Crestools vs CYP Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crestools
This app helps developers and integrators manage Crestron devices via SSH or Telnet. It offers features like project grouping, file management, network scanning, and a built-in terminal for communication. Debug SimplWindows programs and share reports with ease.
- Project grouping for devices
- SFTP file management
- Network device discovery
- SSH/Telnet terminal
- Command reporting and sharing
- SimplWindows program debugging
- Cresnet device tree view
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Crestools is designed for developers and integrators who work with Crestron products using SSH or telnet. # FEATURES • PROJECTS Group your devices by project name to easily retrieve them and keep your workflow clean • FILE MANAGER Manage your devices files using SFTP • BROWSER Scan for devices on local network to discover all the compatible devices around you • TERMINAL Communicate in SSH , SSL or CTP to any of your devices using the built-in terminal • REPORTS Create reports or use the default ones to send multiple commands at the same device in a single touch • SHARING Share your reports via any messenger app • ADDRESS BOOKS Share or import your devices by address books • FAVORITES Save your favorite commands • SIMPLWINDOWS PROGRAM DEBUGGER Debug any SimplWindows program. Modify and visualize in real time signal • CRESNET DEVICE TREEVIEW Scan for Cresnet devices connected to processors. • BACKUP iCloud backs up all your data # SUPPORT If you need any help, contact us on our Facebook page, our website https://crestools.app or at support@crestools.app. We will answer you shortly! # Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CYP Control
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This App designed to be used in conjunction with the CPLUS-421PLV, the 4 by 2 matrix produced by Cypress Technology Co., Ltd. It provides a simple and efficient way for the user to control CPLUS-421PLV via telnet commands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CYP Control at none against Crestools's 3. CYP Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Crestools's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Crestools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. CYP Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crestools ships an update every 4 months, CYP Control every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crestools | CYP Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mehdi Boulhalfa | Cypress Technology Co., LTD. |
In-app purchases
Crestools
- Crestools One$19.991 Year
- Crestools Pro$22.99
- Crestools Pro macOS$22.99
CYP Control
No in-app purchases
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