Comparison

Bay Alarm Connect vs Intercom App Type B

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

Head to head
About

Bay Alarm Connect

Control your Honeywell security system, smart home devices, and view live video feeds remotely. Receive instant alerts for events and manage user access. Requires a compatible Honeywell system and Bay Alarm Connect Remote Services subscription.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Control lights and thermostats
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • View live video and doorbell events
  • Receive event alerts
  • Create smart scenes
  • Locate vehicles
Features
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The Bay Alarm Connect Remote Services app gives you complete control of your Honeywell security system, thermostats, lighting, locks and more, plus the ability to receive text messages and email alerts, view live video and see your video doorbell events, locate vehicles in real-time where ever you are 24 hours a day. Requirement: Compatible Honeywell security systems with a subscription to Bay Alarm Connect Remote Services. Please contact your security professional for additional information. Feature Highlights: · Arm or disarm your security system · Turn lights on or off · Adjust thermostat temperature · Unlock or lock doors · Create Smart Scenes with a Wizard guide for convenience · View your live video and video events · See your SkyBell video doorbell events (iOS only) · Receive email and text alerts about events in your home or business including alarms, sensor activity, trouble conditions and more · Language support for: English, Latin American Spanish, French Canadian, Brazilian Portuguese · Secure Login with your fingerprint · Locate vehicles or assets · Create users and manage their security system codes · Test Drive Demo - All features may not come standard with your App

About

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.

Highlights
  • Answer calls from entrance station
  • See visitor video
  • Talk with visitors
  • Unlock door remotely
  • View stored recordings
  • WiFi and 3G/4G connectivity
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Bay Alarm Connect4 screens
Intercom App Type B2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bay Alarm Connect at 4.5 against Intercom App Type B's 4.2. Bay Alarm Connect also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

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

Bay Alarm Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Bay Alarm Connect's written reviews are positive against 12% of Intercom App Type B's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bay Alarm Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, Intercom App Type B every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bay Alarm Connect versus Intercom App Type B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBay Alarm ConnectIntercom App Type B
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.8K ratings) — better4.2 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews — better12.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBay Alarm CompanyAIPHONE CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Bay Alarm Connect

All ratings4,771 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative60.0%

Intercom App Type B

All ratings1,374 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative78.5%

User reviews

Bay Alarm Connect

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick response
  • 🔒 Reliable security
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💡 Bypass feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🔍 Inconsistent connectivity
  • ⏱️ Slow response times
  • 📞 Poor customer service

Intercom App Type B

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to install
  • 🚀 Reliable when working
  • 🔒 Secure system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection errors
  • ⏱️ Slow response times
  • 🔇 No option to silence notifications
  • 🔍 Unintuitive user interface
  • 📺 Poor video quality

Bugs and requests

Bay Alarm Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent login issues
  • Arm/disarm failures
  • Video recording problems
  • Sync issues between app and system

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Sensor renaming capability
  • Improved video quality
  • Geofencing automation

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

None

Bay Alarm Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Intercom App Type B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bay Alarm Connect free?
Bay Alarm Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intercom App Type B free?
Intercom App Type B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bay Alarm Connect or Intercom App Type B?
Bay Alarm Connect is rated higher. Bay Alarm Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Intercom App Type B averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Bay Alarm Connect or Intercom App Type B have ads?
Neither Bay Alarm Connect nor Intercom App Type B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bay Alarm Connect or Intercom App Type B?
Bay Alarm Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Intercom App Type B every 3 months. Most recently, Bay Alarm Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Intercom App Type B on October 22, 2026.

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