Comparison

Crestools vs IntelligentElectronicNameplate

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

IntelligentElectronicNameplate

Features
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TAIDEN Intelligent Electronic Nameplate Software In conjunction with the TAIDEN Nameplate Management System, it sets display templates for HCS1083/HCS1086 and other models of nameplates. The main functions are as follows: Single Upload: Connect to the nameplate via NFC Tap or scan code, edit information, and upload templates. Batch Upload: Select personnel and templates, then upload to nearby nameplates. Account Collaboration: Apply to join or invite others via account/email; switch accounts, share data for collaborative design after approval; delete added accounts after collaboration. Seating Arrangement: Create a room, search for devices in the room, design a seating plan in the management system, download data, and then search for devices and upload templates. Account Deletion: Enter "Personal- Account Security", unbind the account to delete it (all data associated with the account will be cleared). Device Management: Set the nameplate language, query, and display nameplate device information.

Screenshots

Crestools4 screens
IntelligentElectronicNameplate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IntelligentElectronicNameplate at none against Crestools's 3. IntelligentElectronicNameplate also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crestools ships an update every 4 months, IntelligentElectronicNameplate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crestools versus IntelligentElectronicNameplate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrestoolsIntelligentElectronicNameplate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehdi BoulhalfaTAIDEN INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Crestools

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

IntelligentElectronicNameplate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crestools free?
Crestools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IntelligentElectronicNameplate free?
IntelligentElectronicNameplate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crestools or IntelligentElectronicNameplate have ads?
Neither Crestools nor IntelligentElectronicNameplate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crestools or IntelligentElectronicNameplate?
Crestools ships an update every 4 months, and IntelligentElectronicNameplate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crestools was updated on June 1, 2026 and IntelligentElectronicNameplate on September 9, 2026.

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