Comparison

Kasa Smart vs Home + Control

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

Head to head
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

About

Home + Control

Control your home's lights and power remotely. Schedule devices to turn on/off automatically for comfort, safety, and convenience. Monitor energy usage to reduce waste and costs.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and power
  • Scheduling for automation
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Smart alerts for power outages
  • Compatibility with voice assistants
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Legrand Home + Control is designed for: LEGRAND RADIANT WITH NETATMO AND ADORNE WITH NETATMO SMART SWITCHES & OUTLETS Manage lights and power, from anywhere, with the Legrand Home + Control app. Start with a Smart Gateway, then replace existing switches, dimmers and outlets with adorne and radiant with Netatmo Smart Switches and Outlets for full control of your lights and power. COMFORT Turn on lights from wherever you go, giving you the comfort needed to enjoy life. SAFETY Schedule lights for your arrival, or dim lights to safely navigate the house at night. CONVENIENCE Conveniently schedule lights or appliances to go on/off­ automatically. MORE CONTROL, LESS WASTE The Home + Control app provides incredible visibility to a home’s energy usage, helping reduce energy cost and waste. Monitor, manage, and more. Set Smart Alerts to be notified in the event of a power outage or lights left on. Legrand Home + Control is compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
Home + Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kasa Smart at 82% against Home + Control's 43%. Kasa Smart also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (80K vs 138). Home + Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kasa Smart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Home + Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kasa Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kasa Smart has 80K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Kasa Smart's written reviews are positive against 43% of Home + Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, Home + Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Kasa Smart versus Home + Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa SmartHome + Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (80K ratings) — better4.3 (138 ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings80K — better138
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino

Customer experience

Kasa Smart

All ratings79,857 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,012 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.5%

Home + Control

All ratings138 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative46.1%

Bugs and requests

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

Home + Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Home + Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home + Control free?
Home + Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or Home + Control?
Kasa Smart is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Home + Control averages 4.3 from 138 ratings.
Do Kasa Smart or Home + Control have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor Home + Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or Home + Control?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and Home + Control monthly. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on September 24, 2026 and Home + Control on September 23, 2026.

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