iRFR vs CRMX Toolbox2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRFR
This remote control application allows users to manage ETC Eos family lighting systems from their mobile devices. It supports programming and playback features, with security controls to prevent unauthorized access. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.
- Remote control for Eos family lighting systems
- Supports programming and playback
- Tab-based display system
- Moving light controls
- Direct selects and playback tools
- Security controls for unauthorized access prevention
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The iRFR from ETC provides a remote for any Eos family lighting system (Eos, Eos Ti, Gio, Gio @5, Ion, Element and Eos/Ion Remote Processors). This application requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher on the connected lighting system. Eos 3.0 or higher is required for Focus Wand Please note the iRFR is NOT support by Cobalt. The iRFR supports most features needed for programming and playback. It does not support remote patching and system configuration. A tab-based system changes the displays from the full keyboard, moving light controls, direct selects, playback tools and a cue list. Security controls prevent un-authorized access to a lighting system.
CRMX Toolbox2
Manage and connect to your CRMX devices with this utility app. It allows for firmware updates and configuration of all Bluetooth-enabled CRMX products, simplifying device management.
- Connect to CRMX devices
- Track CRMX devices
- Conduct firmware updates
- Configure Bluetooth CRMX products
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The CRMX Toolbox app is designed to make it easier to track and connect to your fixtures and devices. The key features of the app is the ability to conduct firmware updates and enable configuration of all bluetooth CRMX products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iRFR at 52% against CRMX Toolbox2's 0%. iRFR also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). CRMX Toolbox2's advantage is price (Free vs $49.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On 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
CRMX Toolbox2 is free to download; iRFR costs $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRFR holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iRFR's written reviews are positive against 0% of CRMX Toolbox2's.
iRFR ships an update every 10 months, CRMX Toolbox2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRFR | CRMX Toolbox2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.2 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | LumenRadio AB |
Customer experience
iRFR
CRMX Toolbox2
In-app purchases
iRFR
No in-app purchases
CRMX Toolbox2
No in-app purchases
