EdiSmart vs KACO Device Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EdiSmart
Control and monitor your Edimax smart home devices remotely from any 3G or Wi-Fi connection. Easily set up and manage multiple appliances, share access with family, and track real-time power usage.
- Remote device control
- Add and manage multiple devices
- Works with various Edimax devices
- Family device sharing
- Real-time power monitoring
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EdiSmart is an easy-to-use app for Edimax smart home device, ideal for monitoring environment or controlling your home appliance from any 3G or Wi-FI connection. With Edimax’s innovative Cloud technology, you can say goodbye to inconvenient and complicated setting procedures. It’s extremely easy to connect your Edimax smart devices to the cloud in just a few simple steps and access it remotely with a smartphone, tablet, or computer no matter where you are. Features: ‧ Remotely control home plugs from anywhere. ‧ Add and control multiple devices. ‧ Works with multiple EDIMAX smart devices. ‧ Easily share devices among family members ‧ Real-time power meter monitoring. Supported Edimax devices: 1. SP-2101W V3 2. SP-1101W V2 3. SP-2101W V2
KACO Device Manager
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The NH Setup app from KACO new energy allows you to configure and energize your new blueplanet NH inverter quickly and comfortably. • Step by step commissioning process • Establish a connection between your inverter and the NH Setup App via Wi-Fi • Configure your inverter or change the parameters with ease • Update the inverter software • Feed-in to the grid in a matter of minutes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KACO Device Manager at 12.1 against EdiSmart's 15.0. 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.
EdiSmart ships an update every 4 months, KACO Device Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EdiSmart | KACO Device Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 2.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDIMAX | KACO new energy GmbH |
In-app purchases
EdiSmart
No in-app purchases
KACO Device Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
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