Comparison

Kasa Smart vs AiDot

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

AiDot

Effortlessly connect and control your smart home devices with an intuitive interface. Automate routines, create custom scenes, and enhance your living space with smart lighting. Monitor your home's environment for safety and efficiency.

Highlights
  • One-touch device connection
  • One-tap automation setup
  • Smart lighting control
  • Customizable home screen
  • Environmental monitoring (motion, air quality)
  • Device grouping
Features
Currently charting
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1. Simplicity Smart Homes Should be Easy Intuitive and easy to use right from the start, just download and start using. Automatically detects new devices, and connects in just one touch. 2. Convenience An Automated Home Is a Smarter Home Set up recommended automations with one tap. Bring your own automation ideas to life. Set schedules for your devices to power on devices or change modes. All in just moments with the frictionless interface. 3.Atmosphere Feel Your Home Come to Life Create immersive spaces and the perfect vibe with smart lighting throughout your home. Sync with sound to enhance parties or moments of meditation. Link with your TV to bring another dimension to movie nights. 4. Customization Control Your Home, Your Way Create groups to be controlled as one for speed and convenience. Design your home screen for easy access to your most commonly used devices, appliances, groups, and scenes. 5. Protection Your Home Is Your Sanctuary Keeps an eye on what’s happening outside to keep you safe and healthy inside. Makes you aware of, and reacts to, motion, wildfires, high pollen counts, and poor air quality, all while maximizing energy efficiency. Service Agreement: * End-User License Agreement : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Terms & Conditions : https://www.aidot.com/page/terms * Privacy Policy : https://www.aidot.com/page/privacy * Supplemental-terms : https://www.aidot.com/page/supplemental-terms For more information, please visit https://www.aidot.com/ If you need help, feel free to contact us support@aidot.com

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
AiDot4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kasa Smart and AiDot both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Kasa Smart's written reviews are positive against 44% of AiDot's. Kasa Smart also leads on ratings volume (80K vs 8.1K) and chart position (#33 vs #162). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and AiDot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Kasa Smart against 4.7 for AiDot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kasa Smart has 80K ratings behind it against 8.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Kasa Smart's written reviews are positive against 44% of AiDot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, AiDot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Kasa Smart versus AiDot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa SmartAiDot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (80K ratings) — better4.7 (8.1K ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better44.0% of reviews
Number of ratings80K — better8.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#33 — better#162
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.AiDot Inc

Customer experience

Kasa Smart

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

AiDot

All ratings8,083 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews341 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative48.4%

User reviews

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

AiDot

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Quick setup
  • 🔍 Comprehensive features
  • 💡 Customizable lighting presets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🐛 Unreliable device detection
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior

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

AiDot

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unresponsive device controls
  • Incorrect device status reporting
  • Syncing issues after power outages
  • Inability to reset forgotten passwords

Requested features

5 requests
  • Siri/HomeKit integration
  • Landscape mode support
  • Favorites/presets management
  • Improved automation and scheduling options
  • Enhanced multi-device control

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
10 purchases

AiDot

Subscriptions10
  • AI Protection (1 Camera)$1.991 Month
  • AI Protection (1 Camera)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • AI Protection (1 Camera)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • AI Protection (2 Cameras)$3.991 Month
  • AI Protection (3 Cameras)2 variants$5.991 Month
  • AI Protection (2 Cameras)2 variants$5.991 Month
  • AI Protection(Unlimited Cam)2 variants$6.991 Month
  • AI Protection(Unlimited Cam)$8.991 Month
  • AI Protection Annual 1 Camera4 variants$19.991 Year
  • AI Protection Annual Unlimited4 variants$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AiDot free?
AiDot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or AiDot?
Kasa Smart is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while AiDot averages 4.7 from 8.1K ratings.
Do Kasa Smart or AiDot have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor AiDot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or AiDot?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and AiDot fortnightly. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on September 24, 2026 and AiDot on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Kasa Smart or AiDot?
Kasa Smart currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and AiDot at #162. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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