Comparison

Kasa Smart vs CarVerse

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

CarVerse

Features
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CarVerse is the home for everything you love about cars — a single garage for tracking, ranking, spotting, and collecting the machines you obsess over. Whether you drive a base-model daily or dream in seven figures, CarVerse turns your passion into a game you can actually play. RANK EVERY CAR Browse leaderboards for 3,900+ cars ranked by total score, horsepower, torque, 0–60, and quarter mile. Filter by brand, price, and era. See how any car really stacks up — not just the number it wants you to see. WHO GAPS? Line up any two cars head-to-head. Our Gap Score weighs 0–60, quarter mile, and top speed together against the entire database to call the winner of the whole race — start to finish — so you get a real verdict, not a stat you could've Googled. CATCH 'EM ALL — CAR DEX Spot a car in the wild, snap it, and add it to your Car Dex. Nearly 4,000 cars to collect, each with a rarity from Common to Legendary. Earn XP, level up, and chase 100% completion. SPOT & SHARE Log the cars you see out in the world, earn XP for rare finds, and share them to a live community feed. Follow other spotters and build your reputation. CAR CLUBS Join clubs for your brand, city, or scene. Chat with members, plan events and cruises, track club stats and leaders, and find your people. DRIVE TRACKER Record live speed, 0–60 times, and your route on every drive, then climb daily, monthly, and all-time leaderboards. SHOULD I BUY? Get a real 5-year cost-to-own estimate for any car — depreciation, fuel, insurance, and maintenance broken down so you know what you're really signing up for. RESALE TRACKER See a 5-year value forecast for any car, with depreciation curves and projected resale value. Know when to hold and when to sell. CARVERSE PREMIUM Unlock the whole garage: • Who Gaps? head-to-head + full compare • Maintenance & insurance cost estimates • +30% XP on everything • More daily car spots and daily challenges • Join up to 50 clubs Premium is available as a monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. You can start free and upgrade anytime. Download CarVerse and build the best garage in the game. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://maxxsoftware.com/carverse/privacy

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
CarVerse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Kasa Smart at #37 against CarVerse's unranked. Kasa Smart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). CarVerse's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and CarVerse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, CarVerse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Kasa Smart versus CarVerse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa SmartCarVerse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (81K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings81K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.MAXXSOFTWARE Inc.

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

CarVerse

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
2 purchases

CarVerse

Subscriptions1
  • CarVerse Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • CarVerse Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarVerse free?
CarVerse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kasa Smart or CarVerse have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor CarVerse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or CarVerse?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and CarVerse every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on November 4, 2026 and CarVerse on October 27, 2026.

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