Comparison

Kino Controller vs Drop That Due

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

Head to head
About

Kino Controller

Features
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Kino for iPhone is your companion for Kino TV. Kino TV app is an app for your smart TV that turns your TV into a media server where you can store and play your videos. Designed for speed and clarity, Kino Controller for iOS gives you precise control over your TV media experience from your iPhone or iPad, with no clutter and no setup friction. What you can do: Connect to your Kino TV app automatically on your local network Upload videos from Photos and Files Stream those videos in your iOS device without wasting disk space Control playback with precision: play, pause, stop, seek Move between iPhone and TV playback with a seamless flow Built for everyday use: Fast, reliable local transfers Clean interface focused on what matters Smooth control from browsing to playback Kino for iPhone requires Kino TV app on your television. Kino TV app allows you to store your video files in your TV's memory or the USB memory stick you can plug in your TV. Connect both devices to the same Wi‑Fi network and enjoy a polished, unified viewing workflow. Kino TV app is currently available for Google TV. How to use: 1) Install and open the Kino TV app from this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrtksn.kino 2) Launch Kino Controller for iOS, it should detect your TV automatically. Click on the TV to select if not already selected 3) The TV app will give you 3 digits code and the Kino Controller will prompt you to enter this 3 digit code. After you enter the code and click verify, this app and your TV will be paired and won't ask you again for this code unless re-install the app or don't use the app for long time. The next time you launch the app it will seamlessly connect. 4) Upload your videos that you want to be stored on your TV memory. You can extend the space available on the Kino TV app by plugging a USB disk to your TV. If your TV asks you if you want to extend the TV storage with that disk, cancel that. The Kino TV app will ask you if you want to use the USB drive, select yes to use the USB to store your video files on the USB drive. You can move your files between the USB drive and the Internal storage of your TV using the Kino Controller for macOS or directly on your Kino TV app. 5) You can play the videos stored in your TV directly on your TV but you can also stream these videos from your TV using the Kino Controller iOS app without using disk space. You can download the videos stored in the TV back to your iOS device. Kino is %100 private, we do not track or store any data about you. See our privacy policy: https://appwared.com/misc/kino-privacy-policy No ads. The ability to use USB with the Kino TV app depends on your TV to support USB drives. Free version of Kino allows you to store up to 10 videos in your TV, you can unlock unlimited(as your storage allows) video files storage by making an in app purchase from this macOS app. Each purchase activates the full version of the currently connected Kino TV app permanently, you can unlock full version for as many Kino TVs as you like by making a purchase for each one when connected. Kino Controller offers sign in with Apple(optional). We recommend using this functionality, it allows you to restore and re-unlock your previously unlocked Kino TV apps in case of a reset or re-install. Using sign in with Apple to restore previous purchases requires storing some data, please check our privacy policy.

About

Drop That Due

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Never forget an expiry date again. Drop That Due helps you track all your expiring items in one simple, offline place. Whether it’s food, medicine, cosmetics, documents, or appliances — add them once, and let the app remind you before they expire. Simple & Quick Entry Add items with just a few taps: name, category, expiry date, purchase date, quantity, notes, and custom reminder days. Choose from preset categories like Food, Electronics, Medicine, Cosmetics, Documents, or create your own. Smart Reminders – Even When App Is Closed Schedule local notifications so you never miss a due date. Set a default reminder time or adjust it per item. Notifications appear even if the app is not running – because iOS handles them reliably. Badge Count at a Glance See the number of expiring or soon‑to‑expire items right on your home screen icon. The badge updates automatically as you add, edit, or consume items. Calendar Integration With one tap, add any item to your system calendar as an all‑day event. The reminder will be set according to your preferred lead time. Perfect for important documents or long‑term warranties. Organize by Categories Filter your list by category to focus on what matters. Create, rename, or delete categories – fully customizable with emoji icons and colors. Consumable & Non‑consumable Items For food or supplies, mark items as consumable and reduce the quantity each time you use one. When quantity reaches zero, the item is automatically marked as done. For non‑consumables (like electronics), simply mark them as completed when no longer needed. Export Your Data Export all your items and categories to a CSV file. The file is saved to your device’s local storage. You own your data – always. Complete Offline & Private No account, no sync, no internet connection required. All your data stays on your iPhone. We never collect, store, or share any of your personal information. What you enter stays with you. Beautiful Clay‑style Design Enjoy a unique, tactile interface inspired by clay and stone – soft shadows, rounded cards, and warm earthy colors that make managing your items feel calm and satisfying. Multilingual Support The app speaks your language: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Perfect for Grocery and food expiry tracking Medicine and supplement reminders Cosmetic and skincare shelf‑life management Document and warranty renewal alerts Household appliance maintenance schedules Download Drop That Due today and take control of your expiring items – the simple, private, and beautiful way.

Screenshots

Kino Controller4 screens
Drop That Due4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drop That Due at none against Kino Controller's 1. Drop That Due also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Kino Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drop That Due asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Kino Controller versus Drop That Due: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKino ControllerDrop That Due
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppwared振东 杨

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kino Controller

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$9.99
None

Drop That Due

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kino Controller free?
Kino Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop That Due free?
Drop That Due is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kino Controller or Drop That Due have ads?
Neither Kino Controller nor Drop That Due shows ads.

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