DICE Tech Assist vs Crestron Device Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DICE Tech Assist
This mobile application offers technicians and dealers enhanced efficiency for managing security system accounts. It eliminates the need for laptops and allows access from anywhere, streamlining business operations.
- Mobile efficiency for technicians and dealers
- Manage security system accounts
- Eliminates need for laptops
- Access from anywhere
- User-friendly software
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Always advancing with technology while keeping customer service our priority, DICE Corporation continues what it is known for: efficiency, accuracy, and user-friendly software – and now all of this comes packaged and placed literally in the palms of your hands. The DICE Tech Assist Application provides technicians and dealers with the mobile efficiency to take your business to the next level. In addition to eliminating the need for bulky laptops, the mobile dealer application can be accessed anywhere allowing the dealer and technician to complete the necessary tasks for their security system accounts.
Crestron Device Assistant
Streamline the setup of Crestron devices with rapid scanning and one-tap configuration. This mobile tool automates device claiming, panel deployment, and home system pairing, leveraging your phone's camera and Bluetooth.
- Instant device scanning
- Automatic serial number/MAC recognition
- Deploy from packaging or labels
- One-tap configuration workflows
- Mobile-first Bluetooth and camera use
- Claim devices to XiO Cloud
- Deploy Desk Q scheduling panels
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Transform device deployment to minutes! Crestron Device Assistant revolutionizes how you deploy and configure Crestron devices. Simply point, scan, and watch your devices seamlessly connect—whether you're claiming to XiO Cloud, deploying Desk Q scheduling panels, or pairing CEVO Mini with Crestron Home. What makes it amazing: - Instant scanning - Camera recognizes serial numbers and MAC addresses automatically - Works everywhere - Deploy from packaging, labels, or directly from devices - One-tap workflows - Devices configure and connect in moments - Mobile-first - Leverage Bluetooth and camera technology already in your pocket Supported workflows: - Claim devices to XiO Cloud accounts - Deploy Desk Q scheduling panels with third-party calendar integration - Pair CEVO Mini with Crestron Home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Crestron Device Assistant at 4.3 against DICE Tech Assist's 4.0. Crestron Device Assistant also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). DICE Tech Assist's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Crestron Device Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.
DICE Tech Assist ships an update every 2 months, Crestron Device Assistant monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DICE Tech Assist | Crestron Device Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dice Corporation | Crestron Electronics, Inc. |
Customer experience
DICE Tech Assist
Crestron Device Assistant
In-app purchases
DICE Tech Assist
No in-app purchases
Crestron Device Assistant
No in-app purchases
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