# GEST Service Call vs Crestron Go

The clearest difference is rating: GEST Service Call at 5.0 against Crestron Go's 2.2. GEST Service Call also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Crestron Go's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crestron Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GEST Service Call asks for nothing beyond the download.

GEST Service Call holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crestron Go has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GEST Service Call ships an update monthly, Crestron Go every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GEST Service Call | Crestron Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gest-service-call/id1431714870/reviews)** | [2.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crestron-go/id1524705695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yachtcloud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054294425) | [Crestron Electronics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307560804) |

## What reviewers say

### GEST Service Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gest-service-call/id1431714870)

This app connects to a specialized service call button for luxury environments. It offers features like location identification, hardware monitoring, and easy WiFi integration. Designed for those who seek premium functionality and sophisticated design.

**Highlights:** Easy WiFi integration, Location identification via iBeacon, Hardware monitoring (battery, temp, connectivity), Wireless charging support, Customizable design options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crestron Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crestron-go/id1524705695)

Control your smart home or workplace with a customized, intuitive interface. This app offers dynamic navigation, real-time feedback on various systems, and a sleek look consistent with mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable user interface, Dynamic navigation (swiping, knobs, sliders), Real-time feedback on system status, Scalable buttons, sliders, and gauges, Momentum scrolling toolbars and menus, Support for Apple Super Retina display, Integration with Crestron VC-4

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crestron Go - Default | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fully customizable system
- 👍 Works well when set up correctly
- 👍 Exceptional app for control systems
- 👍 Very practical and easy to understand
- 👍 Solid performance for controlling switchers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Setup is very difficult
- 🐛 Expensive purchase model ($99 per device)
- 🐛 Poor user interface and intuitiveness
- 🐛 Slow app updates and lack of maintenance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 16.4.1
- Project upload fails from VTProe
- Black screen on rotation or app re-launch
- App freezes upon opening
- App crashes constantly, especially on rotation

**Requested features**

- Fix restore purchase functionality
- Enable family sharing
- Improve app stability on new iOS releases
- Address keyboard issues in landscape mode
- Ensure settings transfer to new devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GEST Service Call free?

GEST Service Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crestron Go free?

Crestron Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GEST Service Call or Crestron Go?

GEST Service Call is rated higher. GEST Service Call averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Crestron Go averages 2.2 from 99 ratings.

### Do GEST Service Call or Crestron Go have ads?

Neither GEST Service Call nor Crestron Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GEST Service Call or Crestron Go?

GEST Service Call ships an update monthly, and Crestron Go every 4 months. Most recently, GEST Service Call was updated on November 2, 2026 and Crestron Go on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*