DMP vs Intercom App Type B
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DMP
Streamline system programming and management for installers. Automate panel programming, access documentation, and troubleshoot issues remotely. Manage users, sensors, and devices for compatible control panels.
- Automatic Panel Programming
- Custom Panel Programming
- Access Documentation
- Troubleshooting Information
- Zone Status Monitoring
- Wi-Fi Signal Strength
- Cellular-Device Activation
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With the DMP Tech APP, there's no need to program the same settings on every system. Instead, save time and money with the Tech APP's Automatic Panel Programming, and when more customized programming is necessary, the app also has full panel programming capabilities. DMP's Tech APP gives service installers a dynamic resource at their fingertips for quick installs. It's all there, including instant access to documentation, troubleshooting information, zone statuses, Wi-Fi signal strength, cellular-device activation and more. The App requires a compatible control panel and a Dealer Admin login. As a dealer, you have the ability to limit your technicians' system access. This allows you to give your technicians the tools they need, only when they need it. The DMP Tech APP lets you add and modify the following on the XTLplus, XT Series & XR Series Panels. - Customers - App Users - System Users - Systems - Sensors - Devices - Outputs - Full Programming - Remote Firmware Updates - System Defaults (XTLplus, XT30 and XT50)
Intercom App Type B
This app allows you to answer calls from your entrance station, view visitor video, and speak with them. You can also remotely unlock your door and access stored recordings. It works both inside your home via WiFi and outside using a cellular connection.
- Answer calls from entrance station
- See visitor video
- Talk with visitors
- Unlock door remotely
- View stored recordings
- WiFi and 3G/4G connectivity
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[Functions] Respond to calls from the entrance station, see the video and talk with the visitors. Unlock your door from the application. View recordings stored in the intercom master station. Use inside the home through WiFi, or outside the home through 3G/4G connection. [Concerning usage] ・This application will work with Aiphone JO series intercoms with WiFi connectivity. ・This application must have an internet connection available either through WiFi or 3G/4G. ・Registration is necessary for establishing a link between the intercom master station and this application. Please refer to the instructions found within the application. ・This application is provided without charge by Aiphone. ・Internet connection fees and data usage fees must be borne by the user. Please confirm with your internet service provider and/or mobile service provider for details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Intercom App Type B at 1.4K against DMP's 27. Intercom App Type B also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). DMP's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Intercom App Type B holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intercom App Type B has 1.4K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DMP's written reviews are positive against 12% of Intercom App Type B's.
DMP ships an update monthly, Intercom App Type B every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DMP | Intercom App Type B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (27 ratings) | 4.2 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 12.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. | AIPHONE CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
DMP
Intercom App Type B
Bugs and requests
DMP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Intercom App Type B
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant disconnections
- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications keep buzzing even after door is opened
Requested features
4 requests- Add a silent/do not disturb mode
- Improve response times
- Enhance video quality
- Streamline user interface
In-app purchases
DMP
No in-app purchases
Intercom App Type B
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DMP free?
Is Intercom App Type B free?
Which has better reviews, DMP or Intercom App Type B?
Do DMP or Intercom App Type B have ads?
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