Kasa Smart vs Hitpan! Use It Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote device control
- Scheduling and automation
- Away Mode for security
- Cloud storage for cameras
- Device configuration
- Real-time monitoring
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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
Hitpan! Use It Up
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Hitpan! turns using things up into a cozy little game. Put the products you already own—shampoo, skincare, snacks, supplements, and cleaning supplies—on your own hand-drawn shelf, and track how much is left. • Log a use with one tap, by count, weight/volume or a simple estimate • Watch each item’s level go down, with history and daily streaks • Celebrate finished items with a keepsake and a star • Take on little tasks like “Finish 2 items” for bonus stars • Keep finished favourites in your Archive and restock them anytime No account and no ads. Your tracking data stays on your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hitpan! Use It Up at none against Kasa Smart's 8. Kasa Smart's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Kasa Smart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hitpan! Use It Up asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Kasa Smart | Hitpan! Use It Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (81K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 617 MB | 240 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | Soft Signals Lab |
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
Hitpan! Use It Up
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kasa Smart
- 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
Hitpan! Use It Up
No in-app purchases
Questions
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