Comparison

Intercom App Type A vs HOME ALSOK II

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

HOME ALSOK II

This application allows users to control and monitor their home security system remotely. It provides features for security operations, status checks, and viewing event history.

Highlights
  • Remote security operations
  • Check security status
  • Verify door and window sensor status
  • View security operation history
  • View alarm event history
Features
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◆「HOME ALSOK Ⅱ」とは? ALSOKが提供する警備サービス「HOME ALSOK Connect」で使用するアプリです。 このアプリから、警備操作、警備状況の確認、戸締りの確認(センサーの状態確認)、警備操作や警報発生の履歴の確認といった各種操作を行うことができます。

Screenshots

Intercom App Type A4 screens
HOME ALSOK II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HOME ALSOK II at none against Intercom App Type A's 1. HOME ALSOK II also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Intercom App Type A's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). On price, 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

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. HOME ALSOK II asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intercom App Type A ships an update every 4 months, HOME ALSOK II every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Intercom App Type A versus HOME ALSOK II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntercom App Type AHOME ALSOK II
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better5.9% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAIPHONE CO., LTD.ALSOK CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Intercom App Type A

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

HOME ALSOK II

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative82.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Intercom App Type A

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

HOME ALSOK II

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 HOME ALSOK II free?
HOME ALSOK II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Intercom App Type A or HOME ALSOK II have ads?
Neither Intercom App Type A nor HOME ALSOK II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intercom App Type A or HOME ALSOK II?
Intercom App Type A ships an update every 4 months, and HOME ALSOK II every 10 months. Most recently, Intercom App Type A was updated on October 10, 2026 and HOME ALSOK II on October 7, 2026.

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