KMC Smart vs Bodum Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KMC Smart
Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Automate tasks, set schedules, and create custom scenes for convenience. Integrate with voice assistants and securely share access with family and friends.
- Remote device control
- Create schedules
- Set automations
- Voice assistant integration
- Secure family sharing
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Use the KMC Smart app to control your KMC smart devices from anywhere in the world. Create schedules, automations, and scenes to simplify your life. Easily link with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to control your smart devices with your voice. Simply and securely invite family or friends to help manage your smart home.
Bodum Connect
Control smart kitchen appliances remotely with programmable timers and WiFi. Schedule brewing, monitor progress, access recipes, and receive cleaning tips. Manage multiple devices from one app.
- Set multiple schedules
- Remote start/stop
- Monitor brewing process
- Access recipe cookbook
- Cleaning suggestions
- Control multiple appliances
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A smart addition to any kitchen countertop, the new Bodum smart appliances are operated by a simple touch panel control. With a programmable timer and WiFi control, you can set it before going to bed and wake to the delicious aroma of freshly brewed coffee. This is coffee with true flair – and a little Bodum magic! With this APP you will be able to: - Set multiple schedules; - Manually start and stop the appliance from remote control; - Seeing the brewing process advancement; - Access a Cookbook with many recipes; - View “Rinse and Clean” suggestions; - Read “Instructions for Use”; - Control different Bodum appliances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KMC Smart at 4.7 against Bodum Connect's 4.2. KMC Smart also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 33%) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 42). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KMC Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KMC Smart has 6.8K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of KMC Smart's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bodum Connect's.
KMC Smart ships an update every 11 months, Bodum Connect every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KMC Smart | Bodum Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.8K ratings) — better | 4.2 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 保凤 房 | Bodum AG |
Customer experience
KMC Smart
Bodum Connect
Bugs and requests
KMC Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing and becoming unresponsive
- Devices disappearing from the app after updates
- Inability to modify account information and settings
- Sync issues with schedules and timers
Requested features
5 requests- Automatic shut-off option based on power draw
- Dark mode for night-time use
- Ability to set schedules with more granular control (e.g. on at sunset, off at 10 PM)
- Easier way to manage and share access with family members
- Export energy usage data
Bodum Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KMC Smart
No in-app purchases
Bodum Connect
No in-app purchases
