Avi vs Third Reality
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Avi
Control GE-branded Bluetooth smart home devices like switches and dimmers directly from your smartphone. Schedule lighting to operate automatically, even without internet access. An optional bridge enables Wi-Fi control and voice assistant integration.
- Control GE Bluetooth switches and dimmers
- Schedule lighting by time, sunrise, or sunset
- Local scheduling without internet
- Remote access with optional bridge
- Multi-user and multi-device control
- Cloud backup for settings
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The Avi-on Home app enables customers of GE-branded Bluetooth devices to operate in-wall and plug-in switches using their smartphone. Avi-on no longer has a contractual relationship with the manufacturer, Jasco Products, or any duty to support GE by Jasco Products, and these products are no longer being sold. Avi-on continues to support these devices solely as a courtesy to existing users. Avi-on Home is a fully-secured system that requires both login and location services. Login ensures that no one else can operate your lights. Location enables you to use sunrise and sunset with your schedules. Once programmed locally, the schedules will operate without the Internet or your phone nearby. To control GE-branded devices via wi-fi, an Avi-on Remote Access Bridge is required. All schedules and settings are saved on a Bluetooth chip inside each device. Avi-on enables many users to control many devices through a single account. Your account and settings are saved in the Avi-on cloud, providing instant back-up. If you want wi-fi access, 24/7 clock synchronization, and/or Alexa compatibility, install an optional Avi-on Remote Access Bridge (RAB). How do you get started? · Power any Avi-on compatible device by wiring it or plugging it in (plug-in switch or dimmer, in-wall switch or dimmer, or outdoor switch) · Use a current smartphone or tablet with current OS with Bluetooth and with strong wi-fi access · Download the latest version of the Avi-on Home App. Register your account and password. Check spam folder for verification and password emails · Stand near the powered device(s). Press the big + button to add your first device. FAQs are here: http://bit.ly/2F9KaAx What are the products available for your Avi-on network? · GE In-Wall Smart Switches and Dimmers · GE Plug-In Smart Switches and Dimmers · GE Outdoor Switch · Avi-on Movable Switch: 3-way wireless switching · Avi-on Remote Access Bridge (RAB): 24/7 network synchronization, Wi-fi remote control, and Alexa compatibility
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Avi at 3.9 against Third Reality's 2.2. Avi also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 26) and review sentiment (22% vs 12%). Third Reality's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.
Avi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avi has 1.8K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Avi's written reviews are positive against 12% of Third Reality's.
Avi ships an update every 6 weeks, Third Reality every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Avi | Third Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better | 2.2 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avi-On Labs, LLC | Third Reality, Inc |
Customer experience
Avi
Third Reality
Bugs and requests
Avi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Devices disappearing from the app
- Schedules not working as expected
- Inability to update firmware
- Login and account issues
Requested features
4 requests- Remote access and control from anywhere
- More reliable scheduling and automation
- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Integration with more smart home platforms
Third Reality
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Avi
No in-app purchases
Third Reality
No in-app purchases
