# Watt for Smart Devices vs Caraplug

The clearest difference is rating: Caraplug at 5.0 against Watt for Smart Devices's 4.0. Caraplug also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Watt for Smart Devices's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watt for Smart Devices sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Caraplug asks for nothing beyond the download.

Caraplug holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watt for Smart Devices has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Watt for Smart Devices ships an update fortnightly, Caraplug every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watt for Smart Devices | Caraplug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watt-for-smart-devices/id1465004830/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caraplug/id6478839292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiago Mendes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235886918) | [HLLB TECH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638627431) |

## What reviewers say

### Watt for Smart Devices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watt-for-smart-devices/id1465004830)

Unify control of your TP-Link Kasa and Tapo smart devices in one intuitive app. Monitor energy usage with detailed charts, manage devices with Siri voice commands, and utilize features like Night Mode and custom spaces for effortless smart home management.

**Highlights:** Unified Kasa & Tapo device control, Energy consumption monitoring with charts, Siri voice control for devices, Night Mode for device LEDs, Organize devices by spaces/rooms, Home screen widgets for quick access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Marshmallow | $0.49 | per month |
| Buy Me a Chocolate Bar | $0.99 | per month |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $1.99 | per month |
| Buy Me a Bag of Marshmallows | $4.99 | per year |
| Buy Me a Pack of Chocolate Bar | $8.99 | per year |
| Yearly 4x more support to App! | $18.49 | per year |
| Buy Me a Bag of Coffee | $18.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Better energy monitoring than official Kasa app
- 🎤 Siri integration for voice control
- 👍 Intuitive user interface and easy setup
- 💡 Advanced graphical data visualization
- 🔄 Multi-device control in single app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent device recognition failures
- 📷 No camera support (Tapo/Kasa cameras)
- 🔐 Requires sharing TP-Link login credentials
- 📉 Unreliable data display and chart rendering

**Reported bugs**

- Voice commands return 'Something went wrong' error
- Devices disappear after app updates
- Session expiration errors requiring re-login
- Chart data only displays in year view
- Graphs curve back on themselves and show nonsense

**Requested features**

- Camera support for Tapo and Kasa cameras
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Hourly power consumption data granularity
- Peak and off-peak electricity rate configuration
- Device renaming with custom names


### Caraplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caraplug/id6478839292)

Control a wide range of smart home devices like lights, garage doors, and irrigation systems. Automate device actions based on real-time weather conditions such as precipitation and temperature. Integrates with popular smart home platforms.

**Highlights:** Control smart lights, irrigation, garage doors, and curtains, Automated device control based on weather conditions, Customizable weather triggers (precipitation, temperature, wind), Compatibility with Alexa, HomeKit, and Google Home, Weather control features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watt for Smart Devices free?

Watt for Smart Devices is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Caraplug free?

Caraplug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Watt for Smart Devices or Caraplug?

Caraplug is rated higher. Watt for Smart Devices averages 4.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Caraplug averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Watt for Smart Devices or Caraplug have ads?

Neither Watt for Smart Devices nor Caraplug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watt for Smart Devices or Caraplug?

Watt for Smart Devices ships an update fortnightly, and Caraplug every 2 weeks. Most recently, Watt for Smart Devices was updated on October 21, 2026 and Caraplug on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*