Comparison

San Mateo Public Library vs CresTap

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

Head to head
About

San Mateo Public Library

Access your local library's collection on the go. Browse the catalog, manage your account, and download digital books and audiobooks. Find branch information and connect with the library on social media.

Highlights
  • Search catalog
  • Manage account
  • Download eBooks and Audiobooks
  • Place holds
  • Renew materials
  • Branch information and directions
Features
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Take San Mateo Public Library everywhere you go! Features: - Search the catalog - Manage your account - Download eBooks and Audiobooks - Place holds - Renew materials · Connect with us on social media - Check branch opening hours, location and get directions and so much more!

About

CresTap

Features
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CresTap is designed to control your Crestron automation system using Apple Watch. CresTap integrates natively with any 2, 3 and 4-Series control processor via the standard XPanel communication protocol. In addition you can run any combination of Digital, Analog and Serial commands using the power of Siri Shortcuts. Turn on your lights automatically when you arrive home or add your favorite scenes to your iPhone Home Screen for example (You can leverage the power of CresTap Siri Shortcuts even without an Apple Watch). ***CresTap connects to Crestron via a paired iPhone, please note that your Watch needs to be in (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) range of the paired iPhone. Features include; -Standard XPanel protocol eliminates the need for custom code. -Add a shortcut to CresTap on your favorite Apple Watch watch face. -Adapt the look and feel of the Watch App by customizing button and icon colors right from within the iPhone App. -Large set of documented built in icons to choose from. -Real time control for button pushes and feedback. -Up to 10 customizable buttons can be configured. -Connect via Wi-Fi or Mobile (TCP port forwarding may be required). SSL/TLS support for secure connections. -Use device discovery to scan your local network for Crestron devices. CresTap is simply setup by adding a standard XPanel symbol in your SIMPL Windows program and setting up button text and icon signals. Inside the iPhone app you will find sample code to help you get started. CresTap quickly connects to your control system after configuring connection details in the iPhone App and synchronizes automatically with your XPanel symbol running on your control processor upon connection. Please note that the IPID number of the SIMPL Windows symbol must match the IPID defined within CresTap. An icon reference pdf is built into CresTap as well as sample 2, 3 and 4-Series control system programs.

Screenshots

San Mateo Public Library4 screens
CresTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: San Mateo Public Library at Free against CresTap's $17.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

San Mateo Public Library is free to download; CresTap costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
San Mateo Public Library versus CresTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSan Mateo Public LibraryCresTap
PriceFree — better$17.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPeninsula Library SystemAndreas Kaspers

In-app purchases

None

San Mateo Public Library

No in-app purchases

None

CresTap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is San Mateo Public Library free?
San Mateo Public Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CresTap free?
CresTap costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do San Mateo Public Library or CresTap have ads?
Neither San Mateo Public Library nor CresTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, San Mateo Public Library or CresTap?
San Mateo Public Library ships an update every 2 months, and CresTap every 2 months. Most recently, San Mateo Public Library was updated on November 2, 2026 and CresTap on November 4, 2026.

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