Crestron Device Assistant vs IC Now Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
IC Now Pro
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The IC Realtime app designed for controlling your IC Now Pro VMS system.This app allows you to remotely observe and monitor your fleet of ICR recorder and camera devices. It's focus is on enterprise sized surveillance system management. Key features are: Monitoring, Event Management, and Intelligent Video Searching. Leverage the full suite of ICR technology including live and recorded event playback, Google Map integration, Alarm Push Notifications, Face Detection and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IC Now Pro at 12.0 against Crestron Device Assistant's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Crestron Device Assistant | IC Now Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crestron Electronics, Inc. | ICRealtime LLC |
In-app purchases
Crestron Device Assistant
No in-app purchases
IC Now Pro
No in-app purchases
