# Dekala vs Simply Count +

The clearest difference is price: Dekala at Free against Simply Count +'s $0.99. Dekala also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dekala is free to download; Simply Count + costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dekala | Simply Count + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekala/id1441607099/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **400** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Juku Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471605057) | [Benjamin Brynildsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484123813) |

## 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


### Simply Count +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-count-plus/id6757408377)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dekala free?

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

### Is Simply Count + free?

Simply Count + costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Dekala or Simply Count + have ads?

Neither Dekala nor Simply Count + 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.*