Comparison

CresTap vs SECH

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

SECH

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Your companion for a seamless experience at Secrets Hideaways. Use the app to explore and access exclusive services during your stay โ€” from wellness and entertainment to special experiences available only to guests. โ€ข Access members-only content and features โ€ข Enjoy on-site services with ease โ€ข Stay connected to the full Secrets Hideaways experience

Screenshots

CresTap4 screens
SECH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SECH at Free against CresTap's $17.99. SECH 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 ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SECH 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

CresTap ships an update every 2 months, SECH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
CresTap versus SECH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCresTapSECH
Price$17.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndreas KaspersSECH TECHNOLOGY LLC

In-app purchases

None

CresTap

No in-app purchases

None

SECH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CresTap free?
CresTap costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SECH free?
SECH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CresTap or SECH have ads?
Neither CresTap nor SECH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CresTap or SECH?
CresTap ships an update every 2 months, and SECH fortnightly. Most recently, CresTap was updated on September 30, 2026 and SECH on October 4, 2026.

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