Third Reality vs Ballu
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.
Ballu
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Ballu : Innovative Energy of Comfort 1.Whole-Home Control Hub – Remotely manage devices and one-tap comfort activation. 2.Multi-Device Synergy – Seamlessly integrates Ballu smart products and cross-brand devices. 3.Energy-Saving Scheduler – Customize timers to match your daily routines. 4.Family Comfort Circle – Share device access instantly and sync preferences in real-time. 5.Zero-Lag Response – Dual-mode Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, immune to network disruptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Third Reality at every 3 months against Ballu's every 13 months. 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.
Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, Ballu every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Third Reality | Ballu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Third Reality, Inc | Guangdong BIG Climatic Manufacture Co., LTD |
In-app purchases
Third Reality
No in-app purchases
Ballu
No in-app purchases
