Comparison

Crestron Home vs Mycube Safe

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

Head to head
About

Crestron Home

Control your entire smart home from your mobile device. Manage lighting, climate, audio, video, shades, and security with intuitive controls and voice commands. Personalize your living spaces and create custom scenes for effortless automation.

Highlights
  • Remote smart home control
  • Lighting and climate management
  • Audio and video control
  • Shade and security integration
  • Customizable scenes
  • Voice command support
  • Personalized room settings
Features
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The Crestron Home™ app makes it easy to access and control every aspect of your Crestron smart home with the tap of a button on your iPhone® or iPad®, or with the sound of your voice. Lighting, climate, audio, video, shades, security, and more are at your command, from wherever you happen to be. Experience rooms that awaken with a single touch and environments that adjust to your every mood. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your home is safe and sound, whether you’re home or away. Crestron Home elevates your living experience, transforming your everyday commands into instantaneous delight. Designed for you Personalize your experience for every room and space in your home. Create scenes to activate multiple smart home features with one tap. Easily personalize your room images and screen savers. Seamless, simple control Easily manage one or multiple homes, remotely or on the premises. Responsive and intuitive Access all your home’s information via smooth animations and easy-to-navigate, responsive icons. Organize your favorites, navigate your rooms, and personalize each destination with your image of choice. Easy accessibility Instantly activate any level of control you require. Dynamic performance Commands are displayed dynamically, from home screen actions to climate control. Set your preferred temperature and see the transition occur right before your eyes. Connected entertainment Enjoy what matters, including a rich multimedia experience that features your preferred entertainment services, all easy to access and control. NOTE: Use of the Crestron Home app requires a Crestron smart home system that has been installed and licensed by a Crestron Authorized Dealer. Visit our Dealer Locator page to find one near you: https://www.crestron.com/en-US/How-To-Buy/find-a-dealer-or-partner/Elite-Platinum-Residential-Dealers

About

Mycube Safe

Control your smart safe remotely with this app. Lock and unlock, manage inventory, grant access to family, and receive security alerts for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Inventory cataloging
  • Family access sharing
  • Activity audit trail
  • Tamper notifications
  • Face/Touch ID login
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iCube safe, by Mycube, is the world's best smart safe. The Mycube Safe iOS app puts your iCube safe in the palm of your hand. With our end-to-end cloud security platform, your safe has never been more secure. Lock and unlock your iCube anywhere in the world, catalog your inventory, share access with your family, review your activity, and receive notifications if someone tampers with your safe. The iCube is like having a personal security guard for your safe 24/7. iCube uses encrypted IoT technology to make sure that the network between you and your safe is always secure. iCube connects over cellular allowing for seamless set up and reliable connectivity. Leave your safe open by mistake? The iCube app will remind and allow you to lock your safe from anywhere. Afraid of someone moving your safe? iCube will notify you if your safe moves. iCube safe requires a power outlet and offers a rechargeable battery backup lasting for several days. Having an iCube smart safe allows you to monitor your safe whether you're at home or away. - Encrypted internet of things cloud security - Face/Touch ID login with backup access code - Uses your cellular network; no need for WiFi or Bluetooth setup - Times out when senses inactivity - Lock/unlock your safe anywhere using your iPhone - Add a family member to give them access - See the state that your safe is in - Choose from a list of popular inventory to catalog the contents of your safe and keep track of your valuables - Review safe activity in an audit trail log - Receive notifications if your safe is left open, your safe is moved, or someone tries to open your safe - Never need to remember a passcode again

Screenshots

Crestron Home4 screens
Mycube Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mycube Safe at 100% against Crestron Home's 43%. Mycube Safe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). Crestron Home's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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

Mycube Safe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crestron Home has 108 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Crestron Home's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mycube Safe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crestron Home ships an update every 2 months, Mycube Safe every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Crestron Home versus Mycube Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrestron HomeMycube Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (108 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings108 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1711.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrestron Electronics, Inc.Parsed, LLC

Customer experience

Crestron Home

All ratings108 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative46.8%

Mycube Safe

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Crestron Home

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App does not connect to home on iPad
  • Scenes not appearing in the app
  • Bug where app doesn't scroll (music zones)
  • iPhone won't rotate from portrait to landscape
  • MacBook version doesn't connect
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  • App cannot locate homes on network
  • iOS shortcut feature broken
  • Thermostat control resets after changing
  • Air conditioning never shows correct setting or responds
  • AC units misbehaving after update
  • Desired temperature setting resets
  • Cannot see desired temperature
  • Alerts not visible
  • Latencies at app launch due to websockets
  • Basic gestures like edge swipe mishandled
  • Climates (VRV) and STB selection issues
  • STB remotes disappear
  • Blackout shade no longer responds to app
  • Adding lights to a custom scene freezes app

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow iPad app to run on Vision Pro
  • Add in-app help for users
  • Fix master volume to change zones proportionally
  • Support Dynamic Type for iOS text size
  • Add Favourites for FTA, Foxtel, Fetch TV
Show 5 more
  • Default to Remote Tab if no favourites
  • Allow user to add customized web view
  • Add pool controls (Pentair)
  • Add garage door controls (Liftmaster)
  • Integrate with 4K security camera NVRs (Lorex)

Mycube Safe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Crestron Home

No in-app purchases

None

Mycube Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crestron Home free?
Crestron Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mycube Safe free?
Mycube Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crestron Home or Mycube Safe?
Mycube Safe is rated higher. Crestron Home averages 3.7 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Mycube Safe averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Crestron Home or Mycube Safe have ads?
Neither Crestron Home nor Mycube Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crestron Home or Mycube Safe?
Crestron Home ships an update every 2 months, and Mycube Safe every 5 months. Most recently, Crestron Home was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mycube Safe on October 24, 2026.

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