Comparison

RCS Remote vs CrossPath Messaging

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

Head to head
About

RCS Remote

Control your NexGen Digital station log remotely from your mobile device. Manage playback, switch stations, and change operating modes. Configure macros and record voice tracks directly into the automation system.

Highlights
  • Remote station log control
  • Playback manipulation (play, pause, stop, fade)
  • Station switching
  • Mode switching (satellite, live assist, automated)
  • Macro configuration
  • Voice track recording
Features
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RCS Remote is an application (app) for your phone or hand-held device that lets you control your NexGen Digital's station log. You can manipulate the log with play, pause, stop and fade and go. You can change the station you are controlling as well as switch between satellite, live assist and automated modes. Configure macros and record simple voice tracks directly into the system. RCS Remote directly saves changes into the automation system's library. To configure your NexGen system to support this application or if you encounter any problems, please contact our support department at 877-774-1040.

About

CrossPath Messaging

Features
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With CrossPath Telecom Messaging, you can send and receive texts from your CrossPath Telecom business phone numbers. Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

Screenshots

RCS Remote4 screens
CrossPath Messaging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RCS Remote at 12.2 against CrossPath Messaging's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

RCS Remote ships an update every 5 months, CrossPath Messaging every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RCS Remote versus CrossPath Messaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCS RemoteCrossPath Messaging
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRCSTextable

In-app purchases

None

RCS Remote

No in-app purchases

None

CrossPath Messaging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RCS Remote free?
RCS Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrossPath Messaging free?
CrossPath Messaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RCS Remote or CrossPath Messaging have ads?
Neither RCS Remote nor CrossPath Messaging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RCS Remote or CrossPath Messaging?
RCS Remote ships an update every 5 months, and CrossPath Messaging every 10 months. Most recently, RCS Remote was updated on September 28, 2026 and CrossPath Messaging on October 11, 2026.

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