Comparison

Dekala vs EDUP Smart

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

Head to head

Dekala

Smart Wake Up Light APP

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.4400 ratingsView app →

EDUP Smart

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.7234 ratingsView app →

About

Dekala

Control smart wake-up lights and related hardware for an easier intelligent life. Features include remote control, smart alarm and snooze settings, and practical sleeping modes. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights

Remote control
Smart alarm settings
Intelligent snooze
Sunrise/sunset simulation
Voice control integration
7 colorful atmosphere lights
FM radio

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Dekala app connects intelligent hardware products, so that you can enjoy intelligent life easily. [APP Function ] 1. Remote Control 2. Automatic network timing 3. Smart alarm Settings-can set alarm mode, alarm duration and working day 4. Intelligent Snooze Setting-can set Snooze mode and Snooze duration 5. Practical Sleeping mode Settings [ Voice Contral] Support for Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Tall Sprite [ Wake up light Features 1 1.12/24H Time Display 2. Adjustable LED Time Display Brightness 3. Sunrise Simulation 4. Sunset Simulation 5. 7Colorful Atmosphere Light 6. FM Radio 87.5 - 108MHZ 7. Dual Alarm Clocks 8. Four Alarm Clocks 9. 7 kinkds of Ringing Sound 10. 3 kinds of Sleeping Sound 11. Snooze Function 12. USB Electronic Device Charging Port 13. AC Outlets Powered 14. Button Battery [ Support ] If vou have any question, please contact us: support@dekalastore.com

About

EDUP Smart

Control multiple smart devices remotely from a single application. Manage Internet of Things, smart home, and access control devices with fast networking and flexible settings. Share equipment with others for a connected experience.

Highlights

Remote device control
Multi-device management
Internet of Things integration
Smart home control
Access control management
Equipment sharing
Intelligent linkage

Features

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1. Remote control, easy to worry, free control anytime and anywhere 2. Multipe smart devices can be added,and one APP realizes intelligent control of Internet of Things,Internet of Vehicles,smart home,access control,etc. 3. Fast networking, flexible Settings, free view 4. Sharing equipment and passing happiness 5. Intelligent linkage and scenario customization

Screenshots

Dekala4 screens

EDUP Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EDUP Smart at 4.7 against Dekala's 4.4. EDUP Smart also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EDUP Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 400 and 234 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Dekala's written reviews are positive against 44% of EDUP Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dekala ships an update every 9 months, EDUP Smart every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Dekala versus EDUP Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Dekala	EDUP Smart
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.4 (400 ratings)	4.7 (234 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	28.6% of reviews	43.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	400 — better	234
Update frequency	Every 9 months — better	Every 16 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	192 MB	186 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen Juku Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.	春平周

Customer experience

Dekala

All ratings396 ratings

Positive85.4%

Neutral4.3%

Negative10.4%

Written reviews63 reviews

Positive28.6%

Neutral14.3%

Negative57.1%

EDUP Smart

All ratings234 ratings

Positive92.3%

Neutral3.8%

Negative3.8%

Written reviews16 reviews

Positive43.8%

Neutral18.8%

Negative37.5%

User reviews

Dekala

From 400 App Store ratings

What we love

💡 Innovative sunrise alarm clock concept
👍 Easy to use interface when working properly
🌅 Effective soft arousal from sleep with light simulation
🔗 Smart home integration potential (Alexa/Google Home)
🎵 Good selection of pre-downloaded sounds and music

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
🔌 Persistent WiFi connectivity issues
⚠️ Settings don't save reliably
🔐 Requires WiFi password input in app (security concern)
🐢 Extremely slow app performance and loading times

EDUP Smart

From 234 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Easy and fast to use
💡 Good for setting alarms and lights remotely
🌈 Endless color options
🎶 Calming and good quality sounds
💰 Good value for the price

Room to improve

🐛 Connection issues are frequent
😠 Limited to 4 alarms
💡 Display brightness too high
🔒 Requires registration and internet connection
👎 App doesn't connect to wall clock

Bugs and requests

Dekala

Reported bugs

14 issues

Alarm settings revert to 'everyday' when saving specific days
Sunrise alarm slider cannot be toggled off in app
App freezes when changing alarm names
Timezone/display type editing causes animation freezes
Alarm notifications cannot be dismissed, blocking app functionality

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App fails to discover device on startup
WiFi connection indicator stuck on orange/offline status
Time syncing fails despite network time being enabled
Radio search function disables when pressed twice
Cannot change time in newer Apple OS versions
App crashes when attempting Google Home/Alexa connection
System exception errors on smart home setup
Verification code not sent to email during activation
Developer website/support server cannot be found

Requested features

12 requests

Light-only alarm option without sound
Preview sounds and light brightness before saving
Manual color picker for colored light mode
Direct radio station tuning instead of presets
Custom music/sound upload capability

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Adjustable light fade-in duration (less than 10 minutes)
Sleep timer with light-only option
App widget for quick access to smart actions
Bluetooth speaker capability
Better quality nature sounds with less repetition
Manual location/timezone entry option
Ability to edit radio station list names

EDUP Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues

Connection failed repeatedly
App wouldn't connect to wall clock
Fails to pair/connect
Would not connect on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

Requested features

6 requests

Add more alarm slots
Option to deactivate beep sound
Add more color options (e.g., red)
Allow colors to be dimmer
Add Russian language support

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Lower display brightness options (10% or 5%)

In-app purchases

None

Dekala

No in-app purchases

None

EDUP Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dekala free?

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

Is EDUP Smart free?

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

Which has better reviews, Dekala or EDUP Smart?

EDUP Smart is rated higher. Dekala averages 4.4 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while EDUP Smart averages 4.7 from 234 ratings.

Do Dekala or EDUP Smart have ads?

Neither Dekala nor EDUP Smart shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Dekala or EDUP Smart?

Dekala ships an update every 9 months, and EDUP Smart every 16 months. Most recently, Dekala was updated on October 15, 2026 and EDUP Smart on October 15, 2026.