Comparison

Kogan Smarter Home vs Check

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kogan Smarter Home

Control and automate compatible smart home devices remotely. Set up custom actions based on time, temperature, or location, and receive real-time notifications on your smartphone. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Voice control (Google Home, Amazon Echo)
  • Automated actions
  • Real-time notifications
  • Multi-device management
  • Customizable actions
Features
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When your home works for you, your life gets easier. Connect via Google Home or Amazon Echo, set up automated actions which are triggered by temperature or time, and get real-time notifications straight to your smartphone. Kogan Smarter Home takes the hassle out of everyday so you can get more done. * Remotely control your compatible Kogan Smart devices * Voice control via Amazon Echo & Google Home * Receive real-time alerts and notifications * Add and control multiple devices * Automate your devices to stop/start based on location, temperature, time & more * Clear interface that’s simple to use and easy to understand * Save actions and preferences to customise your experience

About

Check

Features
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Check offers a simple and intuitive way to create, share, and manage lists together. See updates instantly as friends, family, or colleagues add items or check them off. Perfect for shopping, shared chores, project tasks, or planning any event. Organise items into custom groups and easily track changes with a clear history. Enjoy all features with one affordable purchase. Own it forever, no recurring fees. KEY FEATURES: - Live Syncing: Watch lists update in real-time as others make changes. - Effortless Sharing: Easily invite friends, family, or teammates to view and edit lists. - Organise with Groups: Sort list items into custom categories for better clarity. - Track Changes: See a detailed history of who added, completed, or edited items. - Versatile: Ideal for grocery shopping, to-do lists, packing lists, project tasks, and more! - Small one time purchase, no ongoing subscription!

Screenshots

Kogan Smarter Home4 screens
Check3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kogan Smarter Home at Free against Check's $1.99. Kogan Smarter Home also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). Check's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On 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

Kogan Smarter Home is free to download; Check costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kogan Smarter Home ships an update every 2 months, Check weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kogan Smarter Home versus Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKogan Smarter HomeCheck
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOGAN.COM PTY LTDJajwolya Bajracharya

Bugs and requests

Kogan Smarter Home

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Scene editing screen shows blank with loading animation
  • Cannot edit or delete schedules after creation
  • Blank white screen when editing scenes
  • Settings reset constantly after each use
  • App notifications not working across multiple devices
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  • iOS 18 compatibility issues
  • Mac OS crash on app launch
  • Unlock battery function not working after update
  • Device pairing fails repeatedly
  • App crashes when changing device icons
  • Recipe functions not executing
  • Cellular connection fails with 'encrypted channel' error
  • Device icons not updating properly
  • Camera click opens wrong camera feed
  • SD card formatting through app fails
  • Playback video unavailable despite recordings
  • App unresponsive when vacuum is not running
  • Double-click requirement for device control
  • Device list shuffles during interaction
  • Support tickets not receiving responses
  • Login inconsistency across devices
  • App closes immediately on launch
  • Temperature wheel closes unexpectedly during input

Requested features

15 requests
  • Dark mode for night use
  • Picture-in-Picture video playback
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
  • Apple Watch app functionality
  • iCloud backup for media files
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  • Advanced motion detection zones
  • Ability to edit and delete schedules
  • Better map editing tools for robot vacuums
  • Widget support for quick controls
  • Temperature-based automation triggers
  • Cost per kilowatt tracking for smart plugs
  • Multi-device access for shared accounts
  • Improved Google Home integration documentation
  • Scene automation for all device types
  • Video timeline jump-to-time feature

Check

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kogan Smarter Home

No in-app purchases

None

Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kogan Smarter Home free?
Kogan Smarter Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Check free?
Check costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kogan Smarter Home or Check have ads?
Neither Kogan Smarter Home nor Check shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kogan Smarter Home or Check?
Kogan Smarter Home ships an update every 2 months, and Check weekly. Most recently, Kogan Smarter Home was updated on November 8, 2026 and Check on October 7, 2026.

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