# Third Reality vs VIVE Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Third Reality at none against VIVE Manager's shown. Third Reality also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). VIVE Manager's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 12%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for Third Reality against 2.1 for VIVE Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Third Reality's written reviews are positive against 29% of VIVE Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Third Reality | VIVE Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-reality/id1282331931/reviews)** | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-manager/id1568995919/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 50 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Third Reality, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225620424) | [HTC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/920371593) |

## What reviewers say

### Third Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-reality/id1282331931)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VIVE Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-manager/id1568995919)

This app allows you to remotely manage your VR devices, including setup, firmware updates, and Wi-Fi configuration. You can also explore and discover premium VR applications and events directly through the integrated app store.

**Highlights:** Remote device setup, Firmware updates, Wi-Fi configuration, VR AppStore browsing, VR event discovery, Device monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Third Reality free?

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

### Is VIVE Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Third Reality or VIVE Manager?

Third Reality is rated higher. Third Reality averages 2.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while VIVE Manager averages 2.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do Third Reality or VIVE Manager have ads?

VIVE Manager shows ads; Third Reality does not.

### Which is updated more often, Third Reality or VIVE Manager?

Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, and VIVE Manager every 3 months. Most recently, Third Reality was updated on October 24, 2026 and VIVE Manager 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.*