Comparison

Third Reality vs AduroSmart ERIA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

About

AduroSmart ERIA

Control smart lights, plugs, and sensors from anywhere. Set schedules, create custom scenes, and automate actions with voice commands. Monitor your home status in real time for a safer living environment.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Custom scenes and moods
  • Voice control integration
  • Sensor alerts and monitoring
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Zigbee and Matter support
Features
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Smarter living starts with ERIA. Manage lights, plugs, and sensors from anywhere — all in one easy app. Control your lights your way • Turn lights on/off and dim • Set colors and color temperatures • Create custom scenes and moods Manage from anywhere • Control from home or remotely • Works via internet or local network Hands-free with voice control • Works with Alexa and Google Assistant • Control devices with voice commands Smart home, safe home • Get alerts from motion and contact sensors • Monitor your home status in real time Automation made easy • Set schedules and timers • Trigger actions with sensors • Create personalized smart routines Works with top smart devices • Supports Zigbee-certified devices • Compatible with many smart lights, plugs, and remotes Supports Matter (with a compatible ERIA hub) • Add Matter devices via QR code • Future-proof for the new smart home standard One app. Total control. Simple, powerful, and designed to make your smart home work better for you.

Screenshots

Third Reality3 screens
AduroSmart ERIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AduroSmart ERIA at 3.5 against Third Reality's 2.2. AduroSmart ERIA also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (24% vs 12%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AduroSmart ERIA holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Third Reality's written reviews are positive against 24% of AduroSmart ERIA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, AduroSmart ERIA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Third Reality versus AduroSmart ERIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThird RealityAduroSmart ERIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (29 ratings)3.5 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews23.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird Reality, IncAduro Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Third Reality

All ratings26 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.2%

AduroSmart ERIA

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.5%

In-app purchases

None

Third Reality

No in-app purchases

None

AduroSmart ERIA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Third Reality free?
Third Reality is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AduroSmart ERIA free?
AduroSmart ERIA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Third Reality or AduroSmart ERIA?
AduroSmart ERIA is rated higher. Third Reality averages 2.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while AduroSmart ERIA averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Third Reality or AduroSmart ERIA have ads?
Neither Third Reality nor AduroSmart ERIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Third Reality or AduroSmart ERIA?
Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, and AduroSmart ERIA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Third Reality was updated on November 3, 2026 and AduroSmart ERIA on November 2, 2026.

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