Comparison

Overmax Control vs APPhone

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

Head to head
About

Overmax Control

Manage multiple home security cameras from your smartphone or tablet. Access live feeds and recorded footage from anywhere with an internet connection. Receive instant alerts for motion detection and control cameras with your voice.

Highlights
  • Remote multi-camera management
  • Live image preview
  • Recording archive access
  • Voice control (Amazon Echo, Google Assistant)
  • Motion detection PUSH notifications
  • Quick setup
  • Family sharing
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Overmax Control is a home monitoring center on your phone or tablet. The application ensures full management of multiple cameras from a smartphone, offering access not only to live image preview, but also to archive of recordings from anywhere in the world with Internet access. • Remote control of multiple cameras at one time • Voice control - compatibility with Amazon Echo and Google Assistant • PUSH notifications eg. when motion is detected by one of the cameras • Quick and convenient setup • Sharing with other family members

About

APPhone

Features
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APPhone is a modern video intercom system right on your smartphone, designed for residents of modern housing communities, multi-family buildings, and private homes. With APPhone, your phone becomes a fully functional intercom handset. Answer calls wherever you are – at home, at work, or on the go. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time video calls: See and speak with visitors calling from the entry panel before opening the door. • Native iOS integration (Apple CallKit): Intercom calls ring just like standard phone calls – even with your screen locked. • Remote access control: Unlock pedestrian gates, entry barriers, or building entrance doors with a single tap. • Smart presence (Geofencing): The system optimizes call routing, prioritizing notifications when you are near your building. • Family & PIN management: Easily grant access to family members, generate custom access codes, and manage permissions. • Call history: Review call logs and see who visited your apartment while you were away. • Do Not Disturb (DND) mode: Silence intercom notifications whenever you need peace and quiet. GETTING STARTED: The app requires an active account associated with a building equipped with the APPhone intercom system. Contact your property manager to receive an invitation with your activation code.

Screenshots

Overmax Control4 screens
APPhone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: APPhone at every 6 days against Overmax Control's every 14 months. Overmax Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overmax Control ships an update every 14 months, APPhone every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Overmax Control versus APPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOvermax ControlAPPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB69 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBRANDLINE GROUP SP Z O OJan Milewczyk

Bugs and requests

Overmax Control

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Motion notification recording leads to live feed instead of clip
  • Rewinding recordings is difficult and results in errors
  • Recordings saved in non-MP4 format
  • Camera freezes and lags
  • Problem connecting to the app
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  • Polish language disappeared after an update
  • Cameras removed from the app
  • App stopped working on MacBook
  • Camera constantly loses signal
  • No update for iOS 16
  • Screen rotation not working on iPhone
  • Image is black and white
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi if name/password > 20 characters
  • App requires location access to show Wi-Fi networks
  • App is unstable, preview often fails to load
  • Camera constantly loses Wi-Fi and makes loud noise
  • New update removed existing camera, cannot re-pair
  • Older cameras not receiving updates or new functionalities
  • IR mode only turns on when it wants at night
  • Cannot adjust or turn off volume
  • Foreign voices heard from camera
  • Loud startup sound on baby monitor camera

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add Polish language back
  • Fix motion notification recording to show clip
  • Improve rewind functionality for recordings
  • Add possibility to add Camelot 3.5 as an icon
  • Add push notifications for device on/off
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  • Add Picture-in-Picture option
  • Add night mode toggle
  • Add remote camera restart function
  • Improve instruction manual clarity
  • Update app for iOS 16
  • Make app icon more modern
  • Add iPad version

APPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Overmax Control

No in-app purchases

None

APPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Overmax Control free?
Overmax Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APPhone free?
APPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Overmax Control or APPhone have ads?
Neither Overmax Control nor APPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Overmax Control or APPhone?
Overmax Control ships an update every 14 months, and APPhone every 6 days. Most recently, Overmax Control was updated on September 29, 2026 and APPhone on October 8, 2026.

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