Intercom App Type B vs FireLink Cloud Programming App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intercom App Type B
This app allows you to answer calls from your entrance station, view visitor video, and speak with them. You can also remotely unlock your door and access stored recordings. It works both inside your home via WiFi and outside using a cellular connection.
- Answer calls from entrance station
- See visitor video
- Talk with visitors
- Unlock door remotely
- View stored recordings
- WiFi and 3G/4G connectivity
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[Functions] Respond to calls from the entrance station, see the video and talk with the visitors. Unlock your door from the application. View recordings stored in the intercom master station. Use inside the home through WiFi, or outside the home through 3G/4G connection. [Concerning usage] ・This application will work with Aiphone JO series intercoms with WiFi connectivity. ・This application must have an internet connection available either through WiFi or 3G/4G. ・Registration is necessary for establishing a link between the intercom master station and this application. Please refer to the instructions found within the application. ・This application is provided without charge by Aiphone. ・Internet connection fees and data usage fees must be borne by the user. Please confirm with your internet service provider and/or mobile service provider for details.
FireLink Cloud Programming App
This app enables programming of commercial fire alarm panels directly from a mobile smart device. It offers a convenient way to manage fire alarm systems remotely.
- Mobile programming of fire alarm panels
- Remote system management
- Smart device integration
- Commercial fire alarm panel support
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The NAPCO FireLink Cloud programming app allows the programming of the NAPCO FireLink commercial fire alarm panel from a mobile smart device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FireLink Cloud Programming App at 5.0 against Intercom App Type B's 4.2. FireLink Cloud Programming App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Intercom App Type B's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). 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.
FireLink Cloud Programming App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intercom App Type B has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Intercom App Type B ships an update every 3 months, FireLink Cloud Programming App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intercom App Type B | FireLink Cloud Programming App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.4K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AIPHONE CO., LTD. | NAPCO Security Technologies |
Customer experience
Intercom App Type B
FireLink Cloud Programming App
Bugs and requests
Intercom App Type B
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant disconnections
- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications keep buzzing even after door is opened
Requested features
4 requests- Add a silent/do not disturb mode
- Improve response times
- Enhance video quality
- Streamline user interface
FireLink Cloud Programming App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Intercom App Type B
No in-app purchases
FireLink Cloud Programming App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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