Stage Care at 5.0 against Home Alerts's 4.0. Third Stage Care also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Home Alerts's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Home Alerts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Third Stage Care asks for nothing beyond the download.
Third Stage Care holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Alerts has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Home Alerts ships an update fortnightly, Third Stage Care every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Home Alerts | Third Stage Care |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (25 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webb Apps | Third Reality, Inc |
In-app purchases
Home Alerts
- Plus$3.991 Month
- Plus7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
- Secure7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- Secure7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Secure7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Secure7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Third Stage Care
No in-app purchases
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