Comparison

HomeExchange vs THIRDHOME

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

Head to head
About

HomeExchange

Discover a global network for vacation home exchanges. Find economical and comfortable accommodations worldwide using an innovative points system and secure guarantees. Connect with members, manage your listings, and plan your travels with ease.

Highlights
  • Search available homes
  • Live chat with members
  • Add home images
  • GuestPoints system
  • Integrated messaging
  • Favorite listings
Features
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HomeExchange is the world leader in home and apartment exchanges with a community of over 250,000 members in 155 countries. The site allows members to find an economical and comfortable accommodation solution to go on vacation with ease thanks to the innovative GuestPoints system and with complete peace of mind thanks to strong guarantees that protect your exchanges and your home. Save time and do more with the HomeExchange mobile app: search available homes, live chat with HomeExchange members, add images of your home directly from your phone. Download the HomeExchange app now! Six tips for using the app: 1. Register for free, complete your profile, and post your accommodation 2. Subscribe to the annual membership to access all the features and benefits 3. Specify the destinations of your choice and add the houses and apartments to your favorites list 4. Contact other members through our integrated messaging system to plan your next trip 5. Finalize your exchange by agreeing with your exchange partners 6. Leave with peace of mind and access all the information about your exchange location through the application Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @homeexchangecom And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeexchangecom/

About

THIRDHOME

This app connects members to a global network of luxury second homes and yachts for exclusive travel experiences. Discover and book unique stays in over 94 countries, from private villas to mountain estates.

Highlights
  • Global network of luxury homes and yachts
  • Exclusive members-only community
  • Save searches and receive notifications
  • Book travel experiences
  • Access properties in over 94 countries
Features
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They say it’s the journey and not the destination. At THIRDHOME, we think it’s both. THIRDHOME Exchange is the world's largest network of trusted luxury second home owners with over 13,000 properties globally. We've carefully cultivated an exclusive members-only home-sharing community that's passionate about luxury destinations and experiences. We've created an app that will help members get right to the heart of the club—booking travel experiences. Access THIRDHOME's network of luxury homes and yachts around the world, save searches and property watches with native notifications. Once you receive a notification of availability, you can reserve your next dream stay within a few taps. Earning praise from Conde Nast Traveler, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, our members benefit from exclusive access to thousands of global home exchanges in over 94 countries. Whether it's a private villa, mountain estate, ski chalet, or full-service resort, THIRDHOME travel meets and surpasses our members' expectations by providing the world's most exclusive home luxury destinations and bespoke experiences that thrill, intrigue, and inspire. New to THIRDHOME? Explore membership at thirdhome.com Where a luxury second home is your key to a world of travel.

Screenshots

HomeExchange4 screens
THIRDHOME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HomeExchange at 3.5K against THIRDHOME's 13. HomeExchange also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). THIRDHOME's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HomeExchange against 4.7 for THIRDHOME. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeExchange has 3.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of HomeExchange's written reviews are positive against 50% of THIRDHOME's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeExchange ships an update every 8 days, THIRDHOME monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HomeExchange versus THIRDHOME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeExchangeTHIRDHOME
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuestToGuest3RD HOME

Customer experience

HomeExchange

All ratings3,530 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews821 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.8%

THIRDHOME

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

HomeExchange

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Incorrect home location information
  • Inability to update profile details
  • Notifications and messaging issues
  • Syncing problems between app and website

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Better organization of messages and exchanges
  • Ability to translate home descriptions
  • Calendar sync and availability management tools
  • Enhanced mobile app experience, including iPad support

THIRDHOME

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomeExchange

No in-app purchases

None

THIRDHOME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeExchange free?
HomeExchange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is THIRDHOME free?
THIRDHOME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomeExchange or THIRDHOME?
HomeExchange is rated higher. HomeExchange averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while THIRDHOME averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do HomeExchange or THIRDHOME have ads?
Both HomeExchange and THIRDHOME show ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeExchange or THIRDHOME?
HomeExchange ships an update every 8 days, and THIRDHOME monthly. Most recently, HomeExchange was updated on November 1, 2026 and THIRDHOME on November 2, 2026.

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