Comparison

Kasa Smart vs Kuled

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

Kuled

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. The app facilitates quick and simple connection to your smart devices.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Simultaneous multi-device management
  • Automated timer functions
  • Family device sharing
  • Easy device connection
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Kuled Smart, smart life, smart living 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
Kuled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kasa Smart at 82% against Kuled's 27%. Kasa Smart also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (81K vs 225). Kuled's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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. Kuled 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 81K ratings behind it against 225, 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 27% of Kuled's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, Kuled every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Kasa Smart versus Kuled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa SmartKuled
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (81K ratings) — better4.3 (225 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings81K — better225
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Jiafu shen

Customer experience

Kasa Smart

All ratings80,347 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,197 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.9%

Kuled

All ratings214 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative65.9%

User reviews

Kasa Smart

From 81K 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

Kuled

From 225 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works again after update
  • 👍 New interface is easier
  • 👍 New features are good
  • 👍 Easy setup and works perfectly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes on opening
  • 🐛 App does not work with iOS 13+
  • 🐛 Devices become useless
  • 🐛 No customer support
  • 🐛 Timers and scenes unreliable

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

Kuled

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App does not open on iPhone
  • App stops working after iOS update
  • Devices unresponsive
  • Countdown function fails
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  • Alexa integration stopped working
  • Timers and smart scenes unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix app for iOS 13 and up
  • Update app for recent iOS versions
  • Fix Alexa integration
  • Fix automation for sunset/sunrise

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

Kuled

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kuled free?
Kuled is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or Kuled?
Kasa Smart is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Kuled averages 4.3 from 225 ratings.
Do Kasa Smart or Kuled have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor Kuled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or Kuled?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kuled every 2 months. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kuled on October 20, 2026.

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