# Avi vs Crestron Go

The clearest difference is rating: Avi at 3.9 against Crestron Go's 2.2. Avi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 99). Crestron Go's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crestron Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Avi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Avi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avi has 1.9K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Avi's written reviews are positive against 10% of Crestron Go's.

Avi ships an update every 6 weeks, Crestron Go every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avi | Crestron Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avi-on/id958751726/reviews)** | [2.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crestron-go/id1524705695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | **21.5% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avi-On Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/958751725) | [Crestron Electronics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307560804) |

## What reviewers say

### Avi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avi-on/id958751726)

Control GE-branded Bluetooth smart home devices like switches and dimmers directly from your smartphone. Schedule lighting to operate automatically, even without internet access. An optional bridge enables Wi-Fi control and voice assistant integration.

**Highlights:** Control GE Bluetooth switches and dimmers, Schedule lighting by time, sunrise, or sunset, Local scheduling without internet, Remote access with optional bridge, Multi-user and multi-device control, Cloud backup for settings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Works well with other smart home systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Firmware/software issues
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 👎 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Devices disappearing from the app
- Schedules not working as expected
- Inability to update firmware
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Remote access and control from anywhere
- More reliable scheduling and automation
- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Integration with more smart home platforms


### Crestron Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crestron-go/id1524705695)

Control your smart home or workplace with a customized, intuitive interface. This app offers dynamic navigation, real-time feedback on various systems, and a sleek look consistent with mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable user interface, Dynamic navigation (swiping, knobs, sliders), Real-time feedback on system status, Scalable buttons, sliders, and gauges, Momentum scrolling toolbars and menus, Support for Apple Super Retina display, Integration with Crestron VC-4

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crestron Go - Default | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fully customizable system
- 👍 Works well when set up correctly
- 👍 Exceptional app for control systems
- 👍 Very practical and easy to understand
- 👍 Solid performance for controlling switchers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Setup is very difficult
- 🐛 Expensive purchase model ($99 per device)
- 🐛 Poor user interface and intuitiveness
- 🐛 Slow app updates and lack of maintenance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 16.4.1
- Project upload fails from VTProe
- Black screen on rotation or app re-launch
- App freezes upon opening
- App crashes constantly, especially on rotation

**Requested features**

- Fix restore purchase functionality
- Enable family sharing
- Improve app stability on new iOS releases
- Address keyboard issues in landscape mode
- Ensure settings transfer to new devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avi free?

Avi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crestron Go free?

Crestron Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Avi or Crestron Go?

Avi is rated higher. Avi averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Crestron Go averages 2.2 from 99 ratings.

### Do Avi or Crestron Go have ads?

Avi shows ads; Crestron Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avi or Crestron Go?

Avi ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crestron Go every 4 months. Most recently, Avi was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crestron Go on November 7, 2026.

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