Comparison

Zipato vs FIBARO Intercom

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

Head to head
About

Zipato

Control and manage your smart home devices, including security alarms, thermostats, lighting, and video monitoring. Create custom automations and schedules for a personalized living experience. Integrates with a wide range of smart home standards and devices.

Highlights
  • Device management for multiple systems
  • Professional security alarm features
  • Customizable smart thermostat control
  • Video intercom and monitoring
  • Lights and power management
  • Advanced automation rules and geofencing
  • Fully customizable dashboard
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Some features of Zipato APP: Device manager > creating and managing multiple Systems > managing servers and configuring multi-server Systems > integrating Systems into other Systems as SubSystems > pairing, configuring and monitoring devices based on different standards > support for Z-wave, KNX, ModBus, EnOcean, ULE, Zigbee, PhIlips Hue, Sonos... Professional Security Alarm > multi-partitions, cross zoning, user roles > intruder, smoke, water leak, CO detection and alerts Smart thermostat > create you own thermostat by using system devices, > multiple zones, schedulers... > integration with other popular thermostats based on supported standards Video Intercom > DoorPhone for entrance control > video and Voice enabled > integration with Zipato SIP server and other popular SIP servers Lights and power management > dimming, switching, rgbw, consumption monitoring > motor controls for curtains, roller shutter and valves > IR control for A/C and AV devices > door locks control with access codes management Video monitoring > IP cameras live view > event based recording and messaging > multi-camera monitoring views > timeline and Gallery views for watching recorded video and snapshots Automation > mobile rule creator for creating simple rules > geofencing for creating rules based on mobile user’s location > customizable scheduler with advanced configuration options > scenarios and grouping of devices > integration with rules made by online Rule Creator Dashboard > fully customizable > create containers with device widgets by type, room, scene or custom > scrollable or listed container views > special home page info widgets for easier monitoring > powerful but intuitive widgets with multiple controlling options for all System devices > vertical and landscape mode supported for tablets Knowledge base > News and Announcements with latest information about the platform > Articles with demo videos about specific functions --- note --- For using Zipato APP it’s necessary to have at least one Zipato controller, preferably Zipabox2 or Zipatile2. — note for existing zipato users --- This Zipato APP is based on Zipato v3 backend. Zipato v3 is the whole new Zipato backend and each System needs to be made from scratch. To use this APP with your current controller, it is necessary to unregister your existing controller from the Zipato v2 environment and register it within a System in Zipato v3 environment through this APP.

About

FIBARO Intercom

Control and monitor your home's entrance with this app. See visitors via the built-in camera, communicate with them using two-way audio, and grant access remotely. Record events and manage user permissions for enhanced security and convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote gate and door unlocking
  • Keyless Bluetooth access
  • Voicemail and recording
  • History log of events
  • Remote setup and management
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FIBARO Intercom dedicated app gives you extensive usability and configuration possibilities. Keep an eye on what is going on in front of your house by connecting FIBARO Intercom to multiple iPhones. Get AV connection with your incoming guests. See who is dropping by via Intercom's built-in camera. Use your iPhone to go through the Intercom setup remotely and set all desired functionalities. Voice broadcast and video Talk through the FIBARO Intercom to your guests at the front door or gate. 2-way audio connection and Intercom's front camera give you absolute comfort and safety at the same time. Remote setup Easy iPhone access enables you to open the gate or front door in no time. Keyless access Use your iPhone and bring it close to the FIBARO Intercom to open the front door, gate or garage. Bluetooth technology is your safe access authorization enabled by admin to different Intercom users. Set a limited user PIN code for your children's babysitter or gardener. Voicemail and recording You won’t miss any event at the front door. FIBARO Intercom records audio and video. Your guests can leave you a voice message during your absence which you can play via iPhone wherever you are. History log Play the history log with all recorded activities while you're away. Presence detection saves your device's hard drive space and what's more important, gives you insight to important information. Remote management Use the iPhone app to go through the first setup wizard. Moreover,  the app gives you access to adjustments such as video quality or user management.

Screenshots

Zipato4 screens
FIBARO Intercom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zipato and FIBARO Intercom are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Zipato versus FIBARO Intercom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipatoFIBARO Intercom
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews — better7.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTri plus grupaNice - Polska Sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Zipato

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

FIBARO Intercom

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative82.1%

In-app purchases

None

Zipato

No in-app purchases

None

FIBARO Intercom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zipato free?
Zipato is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FIBARO Intercom free?
FIBARO Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zipato or FIBARO Intercom have ads?
Neither Zipato nor FIBARO Intercom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zipato or FIBARO Intercom?
Zipato ships an update every 2 months, and FIBARO Intercom every 2 months. Most recently, Zipato was updated on July 7, 2026 and FIBARO Intercom on September 22, 2026.

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