Comparison

Intercom App Type B vs SeattlePHI

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 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.

Highlights
  • Answer calls from entrance station
  • See visitor video
  • Talk with visitors
  • Unlock door remotely
  • View stored recordings
  • WiFi and 3G/4G connectivity
Features
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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.

About

SeattlePHI

Stay informed about local Seattle news, weather, and immigration updates. Discover community events, job openings, and watch the latest videos. Receive daily news summaries and important alerts.

Highlights
  • Local Seattle news and weather
  • Immigration news updates
  • Community event listings
  • Government job openings
  • In-app video content
  • Daily news newsletter
  • Push notifications for breaking news
Features
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Ang SeattlePHI ay news app para sa komunidad ng Pilipino sa Seattle at Washington State. Mga pangunahing feature • Balita — lokal na balita ng Seattle, lagay ng panahon, at balitang imigrasyon sa isang timeline • Events — tingnan ang mga lokal na event sa card view, idagdag sa kalendaryo o i-share sa mga kaibigan • Trabaho — tingnan ang mga government job opening sa Washington State at i-save ang mga paborito • Videos — panoorin ang mga pinakabagong video ng SeattlePHI sa loob ng app • Newsletter — tanggapin ang buod ng mga pangunahing balita tuwing umaga at hapon sa inyong email • Push notifications — hindi mapapalampas ang mahahalagang balita Nakatira sa Seattle? Para sa inyo ang SeattlePHI.

Screenshots

Intercom App Type B2 screens
SeattlePHI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SeattlePHI at 5.0 against Intercom App Type B's 4.1. SeattlePHI also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Intercom App Type B's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SeattlePHI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intercom App Type B ships an update every 3 months, SeattlePHI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Intercom App Type B versus SeattlePHI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntercom App Type BSeattlePHI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAIPHONE CO., LTD.MiSeattleWeb, LLC

Customer experience

Intercom App Type B

All ratings1,374 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative78.7%

SeattlePHI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SeattlePHI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Intercom App Type B

No in-app purchases

None

SeattlePHI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intercom App Type B free?
Intercom App Type B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SeattlePHI free?
SeattlePHI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Intercom App Type B or SeattlePHI?
SeattlePHI is rated higher. Intercom App Type B averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while SeattlePHI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Intercom App Type B or SeattlePHI have ads?
SeattlePHI shows ads; Intercom App Type B does not.
Which is updated more often, Intercom App Type B or SeattlePHI?
Intercom App Type B ships an update every 3 months, and SeattlePHI fortnightly. Most recently, Intercom App Type B was updated on November 6, 2026 and SeattlePHI on November 4, 2026.

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