Comparison

iDevices Connected vs DEC Connect

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

Head to head
About

iDevices Connected

Control your smart home devices remotely from your iOS device. Create custom schedules, automate actions with location triggers, and monitor energy usage. Group devices by room for simplified management and integrate with voice assistants and IFTTT for enhanced automation.

Highlights
  • Remote access to smart devices
  • Customizable schedules and scenes
  • Location-based automation triggers
  • Energy reporting
  • Voice control integration
  • IFTTT compatibility
  • Room and zone grouping
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Create the smart home you envision and realize the connected lifestyle you expect with iDevices Wi-Fi-enabled switches, outlets and thermostat. Whether you're at work, on vacation, or running around with the kids outside, control iDevices products from anywhere on your iOS device.  

The iDevices Connected app is packed with intuitive smart features, empowering you to make the everyday things in your home extraordinary. We designed the app, but think of it as a blank canvas you can customize based on your lifestyle. Set schedules that cater to your daily life and make your home more efficient. Add a layer of security with location triggers that switch the lights on as soon as you pull into the driveway. 

Design your smart home within the app and control it on a single screen. Make it your own with custom photos and accessory names. You can even group accessories into rooms and zones for simple, yet smart control. 

Know your home like never before with comprehensive energy reporting and custom notifications that give you a heads up when something changes, even when you're on the road. 
 
 While there’s no need for multiple apps or hubs, you can set up your HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub for even additional functionality, including sunrise and sunset triggers. You can also connect with the IFTTT app to enable custom triggers, link multiple accessories, and further automate your smart home.  
iDevices Features:
 - Voice control with Siri®, Alexa*, or the Google Assistant*.  
- Dynamic schedules & scenes
 - IFTTT compatibility 
- Easy in-app setup
 - Energy reporting 
- Remote access 
- No hub required

 *Requires Alexa-enabled accessory or a Google Assistant-enabled device. 
The iDevices Customer Experience Team is here to make sure you get the most out of the app and your products! Contact Support@iDevicesinc.com with any questions you might have.

About

DEC Connect

Manage your Delaware Electric Cooperative account on the go. View usage and billing, make payments, and report service issues. Access bill history and facility maps easily.

Highlights
  • View account balance and due date
  • Manage recurring payments
  • View bill history (PDFs)
  • Analyze energy usage graphs
  • Report account/service issues
  • Contact customer service
  • Locate facilities and dropboxes
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DEC Connect provides Delaware Electric Cooperative customers account management at their fingertips. Customers can view their usage and billing, manage payments, notify customer service of account and service issues and receive special messaging from DEC. Additional Features: Bill & Pay - Quickly view your current account balance and due date, manage recurring payments and modify payment methods. You can also view bill history including PDF versions of paper bills directly on your mobile device. My Usage - View energy usage graphs to identify high usage trends. Navigate graphs quickly using an intuitive gesture based interface. Contact Us - Easily contact DEC by email or phone. You can also submit one of the many predefined messages, with the ability to include pictures and GPS coordinates. Maps - Displays facility and payment dropbox locations on a map interface.

Screenshots

iDevices Connected4 screens
DEC Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DEC Connect at 2.9 against iDevices Connected's 2.2. iDevices Connected's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 34) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

DEC Connect holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDevices Connected has 329 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of iDevices Connected's written reviews are positive against 26% of DEC Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iDevices Connected versus DEC Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDevices ConnectedDEC Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (329 ratings)2.9 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews26.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings329 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHubbell IncDelaware Electric Cooperative, Inc

Customer experience

iDevices Connected

All ratings329 ratings
Positive21.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative69.6%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative69.2%

DEC Connect

All ratings34 ratings
Positive44.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative68.4%

Bugs and requests

iDevices Connected

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes when trying to access advanced settings
  • Devices frequently go offline and cannot be reconnected
  • Schedules and automations not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more smart home devices
  • Improve scheduling and automation options
  • Provide more detailed energy usage reporting
  • Allow customization of device icons and names

DEC Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iDevices Connected

No in-app purchases

None

DEC Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDevices Connected free?
iDevices Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DEC Connect free?
DEC Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDevices Connected or DEC Connect?
DEC Connect is rated higher. iDevices Connected averages 2.2 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while DEC Connect averages 2.9 from 34 ratings.
Do iDevices Connected or DEC Connect have ads?
Neither iDevices Connected nor DEC Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDevices Connected or DEC Connect?
iDevices Connected ships an update every 2 months, and DEC Connect every 2 months. Most recently, iDevices Connected was updated on September 20, 2026 and DEC Connect on August 13, 2026.

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