Bay Alarm Link vs Intercom App Type B
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bay Alarm Link
Remotely manage your home or small business security system. Arm or disarm your system, control user access, monitor sensor activity, and receive instant alerts for system events. Upgrade your communication for potential cost savings.
- System arming/disarming
- User code management
- Sensor activity monitoring
- Push notifications for events
- Real-time weather updates
- User profile editing
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The Bay Alarm™ App allows you to control your security system on-the-go. You can connect to your home or small business system to arm or disarm, manage user codes, view sensor activity, and receive push notifications of system events. The App requires a compatible control panel & applicable service. Many people save money by upgrading to cellular alarm communications and eliminating their home or office phone line. For more information about upgrading your alarm system contact Bay Alarm Company today. The Bay Alarm App offers the following features: - System Arming/Disarming - All/ Perimeter or Multi-Area Operation - Real-time weather for your local zip code - Sensor activity zone setting - User code management includes the ability to add, delete or edit users from your system on XR150, XR550 (software v 1.05) and XT systems (v 1.17) - Receive push notifications and view history of alarm events, arming/disarming, and troubles by other users on your system - Allows editing & management of user profiles for the XR150 & XR550 All features may not come standard with your App. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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
Bay Alarm Link and Intercom App Type B both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Bay Alarm Link's written reviews are positive against 12% of Intercom App Type B's. Bay Alarm Link also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Bay Alarm Link against 4.2 for Intercom App Type B. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 907 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Bay Alarm Link's written reviews are positive against 12% of Intercom App Type B's.
Bay Alarm Link ships an update every 2 weeks, Intercom App Type B every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bay Alarm Link | Intercom App Type B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (907 ratings) | 4.2 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews — better | 12.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 907 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 282 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bay Alarm Company | AIPHONE CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Bay Alarm Link
Intercom App Type B
User reviews
Bay Alarm Link
From 907 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient remote access
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Helpful notifications
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Slow performance and responsiveness
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Inconsistent experience
Intercom App Type B
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat 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 Link
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to arm/disarm system consistently
- Notifications not received in a timely manner
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Panic button feature
- Ability to view battery status of sensors
- Automatic alarm history refresh on app launch
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
Bay Alarm Link
No in-app purchases
Intercom App Type B
No in-app purchases
Questions
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