Crestools vs Dracast Kala Plus
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/
Dracast Kala Plus
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The Dracast Kala+ app provides wireless remote control for Dracast Kala. Plus Series LED Lights. Control dimming, color temperature, lighting effects, full-spectrum RGB and color gel presets. Dracast Kala Plus app provides wireless control via bluetooth for Dracast Kala. Plus Series lights. Control dimming, color temperature, lighting effects, full-spectrum RGB, color gel presets, and DMX settings. * Lights can be controlled individually or in assigned groups. * Lighting effects can be controlled and modified within the app. * Full-spectrum RGB can be controlled via RGB color picker, HSI sliders, CIE coordinates, or color gel presets. * CCT can be adjusted in the 2000K – 10000K range. * Green / Magenta color adjustments can be made within the app * Special effects included in the Kala Plus app: Candle, Cop Car, Fire, Fireworks, KTV, Lightning, SOS, Strobe, and TV
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dracast Kala Plus at none against Crestools's 3. Dracast Kala Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). 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. Dracast Kala Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crestools ships an update every 4 months, Dracast Kala Plus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crestools | Dracast Kala Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mehdi Boulhalfa | Draco Broadcast Inc |
In-app purchases
Crestools
- Crestools One$19.991 Year
- Crestools Pro$22.99
- Crestools Pro macOS$22.99
Dracast Kala Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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