Third Reality vs Linxura
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.
Linxura
Manage your entire smart home from a single, intuitive interface. Create personalized scenes, control devices remotely, and share access with family members. Enjoy enhanced security and seamless integration with a wide range of smart home products.
- Unified device control
- Customizable scenes
- Remote access
- Family sharing
- Broad device compatibility
- Enhanced security
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Welcome to Linxura: Smart Control, Simplified. Experience the future of smart home management with Linxura. Our intuitive app seamlessly integrates with your Linxura Smart Controller, putting effortless control of your entire smart home at your fingertips. Why Linxura? Unified Control: Manage all your smart devices - lights, speakers, curtains, and more - from a single, user-friendly interface. Customizable Experiences: Create personalized scenes by controlling multiple devices at once or timed., and tailor your smart home to fit your lifestyle. Intuitive Operation: Designed with the user in mind, the app offers an intuitive experience, making it easy to control your smart home. Key Features: Device Compatibility: Works with a broad range of smart home devices and major platforms like Amazon Alexa. Remote Access: Control your smart home from anywhere, anytime. Whether you're at work or on vacation, Linxura keeps you connected. Family Sharing: Easily share control with family members, allowing for multiple users to manage settings and preferences. Enhanced Security: With advanced encryption and privacy protection, your smart home is secure with Linxura. Setup in Seconds: Getting started with Linxura is as simple as connecting your smart controller to the app. Our guided setup will have you up and running in no time. Continuous Updates and Support: Linxura is constantly evolving. Enjoy regular updates for new features and enhancements, ensuring your smart home stays ahead of the curve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Linxura at 5.0 against Third Reality's 2.2. Linxura also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Third Reality's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2). 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.
Linxura holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Third Reality has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, Linxura every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Third Reality | Linxura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Third Reality, Inc | Commander Smart Home, Inc. |
Customer experience
Third Reality
Linxura
In-app purchases
Third Reality
No in-app purchases
Linxura
No in-app purchases
