Comparison

Network Configuration Manager vs CrispTel Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Network Configuration Manager

This app provides mobile access to an on-premise network configuration management solution. It allows network administrators to view device inventory, compare configurations, track changes, and monitor compliance from their iPhone.

Highlights
  • Network status summary
  • Device inventory view
  • Configuration comparison
  • Configuration backup history
  • Change tracking
  • Policy violation detection
  • Alarm monitoring
Features
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You need to run ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager on your on-premise server to use this app. To start using this app, you must login with your existing Network Configuration Manager credentials. Network Configuration Manager is a multi-vendor network change, configuration and compliance management (NCCCM) solution for switches, routers, firewalls and other network devices. Trusted by thousands of network administrators around the world, Network Configuration Manager helps automate and take control of the entire life cycle of device configuration management. If you are already running Network Configuration Manager in Windows or Linux server, you can use this App to access it from your iPhone. Feature Highlights: With the Network Configuration Manager iPhone App, you can: Get at-a-glance summary of your entire network status. View complete inventory information. View all available device configurations. Compare the running configuration with the startup or baseline configuration. Get configuration backup history. View the list of all configuration changes. Detect configuration policy violations to ensure compliance. View the list of all alarms with their severity levels. The App works with Network Configuration Manager Version 12.4 and above.

About

CrispTel Messenger

Send and receive text messages using your dedicated business phone number. This app allows multiple users to access the same number for team replies and enables communication from any computer via a web browser. Customers can text your business number directly, offering convenience.

Highlights
  • Send/receive texts from business number
  • Multi-device access with single sign-in
  • Web browser access for computers
  • Multiple users share one number
  • Picture messaging support
Features
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With CrispTel Messenger, you can send and receive texts from your business phone numbers. Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! • Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number • Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: • Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in • Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) • Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

Screenshots

Network Configuration Manager4 screens
CrispTel Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CrispTel Messenger at 5.0 against Network Configuration Manager's 4.3. CrispTel Messenger also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Network Configuration Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CrispTel Messenger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Configuration Manager has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Configuration Manager ships an update every 2 months, CrispTel Messenger every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Configuration Manager versus CrispTel Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Configuration ManagerCrispTel Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationTextable

Customer experience

Network Configuration Manager

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CrispTel Messenger

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Network Configuration Manager

No in-app purchases

None

CrispTel Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Configuration Manager free?
Network Configuration Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrispTel Messenger free?
CrispTel Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Configuration Manager or CrispTel Messenger?
CrispTel Messenger is rated higher. Network Configuration Manager averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while CrispTel Messenger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Configuration Manager or CrispTel Messenger have ads?
Neither Network Configuration Manager nor CrispTel Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Configuration Manager or CrispTel Messenger?
Network Configuration Manager ships an update every 2 months, and CrispTel Messenger every 32 months. Most recently, Network Configuration Manager was updated on October 12, 2026 and CrispTel Messenger on October 3, 2026.

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