# SmartPay Anywhere vs Crestron Go

The clearest difference is rating: SmartPay Anywhere at 4.3 against Crestron Go's 2.5. SmartPay Anywhere also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Crestron Go's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crestron Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartPay Anywhere asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartPay Anywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crestron Go has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartPay Anywhere ships an update every 3 months, Crestron Go every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartPay Anywhere | Crestron Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpay-anywhere/id1155597117/reviews)** | [2.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crestron-go-tablet/id1524706097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OneCause, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/308140802) | [Crestron Electronics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307560804) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartPay Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpay-anywhere/id1155597117)

Process payments and manage event registrations conveniently from any device. This platform allows for easy payment collection via web browser or mobile app, streamlining event management.

**Highlights:** Collect payments, Manage event registration, Web browser processing, Smartphone/tablet processing, Included with Mobile Bidding packages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crestron Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crestron-go-tablet/id1524706097)

This app provides an intuitive and reliable user interface for controlling various aspects of your home, workplace, or classroom. It offers dynamic navigation with interactive elements and real-time feedback for functions like lighting, temperature, and security.

**Highlights:** Intuitive user interface, Dynamic navigation with swiping, Interactive controls (knobs, sliders, gauges), Real-time feedback on settings, Customizable control needs, Support for Super Retina display

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crestron Go Tablet - Default | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartPay Anywhere free?

SmartPay Anywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crestron Go free?

Crestron Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartPay Anywhere or Crestron Go?

SmartPay Anywhere is rated higher. SmartPay Anywhere averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Crestron Go averages 2.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do SmartPay Anywhere or Crestron Go have ads?

Neither SmartPay Anywhere nor Crestron Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartPay Anywhere or Crestron Go?

SmartPay Anywhere ships an update every 3 months, and Crestron Go every 4 months. Most recently, SmartPay Anywhere was updated on November 2, 2026 and Crestron Go on November 5, 2026.

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