FIBARO Intercom vs PointJar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 wonβt 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,Β the app gives you access to adjustments such as video quality or user management.
PointJar
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PointJar is a family points game: your child earns points for completed chores and good behaviour and trades them for rewards you agreed on. No nagging, no fridge charts β everything runs in the app and parents always have the final say. The app is free, with no ads and no tracking. Tasks and rewards are built on established international research on child motivation. Try the demo without signing in. HOW IT WORKS β’ Your child taps a finished task β you get a notification β’ You approve with OK or decline with X β points are added automatically β’ Kids request rewards from the shop β approved by you as well β’ The child's level only ever grows β motivation stays high FOR PARENTS β’ Your own catalogue of tasks and rewards (a starter list is included) β’ Deductions with a daily cap β the balance never drops below zero β’ Undo mistakes within 24 hours, a full history of every point β’ A second parent or grandparents join with a one-time code FOR KIDS β’ Their own screen with a wallet, a goal and a shop β’ The goal reward fills up with every point saved β’ Celebration animations for reached goals and new levels FAMILY-SAFE β’ Every family sees only its own data β’ Nobody can enter a family without a code from a parent β’ Google sign-in, no extra passwords Available in English, German, Czech and Slovak β every family member picks their own language. Try the demo right from the welcome screen, no account needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PointJar at every 2 days against FIBARO Intercom's every 2 months. FIBARO Intercom's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FIBARO Intercom ships an update every 2 months, PointJar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FIBARO Intercom | PointJar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nice - Polska Sp. z o.o. | marcel s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
FIBARO Intercom
No in-app purchases
PointJar
No in-app purchases





