Comparison

Kasa Smart vs SAMBA 2 Remote

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

SAMBA 2 Remote

Control your audio processor settings directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, switch between programs, and monitor battery life for your device.

Highlights
  • Adjust volume
  • Switch programs
  • Check battery life
  • Smartphone control
  • Audio processor settings
Features
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The SAMBA 2 Remote is an optional mobile app which can assist with switching between simple settings of the SAMBA 2 audio processor, as predefined by your audiologist or healthcare professional. With the SAMBA 2 Remote app, you can: • Adjust the volume of your SAMBA 2 from your smartphone. • Switch between your audio processor’s programs with a simple touch. • Check how much battery you have left for extra peace of mind. For information and support on how to use the SAMBA 2 Remote, please check medel.com/support/audio-processors/samba2, or contact your local MED-EL representative (medel.com/clinic-finder).

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
SAMBA 2 Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kasa Smart at 82% against SAMBA 2 Remote's 20%. Kasa Smart also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). SAMBA 2 Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.3 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. SAMBA 2 Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kasa Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kasa Smart has 80K ratings behind it against 5, 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 20% of SAMBA 2 Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, SAMBA 2 Remote every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Kasa Smart versus SAMBA 2 Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa SmartSAMBA 2 Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (80K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings80K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB86 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.MED-EL

Customer experience

Kasa Smart

All ratings80,347 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,128 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.8%

SAMBA 2 Remote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative20.0%

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

SAMBA 2 Remote

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

SAMBA 2 Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAMBA 2 Remote free?
SAMBA 2 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or SAMBA 2 Remote?
Kasa Smart is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while SAMBA 2 Remote averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Kasa Smart or SAMBA 2 Remote have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor SAMBA 2 Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or SAMBA 2 Remote?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and SAMBA 2 Remote every 8 months. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on October 18, 2026 and SAMBA 2 Remote on October 6, 2026.

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