Intercom App Type A vs Perch Door Sim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intercom App Type A
Control your home's intercom system remotely. View live video, answer calls, receive notifications, and unlock doors from anywhere with Wi-Fi or 4G. Check visitor recordings for added security.
- Video intercom view
- Remote call answering
- Warning notifications
- Door unlock function
- Visitor recording check
- Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity
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[Functions] Equipped with video view, call, warning notification, door unlock, and other convenient intercom functions. Can be used from the bedroom, kitchen, toilet, or veranda anywhere with Wi-Fi coverage in the home, and can be used from outside with 4G lines. Also, visitor recordings can be checked outside in case of the apartment system.(paid service) Visitor recordings (video only) can be checked outside in case of the individual house system. [Concerning usage] ・This is an exclusive application that link between the apartment system VIXUS ADVANCE and the video intercom WP-24 series for houses. Please check the intercom model name (VKZ - R, VKZ - RM, VKZK – RM, WP-2MED) installed in the house. ・The contents of some functions and services differ depending on the intercom that is linked. ・The application can be used when connected with the household Wi-Fi , and can be used outside when connected with the 4G lines. ・When using this intercom app and the Wi-Fi router , internet connection is required for each residence. Internet usage fee may be charged to the user. [Supported smart phone and tablet models] ・Please refer to the supported models listed on our website. [Supported Wi-Fi router] ・Please refer to the supported models listed on our website. [About view visitors service(paid service) (apartment system only)] ・「Check visitor recording outside」is paid service . Please register your account information in this application when using this service. ・3 months from the purchase date is a free usage period. When the free usage period ends, a monthly fee of 300 yen (tax included) will be incurred and will be renewed automatically every month. ・Monthly usage fee will be billed to iTunes Account. [Cancelling auto-renewal subscription] Cannot be canceled from this application. Please cancel from the iTunes account. ・Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. ・Subscription automatically renews when expiration date is less than 24 hours and will be charged from iTunes account. ・Even if you turned off automatic renews, you can use the service until the expiration date. [Restoration of view visitors service] By logging in with your account registered in the application before , you can restore your subscription state of view visitors service. [EULA] https://www.aiphone.co.jp/app_sp/asp-vkz/eula/index.html
Perch Door Sim
Transform your apartment's intercom experience with this smart solution. It offers a virtual intercom system, eliminating the need for hardware upgrades. Connect two devices to simulate a modern, functional intercom.
- Virtual intercom system
- No hardware needed
- Connects two devices
- Smart intercom simulation
- Apartment building solution
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Whether you live in an apartment building with an awful intercom or you manage one... we think that you should try our new smart intercom free (no hardware needed). Download Perch on one device and our Whoo Intercom App on a second device and see what your intercom ought to be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Perch Door Sim at 100% against Intercom App Type A's 25%. Perch Door Sim also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Intercom App Type A sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. Perch Door Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intercom App Type A | Perch Door Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AIPHONE CO., LTD. | Mnemo Corp |
Customer experience
Intercom App Type A
Perch Door Sim
In-app purchases
Intercom App Type A
- View visitors(Monthly update)3 Months trial$2.491 Month
Perch Door Sim
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Intercom App Type A free?
Is Perch Door Sim free?
Do Intercom App Type A or Perch Door Sim have ads?
Which is updated more often, Intercom App Type A or Perch Door Sim?
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