Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator vs Crestools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator
Configure a remote to control non-B&O products. Requires access to the official B&O configurator tool. Offers a free version with limited XML file generation, upgradable via in-app purchase for full functionality.
- Control non-B&O products
- XML file generation
- In-app upgrade to Pro version
- Limited free version functionality
- Product database under development
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With the Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator, you can configure the Beo5/6 remote to control other products than B&O products. IMPORTANT !! This App DOES NOT program your remote, you will need access to the official B&O configurator tool to be able to use this App. This tool is NOT available with this App or by contacting the developer. The free version is not limited in functionallity, it is only limited when creating the XML file. That way it is possible to try it out and test the products before upgrading to the Pro version. Limitations of the free version * Only one remote can be created * There will only be generated 2 SoftKeys in the XML * Only 6 HardKeys will be included in the XML The App can be upgraded to full functionality by In-App purchase. That way all your configuring is not lost when you decide to upgrade. Before purchasing the Pro version, please goto http://www.rungwald.dk and read about the App. For more info, and the complete description and help information, go to http://www.rungwald.dk The database of products will be under constant creation, so your product might not be available.
Crestools
This app helps developers and integrators manage Crestron devices via SSH or Telnet. It offers features like project grouping, file management, network scanning, and a built-in terminal for communication. Debug SimplWindows programs and share reports with ease.
- Project grouping for devices
- SFTP file management
- Network device discovery
- SSH/Telnet terminal
- Command reporting and sharing
- SimplWindows program debugging
- Cresnet device tree view
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Crestools is designed for developers and integrators who work with Crestron products using SSH or telnet. # FEATURES • PROJECTS Group your devices by project name to easily retrieve them and keep your workflow clean • FILE MANAGER Manage your devices files using SFTP • BROWSER Scan for devices on local network to discover all the compatible devices around you • TERMINAL Communicate in SSH , SSL or CTP to any of your devices using the built-in terminal • REPORTS Create reports or use the default ones to send multiple commands at the same device in a single touch • SHARING Share your reports via any messenger app • ADDRESS BOOKS Share or import your devices by address books • FAVORITES Save your favorite commands • SIMPLWINDOWS PROGRAM DEBUGGER Debug any SimplWindows program. Modify and visualize in real time signal • CRESNET DEVICE TREEVIEW Scan for Cresnet devices connected to processors. • BACKUP iCloud backs up all your data # SUPPORT If you need any help, contact us on our Facebook page, our website https://crestools.app or at support@crestools.app. We will answer you shortly! # Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator at 100% against Crestools's 33%. Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Crestools's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crestools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crestools has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator's written reviews are positive against 33% of Crestools's.
Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator ships an update every 2 months, Crestools every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator | Crestools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Rungwald | Mehdi Boulhalfa |
Customer experience
Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator
Crestools
In-app purchases
Beo5/6 ThirdParty Configurator
- Upgrade to Pro$12.99
Crestools
- Crestools One$19.991 Year
- Crestools Pro$22.99
- Crestools Pro macOS$22.99
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