CresTap vs Cirrus IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CresTap
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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.
Cirrus IQ
This app provides pilots with a centralized hub for managing their Cirrus aircraft. It offers remote access to vital aircraft data, flight summaries, landing performance insights, and maintenance tracking. Owners can stay informed about their aircraft's status and performance from anywhere.
- Remote aircraft data sync
- Flight summary with manifest
- Approach landing insights
- Inspection and part tracking
- Flight data export
- Automatic database updates
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The Cirrus IQ app is the mobile pilot intelligence hub that organizes your Cirrus Life. Owners of connected SR-Series and Vision Jet aircraft may wirelessly access aircraft data from virtually anywhere in the world. IQ PRO includes a suite of features that provide vertically integrated aircraft management and pilot performance such as: • Remote Aircraft Sync for fluid levels, battery health, and oil temperature • Flight Summary with passenger manifest and purpose • Approach Score - gain insights on every landing • Inspection and Life-Limited Part tracking • Export flight lists and aircraft flight data • Automatic Database Updates for aircraft equipped with Garmin GDL 60 (Separate database subscription required) Available for Cirrus aircraft models: SR-Series starting in model year 2020 Vision Jets starting with serial number 0463
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cirrus IQ at Free against CresTap's $17.99. Cirrus IQ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). CresTap's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Cirrus IQ is free to download; CresTap costs $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CresTap ships an update every 2 months, Cirrus IQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CresTap | Cirrus IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (224 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 224 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 475 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Kaspers | Cirrus Aircraft |
In-app purchases
CresTap
No in-app purchases
Cirrus IQ
No in-app purchases









