CellCom Prime vs Melrose Arch Communicate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CellCom Prime
This app allows you to program and operate an SMS-programmable intercom system. It enables remote management of access cards, keypad codes, and gate operations via text messages, ideal for holiday lets and service industries. Features include a 7-day time clock and notifications for granted access.
- SMS programming of keypad codes
- Remote access card management
- 7-day time clock for auto gate operation
- Control of relay outputs
- Access granted notifications
- Do not disturb and watershed features
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Free App to program and operate "The CellCom Prime" SMS Programmable Intercom with keypad. Remote programming of temporary, limited or unlimited use Prox cards or tags. Ideal for Holiday lets and service industries. Built in 7 day time clock Auto open/close gates at pre-set times of the day/week Program the Keypad via SMS text message Store temporary keypad codes, time restricted codes, permanent codes. Add and delete codes via SMS text for improved security. Notifications to a master phone when access is granted Control Both relay outputs with momentary, Latch and Unlatch buttons. Do not disturb and watershed feature to prevent nuisance calls at night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQZ0_1nhDmQ&t=4s
Melrose Arch Communicate
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The Melrose Arch Communicator is a tool used by Melrose Arch Management to communicate more effectively with our tenants. It allows us to send out instant notifications about important happenings, conduct surveys, post event information, publish newsletters and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CellCom Prime at none against Melrose Arch Communicate's shown. CellCom Prime also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CellCom Prime ships an update every 6 weeks, Melrose Arch Communicate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CellCom Prime | Melrose Arch Communicate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS GLOBAL LTD | PeppaComm (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
CellCom Prime
No in-app purchases
Melrose Arch Communicate
No in-app purchases
