Comparison

EchoAccess vs CRMX Toolbox2

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

Head to head
About

EchoAccess

Control and configure ETC Unison Echo lighting systems remotely from your iOS device. Adjust lighting levels, manage zones, and save presets. Secure your system with multiple passwords.

Highlights
  • Remote lighting control
  • Zone and space management
  • Preset recording and activation
  • System configuration
  • Multiple password security
Features
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EchoAccess provides remote control and configuration of ETC Unison Echo® lighting-control systems from any iOS device. Once connected, you are able to set lighting levels, combine spaces, and control zones directly, as well as record, activate and deactivate presets for connected Echo stations and sensors. For added security, you can assign varying levels of system access and functionality with multiple system passwords. Please note: In addition to downloading the EchoAccess mobile app, you must have at least one Access BT Interface or Expansion Bridge within your Echo control system for complete remote configuration and control.

About

CRMX Toolbox2

Manage and connect to your CRMX devices with this utility app. It allows for firmware updates and configuration of all Bluetooth-enabled CRMX products, simplifying device management.

Highlights
  • Connect to CRMX devices
  • Track CRMX devices
  • Conduct firmware updates
  • Configure Bluetooth CRMX products
Features
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The CRMX Toolbox app is designed to make it easier to track and connect to your fixtures and devices. The key features of the app is the ability to conduct firmware updates and enable configuration of all bluetooth CRMX products.

Screenshots

EchoAccess4 screens
CRMX Toolbox24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CRMX Toolbox2 at Free against EchoAccess's $2.99. CRMX Toolbox2 also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). EchoAccess's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 2.2). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

CRMX Toolbox2 is free to download; EchoAccess costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EchoAccess holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EchoAccess ships an update every 4 months, CRMX Toolbox2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EchoAccess versus CRMX Toolbox2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoAccessCRMX Toolbox2
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better2.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc.LumenRadio AB

Customer experience

EchoAccess

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CRMX Toolbox2

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

EchoAccess

No in-app purchases

None

CRMX Toolbox2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EchoAccess free?
EchoAccess costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRMX Toolbox2 free?
CRMX Toolbox2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EchoAccess or CRMX Toolbox2?
EchoAccess is rated higher. EchoAccess averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while CRMX Toolbox2 averages 2.2 from 9 ratings.
Do EchoAccess or CRMX Toolbox2 have ads?
Neither EchoAccess nor CRMX Toolbox2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoAccess or CRMX Toolbox2?
EchoAccess ships an update every 4 months, and CRMX Toolbox2 every 2 months. Most recently, EchoAccess was updated on October 12, 2026 and CRMX Toolbox2 on September 27, 2026.

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