# Crestron Go vs Shark Link

The clearest difference is rating: Shark Link at 5.0 against Crestron Go's 2.2. Shark Link also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Crestron Go's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crestron Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shark Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shark Link holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crestron Go has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crestron Go | Shark Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crestron-go/id1524705695/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-link/id6757753584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crestron Electronics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307560804) | [Shark Filtration LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868683304) |

## What reviewers say

### Crestron Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crestron-go/id1524705695)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crestron Go - Default | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fully customizable system
- 👍 Works well when set up correctly
- 👍 Exceptional app for control systems
- 👍 Very practical and easy to understand
- 👍 Solid performance for controlling switchers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Setup is very difficult
- 🐛 Expensive purchase model ($99 per device)
- 🐛 Poor user interface and intuitiveness
- 🐛 Slow app updates and lack of maintenance

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Shark Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-link/id6757753584)

Control and monitor your Shark Filtration water treatment system remotely. View valve settings, track water usage, and initiate system cycles directly from your smartphone or tablet.

**Highlights:** View valve settings and status, Change valve settings, View water usage information, Start regeneration/backwash cycles, Set dealer information, Update Bluetooth LE valve firmware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crestron Go free?

Crestron Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shark Link free?

Shark Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crestron Go or Shark Link?

Shark Link is rated higher. Crestron Go averages 2.2 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Shark Link averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crestron Go or Shark Link have ads?

Neither Crestron Go nor Shark Link shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*