Comparison

TRANS BLUE vs Tiny Intercom

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

Head to head
About

TRANS BLUE

This app allows iOS devices to communicate audio directly with each other using built-in Bluetooth. Simply connect devices, accept the connection request, and then press the microphone button to speak and release to stop. It's designed for simple, direct audio sharing between nearby users.

Highlights
  • Direct Bluetooth audio communication
  • Device-to-device connection
  • Simple microphone interface
  • Audio sharing between iOS devices
Features
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TRANS BLUE は iOS端末に内蔵されているBluetoothを使って、iOS端末同士で音声のやり取りをすることができるアプリです。 [使い方] 1.どの端末と接続するかを選択する。 2.選択された端末には承認画面が表示されるのでAcceptを押す。 3.少し時間が経つと、承認画面を押した側の端末に、名前が表示されるのでお互いがCancelまたはDoneを押す。 4.マイクボタンを押しながら話し、終わったらマイクボタンを離す。 接続がうまくいかないことがあるので、 早いうちに直します。

About

Tiny Intercom

Transform an old iPhone or iPad into a functional audio intercom for your home. Use your primary device to communicate with individuals in another room without needing to shout or walk around. It operates entirely on your local network for secure, private conversations.

Highlights
  • Audio intercom functionality
  • Local network operation
  • Encrypted communication
  • Multiple terminal/controller support
  • Announcement-only mode
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Repurpose an old, unused iPhone/iPad into an audio intercom. Install the app on both your regular device and the unused one, put the unused device in a remote room in your house and you will be able to talk to whoever is in that room from your phone. No more yelling or walking over! The app can run in two modes: terminal and controller. The terminal is what you put in the remote room. In this mode, the app runs continuously (turning the screen off is OK), transmitting audio in both directions. The controller mode is for your everyday phone, tablet or Mac. In this mode, you can connect to terminals to listen and talk through them. The app works entirely on your local network, with no accounts, servers or cloud services involved. Connecting to a terminal requires pairing using an access code that is visible only on the terminal. All communications between controllers and terminals are encrypted. You can have as many terminals and controllers as you wish. Multiple controllers can connect to the same terminal at the same time (and speak together), and a controller can connect to multiple terminals (but not at the same time). If desired for privacy or other reasons, it is possible to set a terminal to an "announcement only" mode where you can speak via the terminal but not listen to it. Toggle "Mute microphone in terminal" in the iOS app settings to activate this mode. TIP: You can use Apple Configurator to lock your terminal device into a “single app mode” (aka kiosk mode) to make it run just the intercom terminal app and not allow switching out of it. Features and requirements: • Audio only. This app does not support video. • All devices must be on the same local Wi-Fi network to communicate. • In order to connect to a terminal, a controller must first be paired with it. The pairing code is displayed on the terminal (press the "key" button) and can be scanned as a QR code or entered manually in the controller app.  • The app can also run in either controller or terminal mode on Apple Silicon Macs. • A companion Apple Watch app lets you connect to terminals from your wrist. See below for watch app functionality and limitations. • There are no in-app purchases or ads of any kind. • Versions of this app are available for other platforms in case you have a mix of iOS and other devices. See the developer site for details. Apple Watch support: The companion watch app can be used as a controller to connect to terminals, but not as a terminal. Please note: • The paired phone must be on, nearby and connected to the local network where your terminals are. • New terminals must be paired from the phone first. The watch app itself is unable to pair. • Updates to terminal names or availability may take a moment to appear on the watch. They are not as instantaneous as on the phone. • The UI when connected to a terminal is the standard Apple Watch "in-call" UI rather than a custom one as on the phone. Just like on the phone, you can either listen or talk, but not at the same time. Tap the "mute" button to switch between listening and talking. • The watch app is not available in countries/territories that prohibit use of the Apple CallKit framework. If you start the watch app in such a country/territory, you will receive a "This app is not available in your country or region" error message.

Screenshots

TRANS BLUE2 screens
Tiny Intercom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Intercom at 100% against TRANS BLUE's 0%. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRANS BLUE ships an update every 9 days, Tiny Intercom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TRANS BLUE versus Tiny Intercom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRANS BLUETiny Intercom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better10.3
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazumasa ShimomuraEugene Gershnik

Customer experience

TRANS BLUE

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Tiny Intercom

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TRANS BLUE

No in-app purchases

None

Tiny Intercom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRANS BLUE free?
TRANS BLUE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Intercom free?
Tiny Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TRANS BLUE or Tiny Intercom have ads?
Neither TRANS BLUE nor Tiny Intercom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TRANS BLUE or Tiny Intercom?
TRANS BLUE ships an update every 9 days, and Tiny Intercom every 2 weeks. Most recently, TRANS BLUE was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tiny Intercom on October 17, 2026.

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