Comparison

Crystal Inventory vs AYConnect

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

Head to head
About

Crystal Inventory

Manage your business inventory and clients with ease. This app offers powerful search and filtering for items, detailed client profiles, and integrated communication tools for sales and service.

Highlights
  • Inventory search by vendor or item type
  • Client data management
  • Point-of-sale features
  • SKU lookup
  • Integrated email and text messaging
Features
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With our inventory search, client management, and point-of-sale features, viewing inventory, managing clients, and writing new business has never been easier. Key Features of the Crystal Mobile app include: 1. Browse inventory by vendor or item type, and drill-down to find exactly the right items you're looking for with our unique filtering and attribute system. 2. Easily locate a reference or SKU, within seconds, to access relevant information, allowing you to quickly make decisions and provide options for your clients. 3. Quickly view and edit client data, including contact information, birthdays and anniversaries, milestones, wishlists, and more. 4. Request a SKU transfer or send a client a product photo though our integrated email and text messaging features.

About

AYConnect

Features
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Download the AYConnect app to gain access to exclusive events, offers, and promotions. Find all the necessary information about your property. You can also stay in touch with the latest news, as well as have instant access to important documents and contact information.

Screenshots

Crystal Inventory3 screens
AYConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crystal Inventory at every 2 months against AYConnect's every 10 months. AYConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crystal Inventory ships an update every 2 months, AYConnect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crystal Inventory versus AYConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrystal InventoryAYConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrystal Tech Solutions, Inc.Avison Young (Canada) Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Crystal Inventory

No in-app purchases

None

AYConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crystal Inventory free?
Crystal Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AYConnect free?
AYConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crystal Inventory or AYConnect have ads?
Neither Crystal Inventory nor AYConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crystal Inventory or AYConnect?
Crystal Inventory ships an update every 2 months, and AYConnect every 10 months. Most recently, Crystal Inventory was updated on June 4, 2026 and AYConnect on September 8, 2026.

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