Comparison

Intercom Utility for KENWOOD vs BlinkTalk Intercom App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Intercom Utility for KENWOOD

This utility app allows users to manage intercom groups, configure device settings, and save presets for FM radio stations and speed dials. It also provides access to guides and firmware updates for compatible Kenwood devices.

Highlights
  • Manage intercom groups
  • Configure device settings
  • Save speed dial presets
  • Preset FM radio stations
  • View Quick Start Guide
  • Manage pairing list
  • Get firmware updates
Features
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"*Note: The Kenwood Smartphone App only works with the Kenwood KCA-HX7C. ---------------------------------------------------- Introducing the Kenwood Smartphone App for the Kenwood KCA-HX7C. The Kenwood Smartphone App allows you to create and manage intercom groups, configure device settings, save up to 3 Speed Dial presets, save up to 10 FM radio station presets, and view the Quick Start Guide and the User's Guide. By simply pairing your phone with your headset, you can use the Kenwood Smartphone App for quicker and easier set up and management. Key Features: * Manage group lists * Group Intercom™ test * Save favorite groups * Manage paring list * Get updates on the latest firmware and notices * Quick Start Guide * Basic device settings * Set up speed dials * Preset 10 FM radio stations * Select camera modes and resolution To use the Kenwood Smartphone App, download the app and pair/connect your Kenwood headset to your mobile phone in the Bluetooth settings menu. Please contact us for support at sena.com. About Sena Technologies Inc. Sena Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of Bluetooth communication devices, including Bluetooth motorcycle intercom. Since its first and flagship product, the SMH10 Bluetooth intercom/headset for Motorcycle helmets, Sena has been a leading provider of Bluetooth communication systems for power sports and other outdoor activities. Sena offers its products worldwide through its global network of distributors, retailers and OEM partners. For more information on Sena Technologies Inc. and its products, please visit www.sena.com."

About

BlinkTalk Intercom App

Stay connected with your riding group on motorcycle or bike trips. Enjoy clear, simultaneous communication with up to 17 riders over unlimited range using an internet-based intercom system. Features include easy channel creation, background mode, and compatibility with various Bluetooth headsets.

Highlights
  • Unlimited range internet intercom
  • HD quality clear audio
  • Communicate with up to 17 riders
  • Easy channel creation and pairing
  • Compatibility with Bluetooth headsets
  • Minimize and background modes
  • Ultra low data consumption
Features
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Say hello to BlinkTalk, an internet based intercom app for motorcycle & bike rides which allows you to be in constant communication with your riding buddies or pillion rider. Make your rides more enjoyable and safer with BlinkTalk. Enjoy unlimited range, HD quality clear audio and speak simultaneously with upto 17 riders. Just create a channel with simple name and other can pair with you very easily. When compared to intercom systems, Blinktalk offers so much more features such as: Unlimited range, since Blinktalk is an internet based intercom system. Super easy paring, simply create a channel with any name (Example : LAGOSTRIP22) and share the channel details, Others can join the channel any time they like. Compatibility with any bluetooth earphones or intercom devices such as Sena, Cardo, Schuberth Auto reconnection incase you drop out of the channel. One touch mute/ mute all incoming calls. Minimize mode to use navigation or any other app. Background mode, join a channel and keep the phone in your pocket. Works even with screen locked. So no dropped connections. Ultra low data consumption, less than 50kb per minute on the channel. Enjoy HD quality with noise cancellation inbuilt. Know status of other riders if they are connected/disconnected. Blinktalk app is perfect to use as: Intercom between motorcycle rider and pillion Intercom app connecting a group ride of upto 17 riders. To chat and communicate on your bike rides or cycle tours. Also if you are using an intercom system already such as Sena or Cardo, no problem, our app will work with them too. You can use us as a range extender and when you are close enough mute our channel. When riding with a pillion rider, you no longer need to turn back and shout to speak . Our app has a pillion mode where the app can run in the background, you can put your phone away or mute your channel with a single tap. Do I need to get an intercom device such as Sena or Cardo to use Blinktalk app as intercom ? No. You can use any bluetooth enabled or wired headset with mic to use Blinktalk. You will find helmet bluetooth headset with mic for just $20 on amazon. No need to buy a full system. Our app will also work with Galaxy buds or Apple Airpods !!. If I already own an intercom system will this app work with that ? Yes. Our app will work with any existing bluetooth intercom system. You can use our app to extend your range and when within range you can mute your channel. How do I pair with other owners of this app ? Just create a channel with any name ("NewYorkRide") and share the name with other riders to join the channel. That is it. Will the app work on bluetooth ? No. the app is internet based so you will need internet connection for the app to work. What happens if the network drops ? Then the app will reconnect you back on the same channel once you are online. Is Blinktalk app free ? We have a free 300 minute trial for you to try it out. After that our app has unlimited minutes of as low as $2 p.m. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($2.45) & 1 Year ($10.96) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: (https://blink-talk.flycricket.io/privacy.html) To know more about BlinkTalk terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Intercom Utility for KENWOOD3 screens
BlinkTalk Intercom App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BlinkTalk Intercom App at 4.0 against Intercom Utility for KENWOOD's 1.0. Intercom Utility for KENWOOD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 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. BlinkTalk Intercom App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Intercom Utility for KENWOOD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlinkTalk Intercom App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intercom Utility for KENWOOD ships an update every 3 weeks, BlinkTalk Intercom App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Intercom Utility for KENWOOD versus BlinkTalk Intercom App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntercom Utility for KENWOODBlinkTalk Intercom App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSena TechnologiesBlink travel innovations private limited

Customer experience

Intercom Utility for KENWOOD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BlinkTalk Intercom App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Intercom Utility for KENWOOD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BlinkTalk Intercom App

Subscriptions2
  • Blink Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • BlinkTalk Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • 24 Hours Plan$1.99

Questions

Is Intercom Utility for KENWOOD free?
Intercom Utility for KENWOOD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlinkTalk Intercom App free?
BlinkTalk Intercom App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Intercom Utility for KENWOOD or BlinkTalk Intercom App?
BlinkTalk Intercom App is rated higher. Intercom Utility for KENWOOD averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BlinkTalk Intercom App averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Intercom Utility for KENWOOD or BlinkTalk Intercom App have ads?
Neither Intercom Utility for KENWOOD nor BlinkTalk Intercom App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intercom Utility for KENWOOD or BlinkTalk Intercom App?
Intercom Utility for KENWOOD ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlinkTalk Intercom App every 2 months. Most recently, Intercom Utility for KENWOOD was updated on September 24, 2026 and BlinkTalk Intercom App on August 15, 2026.

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