Comparison

RTiPanel vs Crestron Home

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

Head to head
About

RTiPanel

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personalized remote for your professionally installed smart home or business system. Control lighting, climate, security, and entertainment from anywhere, locally or globally. Create custom scenes and automations for seamless device management.

Highlights
  • Control audio/video, lighting, and climate systems
  • Local and remote system access
  • Customizable graphical interface
  • Create scenes and automations
  • Full two-way feedback support
  • Portrait and landscape view support
Features
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The RTiPanel app works exclusively with professionally installed RTI control and automation systems, enabling your iPhone or iPad to control the connected smart devices and systems in your home or business. PERSONALIZED CONTROL RTiPanel is completely customizable by your RTI integrator to deliver intuitive and personalized mobile control of your lighting, climate, security, entertainment, and more—the same control you get with your dedicated RTI remote or touch panel. CREATE SCENES AND AUTOMATIONS Your RTI integrator can combine multiple actions into personalized scenes and create automations based on time of day, weather, media selection or other inputs. CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE The RTiPanel app securely connects to your RTI control system via your local area network or through an Internet connection from anywhere – across town or around the world. Get custom alerts wherever you may be. Note: This application requires an RTI control system. Features: • Control Audio/Video, Lighting, Climate and other systems in your RTI smart home or business. • Access your RTI control system either locally or remotely. • Completely customizable graphical interface. • Intuitive new template and graphics • Full support for RTI Music • Programmed by your integrator using the same Integration Designer software that is used for all RTI products. • Supports the creation of both portrait and landscape views. • Supports full two-way feedback including cover art, graphics, text, dynamic scrolling lists, and more. • Supports local connection via Wi-Fi and remote connection via Wi-Fi or LTE, with automatic switching. • Highly optimized for fast connection times. • Control system programming is stored on the mobile device, and it updates automatically when changes are made. Please visit www.rticontrol.com for more information on RTI control systems.

About

Crestron Home

Control your entire smart home from your mobile device. Manage lighting, climate, audio, video, shades, and security with intuitive controls and voice commands. Personalize your living spaces and create custom scenes for effortless automation.

Highlights
  • Remote smart home control
  • Lighting and climate management
  • Audio and video control
  • Shade and security integration
  • Customizable scenes
  • Voice command support
  • Personalized room settings
Features
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The Crestron Home™ app makes it easy to access and control every aspect of your Crestron smart home with the tap of a button on your iPhone® or iPad®, or with the sound of your voice. Lighting, climate, audio, video, shades, security, and more are at your command, from wherever you happen to be. Experience rooms that awaken with a single touch and environments that adjust to your every mood. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your home is safe and sound, whether you’re home or away. Crestron Home elevates your living experience, transforming your everyday commands into instantaneous delight. Designed for you Personalize your experience for every room and space in your home. Create scenes to activate multiple smart home features with one tap. Easily personalize your room images and screen savers. Seamless, simple control Easily manage one or multiple homes, remotely or on the premises. Responsive and intuitive Access all your home’s information via smooth animations and easy-to-navigate, responsive icons. Organize your favorites, navigate your rooms, and personalize each destination with your image of choice. Easy accessibility Instantly activate any level of control you require. Dynamic performance Commands are displayed dynamically, from home screen actions to climate control. Set your preferred temperature and see the transition occur right before your eyes. Connected entertainment Enjoy what matters, including a rich multimedia experience that features your preferred entertainment services, all easy to access and control. NOTE: Use of the Crestron Home app requires a Crestron smart home system that has been installed and licensed by a Crestron Authorized Dealer. Visit our Dealer Locator page to find one near you: https://www.crestron.com/en-US/How-To-Buy/find-a-dealer-or-partner/Elite-Platinum-Residential-Dealers

Screenshots

RTiPanel4 screens
Crestron Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crestron Home at 3.7 against RTiPanel's 2.7. Crestron Home also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 32%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crestron Home holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of RTiPanel's written reviews are positive against 43% of Crestron Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RTiPanel ships an update every 3 months, Crestron Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RTiPanel versus Crestron Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTiPanelCrestron Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (60 ratings)3.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Technologies Inc.Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Customer experience

RTiPanel

All ratings58 ratings
Positive41.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative53.4%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative60.2%

Crestron Home

All ratings108 ratings
Positive63.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative46.8%

Bugs and requests

RTiPanel

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Freezes and requires complete deletion and reinstallation
  • Loses WiFi connection frequently
  • Incompatible with iOS 16.20 and newer versions
  • Stuck on loading screen after using other apps
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  • License recognition errors after reinstallation
  • Unresponsive buttons requiring multiple taps
  • App fails to recognize system after network changes
  • Incompatible with iPhone 12 and newer models
  • Hangs several times per year
  • Connection drops when iPad goes to standby
  • Demo mode screen flashing before loading interface

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Multi-location support without reconfiguration
  • Swipe gestures and notifications
  • Dark mode option
  • Remote file uploads and password-protected file extraction
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  • More pre-made templates for dealers
  • Touch recognition on release instead of press
  • Automatic app updates
  • Better iPhone optimization for smaller screens
  • Modern, updated UI design

Crestron Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RTiPanel

No in-app purchases

None

Crestron Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RTiPanel free?
RTiPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crestron Home free?
Crestron Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RTiPanel or Crestron Home?
Crestron Home is rated higher. RTiPanel averages 2.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Crestron Home averages 3.7 from 108 ratings.
Do RTiPanel or Crestron Home have ads?
Neither RTiPanel nor Crestron Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RTiPanel or Crestron Home?
RTiPanel ships an update every 3 months, and Crestron Home every 2 months. Most recently, RTiPanel was updated on August 22, 2026 and Crestron Home on September 22, 2026.

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