Crestron ONE vs WaveLinx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crestron ONE
Transform your personal device into a powerful control interface for your space. Seamlessly adapt to touch panels and mobile devices, offering convenient access to all your technology. Enjoy an optimized and consistent control experience across platforms.
- Personal device as control interface
- Seamless adaptation to touch panels
- Convenient technology access
- Optimized control experience
- Consistent cross-platform performance
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Bring Crestron control to the palm of your hand. Crestron ONE™ transforms your personal device into a powerful user interface. The app enables Crestron User Interfaces to be deployed right to your device. This gives you convenient access to all the technology in your space, putting control right in your pocket. Leveraging Crestron HTML5 technology, the app delivers responsive user interfaces that seamlessly adapt from touch panel to mobile device. Built on industry-standard HTML5 and developed through Crestron Construct, your custom interface provides an optimized control experience that stays consistent across all platforms. Whether in a corporate space or home environment, Crestron ONE puts the power of your Crestron system right at your fingertips through a familiar, intuitive interface designed for your device.
WaveLinx
Manage and configure wireless connected lighting systems. Create areas and zones, control lighting levels, and set up scene controls. This app supports both standalone and networked lighting control.
- Device management
- Area configuration
- Mobile-friendly design
- Standalone and networked control
- Scene control
- Demand Response ready
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Mobile app for commissioning all WaveLinx PRO wireless, WaveLinx Hybrid, and WaveLinx CORE systems. • Create and manage Buildings, Floors, Areas, Zones, and Scenes • Commission and Operate WaveLinx systems via WAC (standalone) or CORE (centralized) • Assign WaveLinx devices to areas and zones with Drag-and-Drop programming • Easily achieve code-compliance with our built-in settings and features • Occupancy grouping and configuration settings by area • Daylight zone configuration for each luminaire or daylight sensor • Supports multiple users as well as administrator and user roles for personal control • Mobile-friendly design fits all screen sizes The WaveLinx app makes configuring, managing, and commissioning WaveLinx lighting control systems simple and intuitive. With convenient wireless access, professionals can set up devices, adjust lighting settings, troubleshoot systems, and fine-tune performance — all from a mobile device. Visit our website to view our manuals and videos for more information and training.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WaveLinx at every 3 months against Crestron ONE's every 7 months. WaveLinx also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Crestron ONE against 3.2 for WaveLinx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively.
Crestron ONE ships an update every 7 months, WaveLinx every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crestron ONE | WaveLinx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) — better | 3.2 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crestron Electronics, Inc. | Cooper Lighting |
Customer experience
Crestron ONE
WaveLinx
In-app purchases
Crestron ONE
No in-app purchases
WaveLinx
No in-app purchases









