Comparison

Crestools vs Alta Networks

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Alta Networks

Manage and monitor your wireless networks from anywhere using your mobile device. Easily deploy secure networks, view device telemetry, and control content restrictions. Schedule network downtime with a built-in scheduler.

Highlights
  • Deploy secure wireless networks
  • Monitor real-time telemetry
  • Manage content restrictions
  • Schedule network downtime
  • Cross-site network management
Features
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Deploy, monitor and manage your network across multiple sites from the convenience of your mobile device. -Easily create, manage and deploy secure wireless networks -View real-time and historical telemetry with a visual timeline of each connected device. -Manage content restrictions for WiFi devices -Set and manage network downtime via a built-in scheduler The management interface is easily accessible via mobile app or web browser. Sign up for an Alta Labs account using just your name, email, and password or use Google Authentication.

Screenshots

Crestools4 screens
Alta Networks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alta Networks at 82% against Crestools's 33%. Alta Networks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crestools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Alta Networks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alta Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Crestools's written reviews are positive against 82% of Alta Networks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crestools ships an update every 4 months, Alta Networks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Crestools versus Alta Networks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrestoolsAlta Networks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehdi BoulhalfaSoundvision Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Crestools

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Alta Networks

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Crestools

Subscriptions1
  • Crestools One$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Crestools Pro$22.99
  • Crestools Pro macOS$22.99
None

Alta Networks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crestools free?
Crestools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alta Networks free?
Alta Networks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crestools or Alta Networks?
Alta Networks is rated higher. Crestools averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Alta Networks averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Crestools or Alta Networks have ads?
Neither Crestools nor Alta Networks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crestools or Alta Networks?
Crestools ships an update every 4 months, and Alta Networks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crestools was updated on June 1, 2026 and Alta Networks on July 23, 2026.

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