# Smart Intercom vs Signal (intercom)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Signal (intercom) at 100% against Smart Intercom's 0%. Signal (intercom) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Signal (intercom) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Signal (intercom) has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Intercom's written reviews are positive against 100% of Signal (intercom)'s.

Smart Intercom ships an update every 2 months, Signal (intercom) every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Intercom | Signal (intercom) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-intercom/id1078174072/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signal-intercom/id1598868014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newlinks LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/685998008) | [Matthew Takao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498410355) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Intercom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-intercom/id1078174072)

This software-based intercom system allows for communication with an office or house panel via video call or chat. It automatically sends a picture of visitors at the door.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based intercom system, Software-based, no wiring needed, Video call support, Chat functionality, Automatic visitor picture alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


### Signal (intercom)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signal-intercom/id1598868014)

This app provides a simple intercom system for quick communication. Create or join a "Signal" to use pre-set buttons for instant messaging in specific scenarios, avoiding unnecessary noise or lengthy conversations.

**Highlights:** Create or join communication 'Signals', Use quick communication buttons, Instant messaging for specific scenarios, Minimalist design, Hypothetical use case examples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Intercom free?

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

### Is Signal (intercom) free?

Signal (intercom) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Intercom or Signal (intercom)?

Signal (intercom) is rated higher. Smart Intercom averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Signal (intercom) averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Smart Intercom or Signal (intercom) have ads?

Neither Smart Intercom nor Signal (intercom) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Intercom or Signal (intercom)?

Smart Intercom ships an update every 2 months, and Signal (intercom) every 2 days. Most recently, Smart Intercom was updated on June 11, 2026 and Signal (intercom) on July 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*