Crestools vs netool.io Pro2
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/
netool.io Pro2
This utility app connects to specialized hardware for network testing and automation. It offers faster configuration, enhanced reliability, and advanced features like SSH automation for tagged and untagged ports. Supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection
- Network automation via SSH
- Discovery Protocol
- DHCP Detection
- VLAN ID detection
- PCAP Capture
- ARP Scanning
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This is the companion app for your new netool.io Pro2. The new netool.io Pro2 hardware is 5 times faster and brings Bluetooth to be able to connect quickly without the need to use Wi-fi. The netool Pro2 is the second version of the Pro line. Time is valuable, so with the faster hardware means faster configuration changes and a smoother experience. Using ether Bluetooth or Wi-Fi you can connect the netool.io Pro2 app to your netool.io Pro2 tester and network automation tool. The netool.io Pro2 is not just faster but more reliable which means we had to write a new app for the new hardware to get the speed and reliability we needed. The netool.pro2 brings the features of the Lite and adds networking automation using SSH. netool.io Pro2's Features - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection support - Discovery Protocol - DHCP Detection - Tag VLAN ID detection - Internet Detection - Flash Port Mode - Save Discovery to Tag Discovery - netool.cloud Support - Share Functions - Trace Route - 802.1X Support - PCAP Capture to USB Drive - Untagged Port Configuration Automation - Tagged VLAN Port Configuration Automation - IF/Then Switch Configuration Automation - ARP Scanning
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: netool.io Pro2 at none against Crestools's 3. netool.io Pro2 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Crestools's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (31 vs 7). 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. netool.io Pro2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
netool.io Pro2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Crestools's written reviews are positive against 0% of netool.io Pro2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Crestools ships an update every 4 months, netool.io Pro2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crestools | netool.io Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (31 ratings) | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mehdi Boulhalfa | Netool LLC |
Customer experience
Crestools
netool.io Pro2
In-app purchases
Crestools
- Crestools One$19.991 Year
- Crestools Pro$22.99
- Crestools Pro macOS$22.99
netool.io Pro2
No in-app purchases
