# COSMO vs KIT3

The clearest difference is rating: KIT3 at 5.0 against COSMO's 3.0. KIT3 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). COSMO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (276 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KIT3 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. COSMO asks for nothing beyond the download.

KIT3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: COSMO has 276 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of COSMO's written reviews are positive against 100% of KIT3's.

COSMO ships an update every 2 months, KIT3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | COSMO | KIT3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-mission-control/id1580600845/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kit3-keep-in-touch/id6792492762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **276** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [com.cosmo.smartwatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525824151) | [Andrew Valko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878661139) |

## What reviewers say

### COSMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-mission-control/id1580600845)

This app allows parents to manage a child's smart watch for safety and communication. It offers GPS tracking, contact management, and customizable alerts for peace of mind. Parents can also monitor activity and set quiet times for school.

**Highlights:** GPS location tracking, Approved contact management, Geo-fence 'SafeZone' alerts, School Mode for distraction-free learning, SOS emergency alerts, Activity tracking and goals, Customizable alarms and reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable tracking and communication
- 👍 User-friendly app and watch design
- 🔒 Parental controls and safety features
- 💡 Helpful for giving kids independence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent location tracking and updates
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🔇 Unreliable call quality
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to expectations

**Reported bugs**

- Activation and account setup issues
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent connectivity and service disruptions
- Inability to disable watch without parental access

**Requested features**

- Improved location tracking accuracy and real-time updates
- Ability for all approved contacts to text the child
- Integrated parental portal within the app
- Additional features like video calling, night mode, and more customization


### KIT3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kit3-keep-in-touch/id6792492762)

This app offers a deliberate way to stay connected with a small group of close friends. Each week, you send three photos and a status update to your chosen contacts. Their responses arrive simultaneously, creating private, focused conversations without the distractions of social media feeds.

**Highlights:** Weekly photo and status sharing, Private one-on-one conversations, No scrolling feed or follower counts, Invitation-based user base, Comment and react to friend's updates, Last four weeks of history saved

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KIT3 Supporter | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COSMO free?

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

### Is KIT3 free?

KIT3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, COSMO or KIT3?

KIT3 is rated higher. COSMO averages 3.0 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while KIT3 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do COSMO or KIT3 have ads?

Neither COSMO nor KIT3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, COSMO or KIT3?

COSMO ships an update every 2 months, and KIT3 every 2 days. Most recently, COSMO was updated on November 3, 2026 and KIT3 on November 6, 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.*