Comparison

HomeControl Flex 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

HomeControl Flex

Monitor and control your home security system remotely from anywhere. Receive real-time notifications about alarm status changes and user access. Stay informed about your property's security, including when family members arrive home or if the system is disarmed.

Highlights
  • Remote system arming
  • User access management
  • Real-time alarm notifications
  • Monitor multiple properties
  • Security status updates
Features
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HomeControl Flex delivers total security system awareness, anywhere, anytime. Remotely arm your system, allow specific users to access and receive notifications of any alarm status change, easily and securely. HomeControl Flex lets you know when your kids get home, or if your alarm system was not armed when you left for work, and when an alarm goes off while you’re away. It’s peace of mind in the palm of your hand. Stay connected to up to 5 different monitored properties with a single login, with full access to remote arming and notifications. This app requires a compatible Telguard system and a HomeControl Flex service plan. Telguard devices are professionally installed systems that are compatible with most existing panels to add cellular communications and remote access. Find more information about Telguard communicators at www.telguard.com.

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

HomeControl Flex4 screens
Crestron Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crestron Home at 3.7 against HomeControl Flex's 2.0. Crestron Home also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 16%) and ratings volume (108 vs 6). 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

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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crestron Home has 108 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of HomeControl Flex's written reviews are positive against 43% of Crestron Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeControl Flex ships an update every 3 months, Crestron Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HomeControl Flex versus Crestron Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeControl FlexCrestron Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (6 ratings)3.7 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelular CorporationCrestron Electronics, Inc.

Customer experience

HomeControl Flex

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative76.7%

Crestron Home

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

Bugs and requests

HomeControl Flex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Crestron Home

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App does not connect to home on iPad
  • Scenes not appearing in the app
  • Bug where app doesn't scroll (music zones)
  • iPhone won't rotate from portrait to landscape
  • MacBook version doesn't connect
Show 14 more
  • App cannot locate homes on network
  • iOS shortcut feature broken
  • Thermostat control resets after changing
  • Air conditioning never shows correct setting or responds
  • AC units misbehaving after update
  • Desired temperature setting resets
  • Cannot see desired temperature
  • Alerts not visible
  • Latencies at app launch due to websockets
  • Basic gestures like edge swipe mishandled
  • Climates (VRV) and STB selection issues
  • STB remotes disappear
  • Blackout shade no longer responds to app
  • Adding lights to a custom scene freezes app

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow iPad app to run on Vision Pro
  • Add in-app help for users
  • Fix master volume to change zones proportionally
  • Support Dynamic Type for iOS text size
  • Add Favourites for FTA, Foxtel, Fetch TV
Show 5 more
  • Default to Remote Tab if no favourites
  • Allow user to add customized web view
  • Add pool controls (Pentair)
  • Add garage door controls (Liftmaster)
  • Integrate with 4K security camera NVRs (Lorex)

In-app purchases

None

HomeControl Flex

No in-app purchases

None

Crestron Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeControl Flex free?
HomeControl Flex 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, HomeControl Flex or Crestron Home?
Crestron Home is rated higher. HomeControl Flex averages 2.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Crestron Home averages 3.7 from 108 ratings.
Do HomeControl Flex or Crestron Home have ads?
Neither HomeControl Flex nor Crestron Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeControl Flex or Crestron Home?
HomeControl Flex ships an update every 3 months, and Crestron Home every 2 months. Most recently, HomeControl Flex was updated on October 22, 2026 and Crestron Home on October 21, 2026.

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