# Kasa Smart vs Holy Deck

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 (#40 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kasa Smart | Holy Deck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasa-smart/id1034035493/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-deck/id6766407006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 617 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Biagio Azzarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808093182) |

## What reviewers say

### Kasa Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasa-smart/id1034035493)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #98 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/month | $2.99 | per month |
| Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/month | $5.99 | per month |
| Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/month | $8.99 | per month |
| Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/month | $9.99 | per month |
| Kasa Care Plus 1 Cam/year | $29.99 | per year |
| Kasa Care Plus 2 Cam/year | $59.99 | per year |
| Kasa Care Plus 3 Cam/year | $89.99 | per year |
| Kasa Care Premium 10 Cam/year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup and use
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful scheduling and automation features
- 👍 Integrates well with smart home ecosystems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and device disconnections
- 🐛 Slow app performance and responsiveness
- 🐛 Buggy updates causing functionality loss
- 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi connections
- 👎 Limited customization and control options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-deck/id6766407006)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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