Comparison

Deako vs CINC Connect

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

Head to head
About

Deako

Control your home's lighting from anywhere with this app. Set schedules, create custom scenes for any mood, and manage your entire home's lighting system with ease. Setup is simple, and integration with smart home platforms is seamless.

Highlights
  • Remote lighting control
  • Customizable schedules and timers
  • Create mood-setting scenes
  • Manage lighting by room/zone
  • Easy setup without hubs
  • Smart home platform integration
Features
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Smarter lighting, right at your fingertips. The Deako App makes smart lighting simple. Whether you’re setting the mood for movie night, waking up gently to a scheduled sunrise, or ensuring your home looks lived-in while you’re away, Deako adapts to the way you live. With the Deako App, you can: - CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE: Forgot to turn the lights off? No problem. The Deako App lets you control your lights from anywhere in the world using your smartphone. Whether you're upstairs or out of town, your lighting is always in your hands. - SET SCHEDULES & TIMERS: Create recurring schedules to automatically turn lights on or off at specific times. Wake up to a well-lit kitchen, or ensure the porch light is always on after sunset. - CREATE CUSTOM SCENES: Set the mood in seconds. With scenes, you can control multiple lights at once to match any activity or time of day — movie night, dinner, bedtime, and more. - MANAGE WHOLE-HOME LIGHTING: Organize your switches by room or zone for easier access. Turn off the whole house with a single tap or manage just the lights in one room or floor. - BREEZE THROUGH SETUP: Configure your Deako smart devices with just a few taps. The app walks you through every step, making installation fast and frustration-free — no hubs, no headaches. - INTEGRATE SEAMLESSLY: Connect to your preferred smart home platform for voice and home automation control. To learn more, visit deako.com.

About

CINC Connect

Features
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Hello Meaningful. CINC Connect eliminates the tedious processes of community living and board service, allowing meaningful experiences to thrive. Whether you’re a homeowner, resident, or board member, this all-in-one platform simplifies daily tasks so you can focus on what truly matters—engaging with your community. Designed for HOAs and condos managed by property management companies using CINC, CINC Connect puts everything you need at your fingertips. Key Features: Community Feed – Stay informed with important updates and discussions. Online Voting & Surveys – Participate in community decisions effortlessly. Board Member Tools – Manage action items, approvals, and responsibilities. Amenity Reservations – Book community spaces with ease. Service Requests – Submit and track maintenance requests seamlessly. Visitor & Access Management – Issue guest passes and monitor entry. Package Delivery Management – Get notified when packages arrive. Financial Hub – View your account ledger, pay dues, and manage finances. And More! If your HOA or condo is managed by a company that uses CINC, CINC Connect is your essential tool for a better, more seamless, and engaging community experience. Download today and say hello to meaningful living!

Screenshots

Deako4 screens
CINC Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deako at every 2 weeks against CINC Connect's every 6 weeks. CINC Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deako ships an update every 2 weeks, CINC Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Deako versus CINC Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeakoCINC Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (137 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeakoONR Applications LLC

In-app purchases

None

Deako

No in-app purchases

None

CINC Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deako free?
Deako is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CINC Connect free?
CINC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deako or CINC Connect have ads?
Neither Deako nor CINC Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deako or CINC Connect?
Deako ships an update every 2 weeks, and CINC Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Deako was updated on October 16, 2026 and CINC Connect on October 5, 2026.

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