Comparison

3R 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

3R

Easily connect and control your Matter-compatible smart home devices. Customize device settings and receive software updates to enhance your smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Connect Matter-compatible devices
  • Customize device attributes
  • Manage software upgrades
  • Simplify smart home setup
  • Enhance smart living
Features
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With the 3R-Matter App, you can seamlessly connect your Matter-compatible devices, eliminating complex setup procedures. Tailor your devices to your preferences by fine-tuning basic attributes to ensure they work exactly the way you want them to. Stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements through convenient software upgrades, all managed within the App. Welcome to a world of smart living made simple. Elevate your smart home experience with the 3R-Matter App, where connectivity and control meet simplicity and convenience.

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

3R3 screens
SmarTouch 24 screens

Verdict

The call

3R and SmarTouch 2 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
3R versus SmarTouch 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3RSmarTouch 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird Reality, IncAmerican Concepts

In-app purchases

None

3R

No in-app purchases

None

SmarTouch 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3R free?
3R 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 3R or SmarTouch 2 have ads?
Neither 3R nor SmarTouch 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3R or SmarTouch 2?
3R ships an update every 2 months, and SmarTouch 2 monthly. Most recently, 3R was updated on November 3, 2026 and SmarTouch 2 on October 30, 2026.

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