MB vs ZenCom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MB
Remotely operate and control your security systems, including arming and disarming. Manage partitions, doors, and macros with a secure, context-aware interface. Offers encrypted connections and configurable access options.
- Remote system operation and control
- Arming and disarming functionality
- Unlimited panel selection
- Partition management
- Door control with temporary release
- Event log with filtering
- Encrypted connection
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This App allows the remote operation and control as well as arming/disarming of all of your systems from a single application. The provided functions are: Selection of panel (no of panels is unlimited) Automatic connection to a specific panel can be selected Overview of all partitions permitted for this setting Paritition specific overview for omitting, blocking etc. Not-ready-to-arm reasons provided by separate tab Control of macros Control of doors with temporary release, stady release etc. Event log with time period filtering Secure and situation specific user interface wirt context menues, which occur after extended touching of an element Encrypted connection Configurable password access, biometric access selectectable Data export and import of the panel configurations for simple and easy device change/upgrade Definition of up to four access right s groups per MB- Secure panel, while the settings cna be configured individually to the user´s need. For the required licensing and panel configuration please contact your system integrator. Requirements: MB-Secure later V09.xx and active licens option 059845 (MB-Secure mobile App) Optionally conneciton server for access to panels behind fire walls. This requires the license option 059840 (MB-Secure option connection server).
ZenCom
Remotely monitor your Zennio Intercom. See visitors, communicate with them, and unlock your door from any location.
- Remote intercom access
- See visitors at your door
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote door unlocking
- Global accessibility
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With ZenCom, the user can interact with his Zennio Intercom from anywhere in the world. ZenCom allows you to see who is ringing your doorbell, having a conversation and even open remotely as if you were at home. LINKS User manual: https://www.zennio.com/documents/manual_zencom_en Privacy Policy: https://www.zennio.com/zencom-privacypolicy EULA: https://sip.zennioapps.com:4003/res/ZencomTermsOfUse.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZenCom at 40% against MB's 5%. MB's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MB ships an update every 5 weeks, ZenCom monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MB | ZenCom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominik Wei-Fieg | Zennio |
Customer experience
MB
ZenCom
In-app purchases
MB
No in-app purchases
ZenCom
No in-app purchases
