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.
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
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.
- Remote security operations
- Check security status
- Verify door and window sensor status
- View security operation history
- View alarm event history
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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。
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Intercom App Type A | HOME ALSOK II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 5.9% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 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, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AIPHONE CO., LTD. | ALSOK CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
Intercom App Type A
HOME ALSOK II
In-app purchases
Intercom App Type A
- View visitors(Monthly update)3 Months trial$2.491 Month
HOME ALSOK II
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Intercom App Type A free?
Is HOME ALSOK II free?
Do Intercom App Type A or HOME ALSOK II have ads?
Which is updated more often, Intercom App Type A or HOME ALSOK II?
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