Comparison

Kasa Smart vs chroncast

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

chroncast

This app curates a personalized daily audio briefing based on your chosen topics and sources. It delivers a compact summary of what matters most to you, perfect for busy mornings or commutes. Enjoy a focused way to stay informed without endless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily audio briefings
  • Topic and source preferences
  • Adjustable host voice
  • Audio previews for voice selection
  • Episode archive and playback
  • Push notifications
Features
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Chroncast creates a personalized daily podcast from the topics and sources you care about. Choose your interests, trusted sources, preferred delivery time, and host voice. Chroncast turns that into a compact daily audio briefing designed for listening while you get ready, commute, walk, or take a break. Instead of scrolling through feeds, newsletters, and headlines, Chroncast gives you one focused daily cast built around your priorities. Features: Personalized daily audio briefings Topic and trusted source preferences Adjustable host voice Audio previews for voice selection Episode archive and playback controls Push notifications when your cast is ready Account deletion controls built into settings Chroncast is designed for people who want to stay informed without spending more time in apps. Each cast is generated for you, based on your saved preferences, and aims to be short enough to fit into a normal day. Generated briefings may contain mistakes or omit context. Chroncast should not be used as medical, legal, financial, emergency, or safety-critical advice.

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
chroncast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: chroncast at none against Kasa Smart's 8. chroncast also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Kasa Smart's advantage is ratings volume (81K vs 1) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). 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. chroncast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

chroncast 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, chroncast daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Kasa Smart versus chroncast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa Smartchroncast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (81K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings81K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Quickease LLC

Customer experience

Kasa Smart

All ratings80,347 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,171 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.9%

chroncast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

chroncast

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

chroncast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is chroncast free?
chroncast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or chroncast?
chroncast is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while chroncast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kasa Smart or chroncast have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor chroncast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or chroncast?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and chroncast daily. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on October 21, 2026 and chroncast on October 8, 2026.

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