Comparison

Crestools vs PLANET CloudNMS

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

PLANET CloudNMS

Features
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PLANET CloudNMS App is an intelligent mobile application designed to extend the capabilities of PLANET CloudNMS platform, enabling users to manage and monitor their networks in real time from anywhere, anytime. With CloudNMS App, administrators can easily access the status of network devices, receive instant alerts, and perform remote configurations directly from their smartphones or tablets. It provides seamless integration with PLANET CloudNMS, delivering a unified cloud-based and mobile-first management experience. ________________________________________ Features ● Intuitive mobile interface with real-time monitoring and management of devices via the CloudNMS platform. ● Quick overview of the entire network through the Managed Device page and interactive dashboard. ● Monitor and control PLANET wireless APs: system information, Wi-Fi status, client details, and security settings. ● Manage PLANET switches: port and VLAN status, PoE power usage, traffic statistics, and Layer 2 features. ● Monitor routers, gateways, and other PLANET devices including media converters, HaLow IoT gateways. ● Instant push notifications for alerts such as downtime, traffic anomalies, and security events. ● No additional hardware required — cloud-based architecture for cost-efficient management. ________________________________________ Supported Devices ● PLANET managed switches, wireless APs/routers, gateways, media converters, and more.

Screenshots

Crestools4 screens
PLANET CloudNMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLANET CloudNMS at none against Crestools's 3. PLANET CloudNMS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PLANET CloudNMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crestools ships an update every 4 months, PLANET CloudNMS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crestools versus PLANET CloudNMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrestoolsPLANET CloudNMS
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, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehdi BoulhalfaPLANET Technology Corporation.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Crestools

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

PLANET CloudNMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crestools free?
Crestools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLANET CloudNMS free?
PLANET CloudNMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crestools or PLANET CloudNMS have ads?
Neither Crestools nor PLANET CloudNMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crestools or PLANET CloudNMS?
Crestools ships an update every 4 months, and PLANET CloudNMS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crestools was updated on June 1, 2026 and PLANET CloudNMS on September 14, 2026.

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