Kiot vs Plexilent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kiot
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1. Control and Schedule all the appliances from the mobile anywhere, anytime. 2. Manage Access to other users by joining them into your home. 3. Control all your IR appliances like TV, Set Top Box, Air Conditioner, Projector etc. 4. Get a personalised and elaborate Entertainment Program Guide, to keep track of what's playing on your TV. 5. Schedule all your appliances using Routines and Scenes. 6. Create Workflows to do a set of actions based on room temperature, motion etc. 7. View real-time power consumption and energy stats of the appliances. 8. Control All your appliances using voice with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Plexilent
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Plexilentβs new and improved Smart App takes a big step towards a smart home that reflects usersβ unique needs & is easy to navigate. Whether one has a few smart lights or the user is a home enthusiast with dozens of connected devices, the Plexilent Smart app will improve every smart home experience. The Plexilent app works as the commissioning tool & also acts as a remote gateway. Plexilent lighting technology gives a possibility for Plexilentβs partner to implement & develop anything needed for a featured pack lighting control system. Plexient Smart App is built for every modern smartphone & tablet in both Andriod and iOS ecosystems. Features of the App: Switching Luminaires On & Off Dimming Luminaires Changing The Colour Temperature Luminaires & Groups Multi-Admin Support Changing Colour Scenes Timers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plexilent at every 5 days against Kiot's every 2 months. Kiot's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kiot ships an update every 2 months, Plexilent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kiot | Plexilent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiot Communications LLP | Plexilent |
In-app purchases
Kiot
No in-app purchases
Plexilent
No in-app purchases









