Comparison

iBridge 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

iBridge

Manage your home security, video cameras, and automation remotely. Receive instant alerts for security events, including video clips, and control system users and zone descriptions.

Highlights
  • Home security management
  • Video camera monitoring
  • Home automation control
  • Real-time event notifications
  • SMS and MMS alerts
  • User and zone management
Features
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Napco’s state of the art mobile application used to manage home security, video cameras and home automation. Subscribers can now receive notifications on virtually any security system event through email alerts, SMS messaging or 10-second MMS video clips to their smart phone, configured and managed through this new version. Subscribers can also manage security system users, change zone descriptions and view Messenger system history events.

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

iBridge3 screens
Crestron Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crestron Home at 3.7 against iBridge's 2.4. Crestron Home also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). iBridge's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crestron Home holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of iBridge's written reviews are positive against 43% of Crestron Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBridge ships an update every 5 months, Crestron Home every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iBridge versus Crestron Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBridgeCrestron Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (70 ratings)3.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings70108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB116 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNAPCO Security TechnologiesCrestron Electronics, Inc.

Customer experience

iBridge

All ratings70 ratings
Positive27.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative67.1%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative78.2%

Crestron Home

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

Bugs and requests

iBridge

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Constantly switches orientation
  • Never connects or won't connect quickly
  • Forces manual alarm operation
  • Defaults to Verizon carrier and cannot be changed
  • Auto-login overrides settings
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  • "Away" mode arms as "Stay"
  • Unable to connect to security system
  • App crashes with new iOS versions (historical)
  • Climate control dropdown does not work
  • Dropdown menu shows only one thermostat when multiple exist
  • App turns off top line on iOS devices
  • Z-wave bridge doesn't play nicely with other controllers

Requested features

13 requests
  • Incorporate features from Alarm.com
  • Improve ease of use
  • Allow access to phone contacts
  • Fix carrier selection bug
  • Add Face ID/Touch ID for login/disarm
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  • Add portrait mode
  • Add an exit button
  • Improve zone list setup and display
  • Add sunrise/sunset feature
  • Auto-detect network connectivity
  • Fix climate control dropdown issues
  • Improve UI and design elements
  • Make font black instead of light gray

Crestron Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBridge

No in-app purchases

None

Crestron Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBridge free?
iBridge 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, iBridge or Crestron Home?
Crestron Home is rated higher. iBridge averages 2.4 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Crestron Home averages 3.7 from 108 ratings.
Do iBridge or Crestron Home have ads?
Neither iBridge nor Crestron Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBridge or Crestron Home?
iBridge ships an update every 5 months, and Crestron Home every 2 months. Most recently, iBridge was updated on September 22, 2026 and Crestron Home on September 22, 2026.

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