# Kasa Smart vs Aureus Vault

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aureus Vault at every 2 days against Kasa Smart's every 3 weeks. Aureus Vault also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Kasa Smart's advantage is ratings volume (81K vs 1) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kasa Smart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Aureus Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aureus Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kasa Smart has 81K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Aureus Vault's.

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, Aureus Vault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kasa Smart | Aureus Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasa-smart/id1034035493/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aureus-vault/id6760743355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 617 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Ryan Tate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885741798) |

## What reviewers say

### Kasa Smart

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #94 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


### Aureus Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aureus-vault/id6760743355)

Instantly identify and value precious metals and collectibles using AI. Track your assets with real-time market valuations and portfolio performance. Ideal for thrifters, collectors, and investors.

**Highlights:** AI-powered identification of metals and collectibles, Real-time portfolio tracking, Live market value updates, Gain and loss tracking, Historical performance analysis, Organize and log new finds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kasa Smart free?

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

### Is Aureus Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or Aureus Vault?

Aureus Vault is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Aureus Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kasa Smart or Aureus Vault have ads?

Neither Kasa Smart nor Aureus Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or Aureus Vault?

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aureus Vault every 2 days. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on November 8, 2026 and Aureus Vault on November 5, 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.*