# Indigo Touch vs iDay Deluxe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Indigo Touch at 82% against iDay Deluxe's 39%. Indigo Touch also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). iDay Deluxe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDay Deluxe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Indigo Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Indigo Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Indigo Touch has 139 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Indigo Touch's written reviews are positive against 39% of iDay Deluxe's.

Indigo Touch ships an update every 7 months, iDay Deluxe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Indigo Touch | iDay Deluxe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indigo-touch/id305247971/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iday-deluxe/id305882794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perceptive Automation, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305247975) | [ihanwel.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/296400161) |

## What reviewers say

### Indigo Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indigo-touch/id305247971)

Control your smart home devices remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage lighting, appliances, HVAC, and more from anywhere with an internet connection. Requires the Indigo Smart Home Hub software on a Mac.

**Highlights:** Remote control of lighting, appliances, HVAC, and more, Instant access to all smart home devices, Execute custom Action Groups, View and update device and variable values in real-time, Bonjour enabled for easy connection, Customizable UI pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 👍 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure local control
- 👍 Customizable control pages
- 🚀 Extensive device integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📆 Outdated UI/UX
- 🕰️ Lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent device status reporting

**Requested features**

- Geolocation/automation based on location
- Siri/Shortcuts integration
- Improved voice control support
- Widgets and modern iOS UI


### iDay Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iday-deluxe/id305882794)

Never forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries again. This app imports contacts' birthdays, allows manual entries for special occasions, and provides daily astrological and historical information. You can also send personalized birthday wishes via email, text, or calls.

**Highlights:** Birthday and anniversary reminders, Import birthdays from address book, Manual entry for special dates, Daily horoscope and astrological data, Historical facts and 'On This Day' info, Send birthday wishes via email/text, Integrated data backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jahresabo | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Indigo Touch free?

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

### Is iDay Deluxe free?

iDay Deluxe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Indigo Touch or iDay Deluxe?

Indigo Touch is rated higher. Indigo Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while iDay Deluxe averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Indigo Touch or iDay Deluxe have ads?

Neither Indigo Touch nor iDay Deluxe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Indigo Touch or iDay Deluxe?

Indigo Touch ships an update every 7 months, and iDay Deluxe every 2 months. Most recently, Indigo Touch was updated on September 18, 2026 and iDay Deluxe on September 1, 2026.

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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.*