Comparison

IpWay vs Linhome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IpWay

Features
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Farfisa IP Way is the new way to design and make video intercom installations that exploits TCP/IP data net: IP based products communicate anyway without compatibility limits, but the typical functions are easily activated, even remotely through specific devices or apparatus already daily used as PC, smart phones or tablets. Farfisa IP Way offer is new but already it has evolved. Simple and complete, the system meets the growing demand: you can add to AgoràIP door station -aesthetically and functionally identical to a traditional push-button panel where you can generate a SIP video call to internal devices: VoIP equipment, smart phones, tablets or PCs. You can also join to the door station a specific ZHeroIP monitor. Therefore it results a complete system where all the advantages of digital IP technology are available and also where the typical easiness of a traditional video intercom system (look, ergonomic use, easiness of the monitor) is guaranteed high level, we are talking about the graphic interface, soft touch keys, hand-free, ESP audio system). If you choose a system without a traditional internal station, you can have the maximum simplicity of installation that means just the mounting of door station, thanks to the applications for smart phones and tablet or a wide range of VoiP land telephones compliant that can receive the call. The applications and areas of use can vary greatly: multi-user residential estates, industrial premises or professional offices. Farfisa IP Way allows for the simple but secure management of calls and access control from remote locations. A modern and unthinkable solution until today! AGORÀIP and ZHeroIP basically allow to manage two kinds of calls: Peer-to-Peer this call mode associates each user to only one IP address. In an IP system the door station calls a device connected to the local network which responds and manages access. This application typically happens mainly in case of limited communication management within the building. SIP PBX the products are also compatible with VoiP systems based on SIP switchboards. With this mode, which provides greater flexibility. It is the switchboard itself that handles the communication with the desired extension. Amongst the switchboards suitable for connection you will find the most popular units such as 3CX and Asterisk.

About

Linhome

This app allows you to interact with audio/video door entry systems. Receive notifications for visitors, see and speak with them via HD voice and video, and monitor your home's exterior remotely. It also provides a call history and remote control for door locks and gates.

Highlights
  • See and communicate with visitors via HD video/voice
  • Remote monitoring of home exterior
  • Call history and recordings
  • Remote door unlock and gate control
  • Push notifications for visitor alerts
  • Automatic configuration via QR-code or URL
Features
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Linhome is a SIP-based open source app designed to interact with audio/video door entry systems. Get notified when visitors ring your intercom button, see their video before opening the door, interact with them via HD voice and video and monitor what is happening outside of your home, when you are at home or anywhere else. Linhome key features: - See who is ringing at your door before answering the call (early media video) - Communicate with visitors via HD voice and video with your mobile phone (two-ways communication) - Decide where you want to pick up the call from, by registering several devices with the same account (call forking) - Configure the devices that you want to monitor and stay informed about everything happening outside your entrance - Set up action buttons, to remotely unlock a door, open a gate, switch on the light etc. - Call history: see all accepted, declined, missed and placed calls - Device view: easily configure all your door entry devices (SIP-based intercoms, indoor panels, outdoor cameras etc.) - Check out any past or missed call by playing audio and video recordings (can be deactivated) - Automatically configure the app via username/password, URL- or Qr-Code-based remote provisioning - Thanks to Push notifications, be instantly notified of anyone ringing at your door, at any time and everywhere (at home or via 3G/4G) Linhome is available on iPhones, iPads smartphones and tablets. It offers various specific features for advanced users (codecs, encryption option, debug mode etc.). Linhome is a highly customizable white label showcase application. It is developed and distributed by Belledonne Communications, the creator of Linphone, the famous open source softphone. For more information, see www.Linhome.org.

Screenshots

IpWay4 screens
Linhome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IpWay at every 3 months against Linhome's every 9 months. IpWay also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IpWay ships an update every 3 months, Linhome every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IpWay versus Linhome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIpWayLinhome
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAci FarfisaBelledonne Communications SARL

In-app purchases

None

IpWay

No in-app purchases

None

Linhome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IpWay free?
IpWay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linhome free?
Linhome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IpWay or Linhome have ads?
Neither IpWay nor Linhome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IpWay or Linhome?
IpWay ships an update every 3 months, and Linhome every 9 months. Most recently, IpWay was updated on October 7, 2026 and Linhome on October 17, 2026.

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