Comparison

Kasa Smart vs TimeVocalist

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 manage your TP-LINK smart home devices from anywhere. Schedule appliances, set custom modes, and monitor your devices remotely. Offers cloud storage for security camera footage.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Away Mode for security
  • Cloud storage for cameras
  • Device configuration
  • Real-time monitoring
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

TimeVocalist

This app provides a user-friendly interface for setting alarms, managing clocks, and customizing time displays. It offers voice announcements for the time and includes built-in reminders to help you stay organized. Enjoy a personalized wake-up experience with gradually increasing alarm volumes.

Highlights
  • Easy time setting
  • Alarm management
  • Clock customization
  • Voice time broadcasting
  • Built-in reminders
  • Adjustable alarm volume
Features
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Our proprietary app offers easy time setting, alarm management, and clock customization. It provides a user-friendly interface and features immediate time synchronization upon connection. Choose between a male or female voice for time broadcasting, allowing you to personalize your experience. The device has an on-board power backup that supports battery swapping, ensuring your settings are preserved even when changing batteries. It comes with built-in reminders for common messages, helping you stay organized and on top of your tasks. You can select between a 12 or 24-hour format according to your preference, and the volume is adjustable for your convenience. The alarm volume gradually increases, providing a gentle and pleasant wake-up experience.

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
TimeVocalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kasa Smart at 4.8 against TimeVocalist's 3.0. Kasa Smart also leads on ratings volume (81K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TimeVocalist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, 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. TimeVocalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kasa Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kasa Smart has 81K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeVocalist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Kasa Smart versus TimeVocalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa SmartTimeVocalist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (81K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings81K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Supernova(Shenzhen) Trading Co.,Ltd .

Customer experience

Kasa Smart

All ratings80,782 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,197 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.9%

TimeVocalist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

TimeVocalist

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

TimeVocalist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeVocalist free?
TimeVocalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or TimeVocalist?
Kasa Smart is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while TimeVocalist averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Kasa Smart or TimeVocalist have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor TimeVocalist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or TimeVocalist?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeVocalist every 2 months. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on November 1, 2026 and TimeVocalist on October 18, 2026.

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