Comparison

Third Reality vs Gander Live

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

Gander Live

Connect with local individuals to provide live video and real-time updates from any location. Use it to check wait times, view properties remotely, confirm item availability, or preview venues before you go. Earn money by fulfilling requests as a trusted local observer.

Highlights
  • Live video and real-time updates
  • Remote property viewing
  • Check lines and crowds
  • Confirm item availability
  • Preview venues and attractions
  • Earn money as a local observer
  • Flexible communication options
Features
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See what’s happening anywhere, without being there. Gander connects you with nearby people who can serve as your eyes and ears at a location. Send a Gander to check something in person, then receive live video and real-time updates directly from your phone. USE GANDER TO: • Check lines, crowds, and wait times • View apartments, homes, and neighborhoods remotely • Confirm whether an item is available at a store • Preview venues, events, restaurants, and local attractions • Check the condition of a property or location • Get real-time visual information before making a trip • Request other lawful, location-based observation tasks HOW IT WORKS Enter the location you want someone to visit. Describe what you need the Gander to see or verify. Review available Ganders by distance, estimated arrival time, rating, and language. Select a Gander and follow their progress to the destination. Connect through live video, audio, text, or on-screen directional commands. Receive the information you need and complete payment securely in the app. EARN AS A GANDER Turn your free time into earning opportunities by helping people who need a trusted person at a nearby location. Browse available requests, choose the ones that work for you, travel to the destination, and provide the requested live view or update. You decide which requests to accept and when you are available. BUILT FOR FLEXIBILITY Requesters can communicate using video, audio, text, or directional controls. Ganders can choose how they communicate and are not required to show their faces during a session. Gander should only be used for lawful requests at public locations or places where the requester and Gander have permission to be. Availability and services may vary by location. Gander is not an emergency service.

Screenshots

Third Reality3 screens
Gander Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gander Live at 5.0 against Third Reality's 2.2. Gander Live also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Third Reality's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gander Live 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, Gander Live daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Third Reality versus Gander Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThird RealityGander Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThird Reality, IncOmola Ochei

Customer experience

Third Reality

All ratings26 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.2%

Gander Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Third Reality

No in-app purchases

None

Gander Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Third Reality free?
Third Reality is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gander Live free?
Gander Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Third Reality or Gander Live?
Gander Live is rated higher. Third Reality averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Gander Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Third Reality or Gander Live have ads?
Neither Third Reality nor Gander Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Third Reality or Gander Live?
Third Reality ships an update every 3 months, and Gander Live daily. Most recently, Third Reality was updated on October 5, 2026 and Gander Live on September 28, 2026.

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