Comparison

Intercom App Type A vs スマートコントロールキー

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

スマートコントロールキー

Features
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【YKK AP製スマートドア 専用アプリ「スマートコントロールキー」の概要】 アプリをインストールしたスマートフォンとスマートドアを繋げることで、玄関ドアの施解錠やキーの管理、操作履歴の確認などができます。 ▼アプリ「スマートコントロールキー」でできること ①カギの施解錠 アプリ上でのアイコン操作でリモコンのようにカギの施解錠ができます。また、アプリを起動したスマートフォンを持っていれば、ドアに近づいてハンドルボタンを押すだけでカギの施解錠ができます。 ②カギの管理 スマートドアに登録されているカギのリストを確認できます。新しいカギの追加登録、カギ紛失時の登録削除もアプリ操作で可能です。 ③ドア本体の設定 自動施錠機能などのドア本体の設定切替や現在の設定状況が確認ができます。 ④操作履歴の確認 ドア本体のカギの施解錠履歴や設定変更履歴が確認できます。 ⑤その他 アプリ操作で、ドア本体のソフトウェアをアップデートすることができます。 ▼アプリ「スマートコントロールキー」をご利用いただくにあたり 本アプリは単体でのご利用はできません。 ▼アプリの初期設定 お手持ちのスマートフォンに本アプリをインストールし、アプリの画面に沿ってスマートドアの登録・初期設定を行ってください。 ▼スマートコントロールキー サポートページ https://www.ykkap.co.jp/consumer/support/sckey/

Screenshots

Intercom App Type A4 screens
スマートコントロールキー4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: スマートコントロールキー at none against Intercom App Type A's 1. スマートコントロールキー also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Intercom App Type A's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On price 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

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. スマートコントロールキー asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intercom App Type A ships an update every 4 months, スマートコントロールキー every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Intercom App Type A versus スマートコントロールキー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntercom App Type Aスマートコントロールキー
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better11.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAIPHONE CO., LTD.YKK AP株式会社

Customer experience

Intercom App Type A

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

スマートコントロールキー

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative86.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Intercom App Type A

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

スマートコントロールキー

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 スマートコントロールキー free?
スマートコントロールキー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Intercom App Type A or スマートコントロールキー?
Intercom App Type A ships an update every 4 months, and スマートコントロールキー every 8 months. Most recently, Intercom App Type A was updated on September 24, 2026 and スマートコントロールキー on September 30, 2026.

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