Third Reality vs HomeDevices for HomeKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
HomeDevices for HomeKit
Discover the full potential of Apple Home accessories before you buy. Access free expert courses, stay updated with the latest news, and find exclusive deals. Understand accessory capabilities and integrate your existing devices for a complete HomeKit overview.
- Accessory capability showcase
- Free expert courses
- Curated HomeKit news
- Personalized deals
- Accessory wishlist
- HomeKit integration overview
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HomeDevices - Everything Apple Home. ACCESSORIES: We unveil the true potential of Apple Home accessories, showcasing their capabilities even before you make a purchase. COURSES: Gain insights from experts through our free courses and maximize your Apple Home experience. NEWS: Stay up-to-date with insights from top Apple Home experts worldwide. DEALS: Unlock savings with personalized offers exclusively tailored for you. Elevate your Apple Home experience with our free courses, designed to provide you with valuable insights from experts. Whether you're a novice looking to unlock the full potential of your Apple Home ecosystem or a seasoned enthusiast seeking advanced tips and tricks, our courses cater to all levels of expertise. Dive into a wealth of knowledge, discover new possibilities, and become a true Apple Home aficionado with HomeDevices. Have you ever wondered about the capabilities of a HomeKit accessories? What sensors it includes? What can be controlled? How it fits into your automation scenarios? HomeDevices has all the answers you need. With the most extensive HomeKit coverage globally, we offer comprehensive information about accessories, free from any confusing marketing jargon. You can explore our categories, search for specific accessories, add them to your personal wishlist, and seamlessly integrate your existing Apple Home accessories. This way, you can precisely understand the capabilities of your accessories, which not every HomeKit control app offers. HomeDevices offers you a complete overview! In essence, HomeDevices isn't just another app for controlling your Apple Home accessories; it's your guide to discovering the wide array of HomeKit accessories available and how they can enhance your life. Furthermore, we curate HomeKit news from experts worldwide. You have the freedom to select your preferred bloggers and YouTubers, stay informed about new content through push notifications, and stay at the forefront of the Apple Home ecosystem.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HomeDevices for HomeKit at 60% against Third Reality's 12%. HomeDevices for HomeKit also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Third Reality's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
HomeDevices for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeDevices for HomeKit has 487 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Third Reality's written reviews are positive against 60% of HomeDevices for HomeKit's.
Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, HomeDevices for HomeKit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Third Reality | HomeDevices for HomeKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (26 ratings) | 4.6 (487 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 487 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Third Reality, Inc | acasa Software GmbH |
Customer experience
Third Reality
HomeDevices for HomeKit
Bugs and requests
Third Reality
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HomeDevices for HomeKit
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on startup (iOS 17.2.1 compatibility issue)
- Infinite loading on app open
- Settings and preferences not saved between sessions
- News feed memory completely wiped on restart
- App requires multiple restart attempts to load
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- iPad version not loading for over 6 months
- Battery status display removed after update
- HomeKit device detection not working despite permissions enabled
- App freezes when refreshing news multiple times
- Performance degradation over time
- YouTube notification spam from recommended channels
Requested features
20 requests- French language translation
- German language translation
- Multi-language support
- Device comparison tool
- User review and rating system for devices
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- Pet-related device category
- Thread support filter
- HomeKit Router category
- Bridge requirement filter (yes/no)
- Total device count display
- iPad app support
- User-created Shortcuts sharing library
- Forum functionality
- Improved search functionality
- Manufacturer directory easier access
- Aquarium/pet device categories
- Indoor/outdoor camera separation
- Device connectivity type information (Bluetooth, Thread, Wi-Fi)
- Missing manufacturer additions (Shelly, Fibaro, etc.)
- HomeKit courses continuation
In-app purchases
Third Reality
No in-app purchases
HomeDevices for HomeKit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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