Comparison

TTLock vs Kasa Smart

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

Head to head
About

TTLock

Unlock your doors using your smartphone via Bluetooth. This app requires compatible hardware to function. Contact support directly within the app for any inquiries.

Highlights
  • Unlock doors via Bluetooth
  • Requires compatible hardware
  • In-app support contact
  • Phone-based access control
Features
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TTLock is used to open the door via bluetooth with your phone. To do this, APP should cowork with specific hardware. You can contact with us in the APP, if there is any question.

About

Kasa Smart

Control and monitor your TP-LINK smart home devices from anywhere. Schedule appliances, set Away Mode for security, and manage your connected ecosystem. Offers cloud storage for security cameras.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Away Mode for security
  • Cloud video storage
  • Device configuration
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Kasa Smart is your portal to your TP-LINK Smart Home. ** Kasa Smart is currently only compatible with TP-LINK Smart Plug HS100/110/107 KP200/400/401/405, EP40/40A/40M, Smart Plug Mini HS103/105, KP105/115, Smart Switch HS200/210/220, KS200/KS220/KS220M/KS225/KS230, Smart Power Strip HS300/303, Smart Bulb LB100/110/120/130/200/230, KL50/60/110/120/125/130, Smart Light Strip KL400/420/430, IP Camera KC100/105/110/115/120/200/300/310/400/401/410S/411S, EC60/70/71, Smart Router SR20, and Range Extender RE270/370/350K ** Kasa Smart lets you add, configure, monitor, and control your connected TP-LINK Smart Home devices from anywhere in the world. You can schedule your appliances to turn on or off according to your schedule, or set them to Away Mode to deter would-be burglars. And that’s just the beginning. Purchase a TP-LINK Smart Home device and download the app to get started today. Stay tuned for updates to the Kasa platform as we add support for new features and upcoming hardware in the Kasa family! Upgrade to Kasa Care cloud service (available for Security Cameras) · Enjoy 30-day unlimited video cloud storage and view videos anywhere, anytime. · Get instant notifications featuring a snapshot of the detected activity, · Record videos and post video clips to your preferred social media platform. Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Monthly price per device: $2.99 USD (US) / €2.99 EUR (IE, DE, ES, PT, FI) / kr 30.00 SEK (SE) / $3.49 CAD (CA) / $4.49 AUD (AU) / £2.79 GBP (UK) / ¥350.00 JPY (JP) Terms of Service: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/kasa/tou Privacy Policy: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Kasa/privacy

Screenshots

TTLock4 screens
Kasa Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kasa Smart at 82% against TTLock's 25%. Kasa Smart also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). TTLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kasa Smart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TTLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kasa Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kasa Smart has 80K ratings behind it against 523, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of TTLock's written reviews are positive against 82% of Kasa Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TTLock versus Kasa Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTTLockKasa Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (523 ratings)4.8 (80K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52380K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size408 MB617 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Sciener Smart TechnologyTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

TTLock

All ratings523 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative48.2%
Written reviews786 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative62.0%

Kasa Smart

All ratings80,347 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,123 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.8%

User reviews

TTLock

From 523 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Lots of features
  • 🔒 Secure access
  • 🤖 Integrates with Alexa

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain problems
  • 🤯 Confusing instructions
  • 🤖 Alexa integration not reliable
  • 🤔 Can't see lock status

Kasa Smart

From 80K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup and use
  • 🔒 Reliable and secure
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Helpful scheduling and automation features
  • 👍 Integrates well with smart home ecosystems

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and device disconnections
  • 🐛 Slow app performance and responsiveness
  • 🐛 Buggy updates causing functionality loss
  • 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi connections
  • 👎 Limited customization and control options

Bugs and requests

TTLock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Can't delete old locks from app
  • Fingerprint scanner not working
  • Remote unlock not functioning
  • Passcode changes not syncing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Show lock/unlock status in app
  • Add proximity unlock feature
  • Improve Alexa integration
  • Allow minute-level passcode scheduling
  • Provide better customer support

Kasa Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App getting stuck on terms of service page
  • Devices disappearing from the app
  • Schedules and automations not working as expected
  • Inconsistent time and location settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • More flexible scheduling options (e.g. random on/off, sunrise/sunset offsets)
  • Ability to share access and control with multiple users
  • Improved energy monitoring and reporting
  • Expanded compatibility with more smart home devices
  • Easier device organization and grouping

In-app purchases

None

TTLock

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Kasa Smart

Subscriptions8
  • Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/month1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/month1 Month trial$8.991 Month
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  • Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/month1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/year1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/year1 Month trial$89.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/year1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is TTLock free?
TTLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TTLock or Kasa Smart?
Kasa Smart is rated higher. TTLock averages 2.8 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Kasa Smart averages 4.8 from 80K ratings.
Do TTLock or Kasa Smart have ads?
TTLock shows ads; Kasa Smart does not.
Which is updated more often, TTLock or Kasa Smart?
TTLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kasa Smart every 3 weeks. Most recently, TTLock was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kasa Smart on October 16, 2026.

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