Comparison

Vivint vs Deako

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

Head to head
About

Vivint

Manage your entire smart home ecosystem from a single application. Control security systems, cameras, locks, lighting, and thermostats remotely. Receive real-time alerts for enhanced home safety and energy efficiency.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Remote camera viewing and recording
  • Two-way talk with doorbell camera
  • Smart lock control
  • Thermostat and lighting management
  • Customizable automation rules
  • Real-time alerts and notifications
Features
Currently charting
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The Vivint app brings home security, energy management, and smart home features all into one place. Whether you’re on the go or at home, managing your home has never been simpler. The Vivint app allows you to: Arm or disarm your security system Control your whole system anytime, anywhere, with the touch of a button. Arm and disarm your system and set up custom actions to automate your smart home.   Stay in control, even when you’re away See and speak with visitors through your doorbell from anywhere with 2-way talk and clear 180x180 HD video. Unlock the door for a guest, change the temperature, turn on Smart Deter, and much more, even if you’re not home. View live camera feeds and recordings Keep your home safer with cameras and security that work together. Check on what's happening around your home day and night, and rewatch important events with 30-day DVR recording and Smart Clips. Save energy Create custom schedules for your lights and turn them off from anywhere. Adjust your thermostat from your phone to save money, even if you’re away. Lock and unlock your home Know your home is secure by checking the status of your smart locks, and lock or unlock your doors with a swipe. Check to see if the garage door is open through the status indicator on the app, and be alerted right away if you happen to leave it open.   Receive alerts and notifications Know if one of your cameras has deterred a lurker, your garage door was left open, a package has been delivered, and much more. Note: Vivint Smart Home System and service subscription required. Call 877.788.2697 for information on a new System. Note: If you’re looking for the app that supports the Vivint Go! Control Panel, search and download the “Vivint Classic” app.

About

Deako

Control your home's lighting from anywhere with this app. Set schedules, create custom scenes for any mood, and manage your entire home's lighting system with ease. Setup is simple, and integration with smart home platforms is seamless.

Highlights
  • Remote lighting control
  • Customizable schedules and timers
  • Create mood-setting scenes
  • Manage lighting by room/zone
  • Easy setup without hubs
  • Smart home platform integration
Features
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Smarter lighting, right at your fingertips. The Deako App makes smart lighting simple. Whether you’re setting the mood for movie night, waking up gently to a scheduled sunrise, or ensuring your home looks lived-in while you’re away, Deako adapts to the way you live. With the Deako App, you can: - CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE: Forgot to turn the lights off? No problem. The Deako App lets you control your lights from anywhere in the world using your smartphone. Whether you're upstairs or out of town, your lighting is always in your hands. - SET SCHEDULES & TIMERS: Create recurring schedules to automatically turn lights on or off at specific times. Wake up to a well-lit kitchen, or ensure the porch light is always on after sunset. - CREATE CUSTOM SCENES: Set the mood in seconds. With scenes, you can control multiple lights at once to match any activity or time of day — movie night, dinner, bedtime, and more. - MANAGE WHOLE-HOME LIGHTING: Organize your switches by room or zone for easier access. Turn off the whole house with a single tap or manage just the lights in one room or floor. - BREEZE THROUGH SETUP: Configure your Deako smart devices with just a few taps. The app walks you through every step, making installation fast and frustration-free — no hubs, no headaches. - INTEGRATE SEAMLESSLY: Connect to your preferred smart home platform for voice and home automation control. To learn more, visit deako.com.

Screenshots

Vivint4 screens
Deako4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vivint at 4.6 against Deako's 2.5. Vivint also leads on ratings volume (860K vs 137) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). Deako's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 22%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Vivint holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivint has 860K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Vivint's written reviews are positive against 35% of Deako's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivint ships an update fortnightly, Deako every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Vivint versus Deako: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivintDeako
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (860K ratings) — better2.5 (137 ratings)
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews34.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings860K — better137
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivintDeako

Customer experience

Vivint

All ratings860,388 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,597 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative66.6%

Deako

All ratings137 ratings
Positive33.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative63.5%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative63.9%

Bugs and requests

Vivint

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and fails to load cameras
  • Cameras frequently go offline unexpectedly
  • Alarm system triggers false alarms
  • Sync issues between app, panel, and devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS/Android versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode support for tablets
  • Improve customization options for alerts and notifications
  • Integrate with more smart home platforms
  • Provide better video storage and playback capabilities
  • Enhance two-way audio functionality

Deako

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vivint

No in-app purchases

None

Deako

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vivint free?
Vivint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deako free?
Deako is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vivint or Deako?
Vivint is rated higher. Vivint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 860K ratings, while Deako averages 2.5 from 137 ratings.
Do Vivint or Deako have ads?
Neither Vivint nor Deako shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivint or Deako?
Vivint ships an update fortnightly, and Deako every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vivint was updated on September 24, 2026 and Deako on September 23, 2026.

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