Comparison

Kasa Smart vs Holy Deck

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

Head to head
About

Kasa Smart

Control and manage your TP-LINK smart home devices from anywhere. Schedule appliances, set custom modes, and monitor your devices remotely. Offers cloud storage for security camera footage.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Away Mode for security
  • Cloud storage for cameras
  • Device configuration
  • Real-time monitoring
Features
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Kasa Smart is your portal to your TP-LINK Smart Home. ** Kasa Smart is currently only compatible with TP-LINK Smart Plug HS100/110/107 KP200/400/401/405, EP40/40A/40M, Smart Plug Mini HS103/105, KP105/115, Smart Switch HS200/210/220, KS200/KS220/KS220M/KS225/KS230, Smart Power Strip HS300/303, Smart Bulb LB100/110/120/130/200/230, KL50/60/110/120/125/130, Smart Light Strip KL400/420/430, IP Camera KC100/105/110/115/120/200/300/310/400/401/410S/411S, EC60/70/71, Smart Router SR20, and Range Extender RE270/370/350K ** Kasa Smart lets you add, configure, monitor, and control your connected TP-LINK Smart Home devices from anywhere in the world. You can schedule your appliances to turn on or off according to your schedule, or set them to Away Mode to deter would-be burglars. And that’s just the beginning. Purchase a TP-LINK Smart Home device and download the app to get started today. Stay tuned for updates to the Kasa platform as we add support for new features and upcoming hardware in the Kasa family! Upgrade to Kasa Care cloud service (available for Security Cameras) · Enjoy 30-day unlimited video cloud storage and view videos anywhere, anytime. · Get instant notifications featuring a snapshot of the detected activity, · Record videos and post video clips to your preferred social media platform. Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Monthly price per device: $2.99 USD (US) / €2.99 EUR (IE, DE, ES, PT, FI) / kr 30.00 SEK (SE) / $3.49 CAD (CA) / $4.49 AUD (AU) / £2.79 GBP (UK) / ¥350.00 JPY (JP) Terms of Service: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/kasa/tou Privacy Policy: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Kasa/privacy

About

Holy Deck

Engage in daily spiritual reflection with illustrated cards inspired by Jesus' life and teachings. Draw a card, read its reflection, and add personal journal entries to track your journey. This privacy-focused app keeps all your data local and secure.

Highlights
  • Daily card draw
  • Illustrated sacred story cards
  • Reflection text and keywords
  • Personal journal entries
  • Journal history by date
  • Card collection board
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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Holy Deck is a quiet daily reflection app built around illustrated cards inspired by the life, teachings, miracles, parables, and encounters of Jesus. Each day, draw one card. Read its reflection, explore its themes and keywords, and add your own journal entry. Over time, your drawn cards fill a progression board, creating a visible record of your journey through the deck. Holy Deck is designed for slow, intentional use: one card per day, one moment of reflection, one step forward. **Your reflections are your own. Holy Deck is a privacy-focused app designed with zero tracking, zero data collection, and absolutely no external data storage. Every journal entry you write stays strictly local and private on your device. Your spiritual journey is deeply personal, and your data remains entirely in your hands.** Features include: • Daily card draw reset at midnight • Illustrated sacred story cards • Reflection text and keywords for each card • Personal journal entries • Journal history by date • A collection board that fills as you draw cards • Completed game summaries that reveal the arc of your journey • Optional iCloud sync when available • Light, dark, and system appearance settings Holy Deck is not a Bible replacement or formal devotional program. It is a contemplative companion: a way to pause, notice patterns, and let the stories speak across time.

Screenshots

Kasa Smart4 screens
Holy Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Holy Deck at none against Kasa Smart's 8. Holy Deck also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Kasa Smart's advantage is ratings volume (81K vs 1) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price and ads 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. Kasa Smart sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Holy Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Holy Deck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kasa Smart has 81K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, Holy Deck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Kasa Smart versus Holy Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKasa SmartHoly Deck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (81K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings81K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Biagio Azzarelli

Customer experience

Kasa Smart

All ratings80,782 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,197 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative14.9%

Holy Deck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Kasa Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App getting stuck on terms of service page
  • Devices disappearing from the app
  • Schedules and automations not working as expected
  • Inconsistent time and location settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • More flexible scheduling options (e.g. random on/off, sunrise/sunset offsets)
  • Ability to share access and control with multiple users
  • Improved energy monitoring and reporting
  • Expanded compatibility with more smart home devices
  • Easier device organization and grouping

Holy Deck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Kasa Smart

Subscriptions8
  • Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/month1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/month1 Month trial$8.991 Month
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  • Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/month1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/year1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/year1 Month trial$89.991 Year
  • Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/year1 Month trial$99.991 Year
None

Holy Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kasa Smart free?
Kasa Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Holy Deck free?
Holy Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kasa Smart or Holy Deck?
Holy Deck is rated higher. Kasa Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Holy Deck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kasa Smart or Holy Deck have ads?
Neither Kasa Smart nor Holy Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kasa Smart or Holy Deck?
Kasa Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and Holy Deck every 4 days. Most recently, Kasa Smart was updated on November 10, 2026 and Holy Deck on October 31, 2026.

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