Comparison

Crestron Go vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

Crestron Go

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
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Whatever you do with your mobile device, you want the experience to be intuitive, reliable, and enjoyable. With the Crestron Go app, your Crestron dealer can provide you with a thoroughly satisfying and intuitive user interface, customized to meet your exact control needs in the home, workplace, classroom, or for any specialized application or market. Crestron Go leverages spectacular Crestron Smart Graphics™ to enable dynamic navigation that includes swiping, knobs, sliders, gauges, and scrolling lists. It includes a full set of scalable buttons, sliders, knobs, and gauges for controlling virtually any function with real-time feedback of audio settings, lighting levels, room temperature, and security system status. With Crestron Go, you get toolbars and menus that scroll with momentum at the flick of a fingertip, giving you easy access to all your controlled devices, functions, and media content. Crestron Go affords a look and feel that’s consistent with the mobile smart device experience, yet uniquely your own. With support for the Apple Super Retina® display, your UI will look its best, while support for the Crestron VC-4 gives you a centralized server based alternative to individual hardware based control systems in every room.

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Crestron Go3 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control4 at 3.6 against Crestron Go's 2.2. Control4 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Crestron Go's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Crestron Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Control4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control4 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Crestron Go's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crestron Go ships an update every 4 months, Control4 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Crestron Go versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrestron GoControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (98 ratings)3.6 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better70
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrestron Electronics, Inc.Snap One, LLC

Customer experience

Crestron Go

All ratings98 ratings
Positive26.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative68.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

Crestron Go

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • 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
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  • App hangs and crashes on iOS 16
  • Keyboard not working in landscape mode
  • Cannot enter credentials on new iPhone
  • App breaks with OS 16 upgrade
  • Family sharing not working
  • WiFi IP address changing on new iPhone
  • Volume bar not working
  • App not working after transferring to new iPhone
  • Settings page not showing completely
  • Restore purchase directs to pay again
  • App freezes when switching between apps
  • Connection failures
  • Cannot restore purchase through family share
  • App fails to acknowledge prior in-app purchase
  • Endless loop when migrating to new iPhone
  • iTunes error during purchase recovery
  • App stopped working after phone restore
  • App doesn't work with new iPhone
  • Intermittent issues with new iPhones
  • App not working at all
  • Setup issues on new iPhone
  • App crashes before start

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Provide better consumer support
  • Update app more frequently
  • Fix volume bar functionality
  • Improve app intuitiveness

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crestron Go

One-time1
  • Crestron Go - Default$99.99
None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crestron Go free?
Crestron Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crestron Go or Control4?
Control4 is rated higher. Crestron Go averages 2.2 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do Crestron Go or Control4 have ads?
Neither Crestron Go nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crestron Go or Control4?
Crestron Go ships an update every 4 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Crestron Go was updated on October 16, 2026 and Control4 on October 16, 2026.

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