Comparison

Third Reality vs SmarTouch 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

SmarTouch 2

Features
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SmarTouch 2 puts control of your ACC spa in your pocket. Connect over Bluetooth or WiFi to manage your spa directly from your phone or tablet — no need to walk out to the control panel. FEATURES • Device discovery and connection over Bluetooth and WiFi • Temperature control and monitoring • Lighting (LED) control • Filtration and session timers • Device setup and configuration Requires compatible ACC spa hardware. Built by Applied Computer Controls.

Screenshots

Third Reality3 screens
SmarTouch 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmarTouch 2 at monthly against Third Reality's every 3 months. Third Reality's advantage is 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, SmarTouch 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Third Reality versus SmarTouch 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThird RealitySmarTouch 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird Reality, IncAmerican Concepts

In-app purchases

None

Third Reality

No in-app purchases

None

SmarTouch 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Third Reality free?
Third Reality is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmarTouch 2 free?
SmarTouch 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Third Reality or SmarTouch 2 have ads?
Neither Third Reality nor SmarTouch 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Third Reality or SmarTouch 2?
Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, and SmarTouch 2 monthly. Most recently, Third Reality was updated on November 3, 2026 and SmarTouch 2 on October 30, 2026.

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