Third Reality vs Droplet by Hydrific
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.
Droplet by Hydrific
This powerful water sensor tracks your home's water usage in real-time, providing instant leak alerts and insights into where your water is going. Understand your consumption, save money, and prevent costly water damage with this easy-to-install device.
- Real-time water usage tracking
- Instant leak alerts
- Identify hidden leaks
- Monitor individual fixture usage
- Multi-home support
- Simple DIY installation
- High-precision ultrasonic sensors
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Say hello to Droplet, the powerful water monitor for your whole home. The award-winning Droplet catches leaks before they cause damage, with real-time insights and custom alerts so you can spot waste and lower your bills. PEACE OF MIND: Instant leak alerts so you’re always aware Identify hidden leaks, pipe bursts, and unusually high water usage before serious water damage occurs. REAL-TIME WATER MONITORING: Your home’s water, streaming live at over 50 times per second Track your water use live and see your past usage history in one simple interactive dashboard. FIXTURE DETECTION: See what’s using water, and when Droplet tracks individual fixtures like showers, toilets, faucets, irrigation systems, dishwashers, washing machines, bathtubs, and more, so you know exactly where your water goes. MULTI-HOME SUPPORT: Manage multiple homes with one app Easily switch between homes, perfect for people with vacation homes, rental units, or second residences. AWAY MODE: Keeps watching while you’re away Droplet gets more sensitive while your home is empty, so you hear about unexpected flow faster. Usage while you’re away won’t skew your normal averages. EASY DIY INSTALL: Get set up in minutes No plumber or tools necessary. Droplet attaches to your home’s main water pipe and adjusts to fit most common pipe sizes. ULTRASONIC ACCURACY: Precise data, and it’s yours Powerful ultrasonic sensors detect flow as low as 0.026 gallons per minute. Calibrate with the in-app Accuracy Tool and your readings match actual water usage to within 1–2%. Our local API streams your data to Home Assistant or any MQTT-capable system, no cloud required. To learn more or purchase a Droplet sensor, visit https://hydrificwater.com Need help, have a feature request, or a suggestion? We’re here to help! Email us at help@hydrificwater.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Droplet by Hydrific at 4.5 against Third Reality's 2.2. Droplet by Hydrific also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Third Reality's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Droplet by Hydrific holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Droplet by Hydrific has 245 ratings behind it against 29, 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 47% of Droplet by Hydrific's.
Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, Droplet by Hydrific every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Third Reality | Droplet by Hydrific |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (29 ratings) | 4.5 (245 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | 47.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 245 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Third Reality, Inc | LIXIL Corporation |
Customer experience
Third Reality
Droplet by Hydrific
In-app purchases
Third Reality
No in-app purchases
Droplet by Hydrific
No in-app purchases
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