# Kasa Smart vs Inside

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inside at every 10 days against Kasa Smart's every 3 weeks. Kasa Smart's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kasa Smart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Inside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, Inside every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kasa Smart | Inside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasa-smart/id1034035493/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 617 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [浩 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881918026) |

## What reviewers say

### Kasa Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasa-smart/id1034035493)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #117 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/month | $2.99 | per month |
| Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/month | $5.99 | per month |
| Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/month | $8.99 | per month |
| Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/month | $9.99 | per month |
| Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/year | $29.99 | per year |
| Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/year | $59.99 | per year |
| Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/year | $89.99 | per year |
| Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup and use
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful scheduling and automation features
- 👍 Integrates well with smart home ecosystems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Inside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-ai-pantry-tracker-rpg/id6759996203)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inside Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Inside Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kasa Smart free?

Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Inside free?

Inside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Kasa Smart or Inside have ads?

Neither Kasa Smart nor Inside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or Inside?

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inside every 10 days. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on November 6, 2026 and Inside on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*