Comparison

Intercom App Type A vs HILLS APP

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Video intercom view
  • Remote call answering
  • Warning notifications
  • Door unlock function
  • Visitor recording check
  • Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity
Features
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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

About

HILLS APP

This app enhances your experience with various Hills services, offering personalized benefits and information based on your spending. It integrates all Hills services under a single ID and allows you to use your smartphone as your membership card for points and exclusive features like parking payment.

Highlights
  • Personalized services and information
  • Premium Stage benefits
  • Integrated Hills ID
  • Smartphone as membership card
  • Earn and use points
  • QR code parking payment
  • Event and store search
Features
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An official app has been created to enrich your Hills experience. Enjoy various benefits perfectly suited to you, including the delivery of personalized services and information as well as Premium Stage benefits based on your annual spending. You can also find special benefits and services that are only available to users of the HILLS APP. (Integrating the Hills With One ID) HILLS APP users will be asked to register a “Hills ID.” IDs that were previously issued per service will be combined into this “Hills ID” to integrate facilities and services throughout the city. This allows you to connect to each service smoothly and more seamlessly use the Hills’ services and information. (Using Your Smartphone as Your HILLS CARD) Upon registering as a Hills ID user, you will become a HILLS CARD member, and points earned on the HILLS APP can be used directly once at least 1 point are accrued. HILLS CARD Mastercard holders and certain Premium Stage members can also enjoy the exclusive benefit of using the parking fee service via a QR code. (Other Functions) • Search function (events, stores) Search and view event and store information for each of the “Hills” – Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills, ARK Hills, and Omotesando Hills. • My Benefits function Register your favorite benefits and use coupons. Make the most of your Hills life with the HILLS APP.

Screenshots

Intercom App Type A4 screens
HILLS APP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HILLS APP at none against Intercom App Type A's 1. HILLS APP also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Intercom App Type A's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 17%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Intercom App Type A sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. HILLS APP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intercom App Type A ships an update every 4 months, HILLS APP every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Intercom App Type A versus HILLS APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntercom App Type AHILLS APP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB83 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAIPHONE CO., LTD.MORI BUILDING CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Intercom App Type A

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative60.0%

HILLS APP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative72.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Intercom App Type A

Subscriptions1
  • View visitors(Monthly update)3 Months trial$2.491 Month
None

HILLS APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intercom App Type A free?
Intercom App Type A is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HILLS APP free?
HILLS APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Intercom App Type A or HILLS APP have ads?
Neither Intercom App Type A nor HILLS APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intercom App Type A or HILLS APP?
Intercom App Type A ships an update every 4 months, and HILLS APP every 5 weeks. Most recently, Intercom App Type A was updated on October 10, 2026 and HILLS APP on October 13, 2026.

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