LITEdge vs Third Reality
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LITEdge
Manage and control all your smart home devices from one intuitive application. Remotely operate lights, plugs, and more, set schedules, and share access with family. Enjoy a smarter living experience without the need for a separate hub.
- Remote device control
- Simultaneous multi-device management
- Voice control integration
- Customizable timers and schedules
- Device sharing with family
- Automations and AI scenes
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Welcome to LITEdge! Quickly and easily connect and control your devices from a single app. Download the LITEdge App to get start - Having a Smart home has never been so easy! LITEdge is a smart device management App for you to control and manage your smart home products easier and to live smarter. No matter where you are, you can monitor and control TORCHSTAR smart LED bulbs, recessed lights, smart strip lights, LITEdge smart plugs, smart power strips, and much more all with one tool. No hub is required! Key features: - Remote Control: Turn device on/off from anywhere in the world* with the LITEdge App - Simultaneous Control: Add, Configure, Monitor and Control multiple devices with one App, even at the same time - Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts - Timer: Create schedules to automate turning lights and appliances on and off - Device Sharing: Easily share device control among family members - Easy Set-up: Quickly connect and set-up devices using the app - Automations and Ai Scenes: Advanced scheduling and grouping features *Msg & data rates may apply.
Third Reality
Control your home's lights and switches remotely with smart devices. This app allows you to configure hubs, add smart switches and bulbs, group devices for easy control, and set lighting schedules. Voice assistant integration is also supported.
- Remote control of lights and switches
- Configure smart home hubs
- Add and manage smart switches and bulbs
- Group devices for unified control
- Create lighting schedules
- Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Home)
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THE SIMPLIEST PATH TO A SMARTER HOME Take complete control of your home or apartment’s switches and lights from anywhere with the Reality Series of Smart Home devices. RealityAdapter connects all your Third Reality devices to your home network RealitySwitch turns any existing switch into a smart switch Set lights to reflect your mood with SmartBulbs Use RealityApp to configure and control your Smart Home RealityApp FEATURES Configure RealityAdapter hub to communicate with your home network and connect all Third Reality devices Add, name and configure RealitySwitches and RealityBulbs Group multiple devices to control from your smartphone with one button Create timers to control lighting schedules Connect Amazon Alexa or Google Home voice assistants to manage all your devices with voice commands Apple Notes: The app utilizes Location Services to record the location of your Remote Plus when you add it to your account and also when you ring it. Continue use of GPS or Bluetooth running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LITEdge at 4.7 against Third Reality's 2.2. LITEdge also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 26) and review sentiment (20% vs 12%). Third Reality's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LITEdge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LITEdge has 1.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of LITEdge's written reviews are positive against 12% of Third Reality's.
LITEdge ships an update every 11 months, Third Reality every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LITEdge | Third Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | 2.2 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Torchstar Corp. | Third Reality, Inc |
Customer experience
LITEdge
Third Reality
Bugs and requests
LITEdge
Reported bugs
3 issues- App hasn't been updated in 2 years
- App stopped working properly
- App doesn't work with latest iPhone versions
Requested features
4 requests- Need app update
- Add timer options
- Add preset color options
- Add music-synced lighting effects
Third Reality
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LITEdge
No in-app purchases
Third Reality
No in-app purchases
