Comparison

MP Manage vs Crestron ONE

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

Head to head
About

MP Manage

Control audio sources, volume, and paging for multiple zones in retail and hospitality settings. Schedule audio events, manage user access, and operate USB players and internal mixers.

Highlights
  • Zone audio source and volume control
  • Scene recall and update
  • Scheduled audio event recall
  • User access management
  • USB player operation
  • Internal mixer control
  • Wireless paging
Features
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MP Manage is an app for use by the staff of facilities with QSC MP-M40 or MP-M80 music and paging mixers installed. These mixers, offering unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operation are intended for retail and hospitality applications in which paging messages and high-quality audio from various sources is routed to multiple zones. Live mixing functions are also supported for applications requiring reinforcement of entertainment, presentations or conferences. The functions available to the MP Manage user are determined by the installer of the MP-M40 or MP-M80. These functions may include: Zones – Select an audio source and adjust volume for one or more audio zones. Scenes – Recall and update scenes. Scheduler – Schedule the recall of some or all MP-M settings to support the activity schedule of a facility. Security – Allows the facility manager to grant or remove access to specific sets of functions to other staff members who are using MP Manage. Player – Operates the USB Player. Mixer – Provides control for the MP-M internal mixer. Paging – Supports wireless store and forward paging from smartphones. Requirements iPhone, iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini running iOS 8.0 or later QSC MP-M-40 or MP-M-80 with version 1.0 or higher firmware installed. Connection to a Wi-Fi network. Visit www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections.

About

Crestron ONE

Transform your personal device into a powerful control interface for your space. Seamlessly adapt to touch panels and mobile devices, offering convenient access to all your technology. Enjoy an optimized and consistent control experience across platforms.

Highlights
  • Personal device as control interface
  • Seamless adaptation to touch panels
  • Convenient technology access
  • Optimized control experience
  • Consistent cross-platform performance
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Bring Crestron control to the palm of your hand. Crestron ONE™ transforms your personal device into a powerful user interface. The app enables Crestron User Interfaces to be deployed right to your device. This gives you convenient access to all the technology in your space, putting control right in your pocket. Leveraging Crestron HTML5 technology, the app delivers responsive user interfaces that seamlessly adapt from touch panel to mobile device. Built on industry-standard HTML5 and developed through Crestron Construct, your custom interface provides an optimized control experience that stays consistent across all platforms. Whether in a corporate space or home environment, Crestron ONE puts the power of your Crestron system right at your fingertips through a familiar, intuitive interface designed for your device.

Screenshots

MP Manage1 screens
Crestron ONE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crestron ONE at 3.3 against MP Manage's 2.4. Crestron ONE also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 33 months). MP Manage's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crestron ONE holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP Manage ships an update every 33 months, Crestron ONE every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MP Manage versus Crestron ONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP ManageCrestron ONE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (23 ratings)3.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQSC Audio Products, LLC.Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Customer experience

MP Manage

All ratings23 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative60.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Crestron ONE

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

MP Manage

No in-app purchases

None

Crestron ONE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MP Manage free?
MP Manage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crestron ONE free?
Crestron ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MP Manage or Crestron ONE?
Crestron ONE is rated higher. MP Manage averages 2.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Crestron ONE averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do MP Manage or Crestron ONE have ads?
Neither MP Manage nor Crestron ONE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MP Manage or Crestron ONE?
MP Manage ships an update every 33 months, and Crestron ONE every 7 months. Most recently, MP Manage was updated on September 9, 2026 and Crestron ONE on August 22, 2026.

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