# Dekala vs HSP SMART

The clearest difference is rating: Dekala at 4.3 against HSP SMART's 2.5. Dekala also leads on ratings volume (404 vs 59) and review sentiment (29% vs 19%). HSP SMART's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dekala holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dekala has 404 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Dekala's written reviews are positive against 19% of HSP SMART's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dekala | HSP SMART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekala/id1441607099/reviews)** | [2.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsp-smart/id1671706857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **404** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 192 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Juku Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471605057) | [文波 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601212546) |

## What reviewers say

### Dekala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekala/id1441607099)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### HSP SMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsp-smart/id1671706857)

Control your RGB LED lighting to create the ultimate lighting experience. Adjust colors, select from multiple scene modes, and customize motor speed. Set multiple timers for automated lighting.

**Highlights:** Adjustable color disk, Multiple scene modes, Adjustable motor speed, Multiple timing settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful colors and lights
- 🌟 Good for inspiring art
- 😌 Relaxing at bedtime
- 💡 Lights still work when movement fails
- 👍 Mostly good for controlling aurora machine

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Power button hidden on iPhone
- ❌ No add button for new devices
- ❌ Music sync doesn't work
- ❌ Lights don't change in scene mode
- ❌ App resets settings and speed

**Reported bugs**

- Power button off screen
- Top row of buttons hidden
- Cannot pair new devices
- Music sync not working
- Lights not changing in scene mode

**Requested features**

- Add more music
- Add more light colors
- Add more scenes
- Sync with Spotify
- Save chosen settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dekala free?

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

### Is HSP SMART free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dekala or HSP SMART?

Dekala is rated higher. Dekala averages 4.3 out of 5 from 404 ratings, while HSP SMART averages 2.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do Dekala or HSP SMART have ads?

Neither Dekala nor HSP SMART shows ads.

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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.*