# Dekala vs TaxTipCalculator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TaxTipCalculator at 100% against Dekala's 29%. TaxTipCalculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Dekala's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (400 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dekala is free to download; TaxTipCalculator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TaxTipCalculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dekala has 400 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of TaxTipCalculator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dekala | TaxTipCalculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekala/id1441607099/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxtipcalculator/id6670525242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **400** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 192 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Juku Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471605057) | [Jacob Sanders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766613846) |

## 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


### TaxTipCalculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxtipcalculator/id6670525242)

This app simplifies bill calculations for dining out. It offers features like customizable tip percentages, tax calculation, and easy bill splitting for groups. Enjoy accurate, real-time calculations with support for multiple currencies and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Intuitive Interface, Customizable Tip Percentages, Tax Calculation, Bill Splitting, Real-Time Calculations, Multiple Currency Support, Offline Functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dekala free?

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

### Is TaxTipCalculator free?

TaxTipCalculator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dekala or TaxTipCalculator?

TaxTipCalculator is rated higher. Dekala averages 4.4 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while TaxTipCalculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dekala or TaxTipCalculator have ads?

Neither Dekala nor TaxTipCalculator shows ads.

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