Thirdfort vs b.life
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thirdfort
Securely verify your identity and share necessary documents without the need for printing, posting, or in-person visits. This app offers bank-grade encryption and is GDPR compliant, making it a trusted solution for regulated businesses and individuals.
- Identity verification
- Document sharing
- Bank-grade encryption
- GDPR compliant
- ICO registered
- Live chat support
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More than 1.5 million people have used Thirdfort to verify their identity and share required documentation. No more printing, posting or time consuming office visits, you can do it all quickly and safely with Thirdfort. Our technology is trusted by hundreds of law firms, estate agencies and other regulated businesses across the United Kingdom. Encryption like the big banks Thirdfort uses the same high-grade security measures as all the big banks to encrypt your data. GDPR compliant We ensure that all data is collected, processed, stored and deleted in a manner that is compliant with GDPR regulations. Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Officer (ICO) We are registered with the ICO in relation to the protection of personal data. Our registration number is ZA292762. Need help? The quickest and easiest way to get help is to chat with our UK-based support team via our in app Live Chat. You can also find resources, how to guides and helpful videos online at http://help.thirdfort.com/
b.life
Manage your Ballymore managed property and connect with your community. Access property details, book services, and receive important updates. Stay informed about community events and communicate with management and concierge teams.
- Manage property details
- Connect with property management
- Book services and facilities
- Receive parcel delivery alerts
- Explore community events
- Communicate with neighbors
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b.life enables customers to easily look after their Ballymore managed properties all in one place. Effortlessly connect with their property management and concierge teams, as well as their community. Homeowners and residents will be able to see details of their properties, manage access and keys, book the many services and facilities on the development and see all the brilliant things going on in the community. Why use the b.life app? • Manage key aspects of your property • Communicate with Ballymore • Request key documents • Talk to your concierge • Connect with your neighbours • Get parcel delivery alerts • Explore the private clubs and gyms • Reserve meeting rooms and lounges • Book events and classes • Stay updated on your community news • And much more….
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thirdfort at 16% against b.life's 0%. b.life's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thirdfort | b.life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (707 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 707 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thirdfort | Ballymore Asset Management Ltd |
Customer experience
Thirdfort
b.life
Bugs and requests
Thirdfort
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to scan passport chip
- Inconsistent photo capture requirements
- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues
Requested features
4 requests- Clearer instructions and guidance
- More user-friendly interface
- Ability to save progress and return later
- Support for more document types and formats
b.life
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thirdfort
No in-app purchases
b.life
No in-app purchases





