Commtel Config vs InVentry RollCall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Commtel Config
Easily configure your Commtel system by filling in on-screen fields and sending SMS commands. The app remembers your system details and previous commands, simplifying modifications and eliminating the need to memorize complex SMS formats.
- Compose and send SMS commands
- No need to memorize SMS commands
- Remembers system details and previous commands
- Store multiple named Commtel systems
- Supports multiple telephone numbers and login codes
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Fill in the on-screen boxes. Tap send, and your smartphone will compose and send SMS command messages to your Commtel system to make your changes. No need to remember and type in your entry system's SMS command words or SMS command format. No need to re-type previous commands when you only want to modify something. Your smartphone will remember the Callpoints, PIN Codes, Authorised Numbers and Time Profiles you have previously sent, then recompose and send an appropriate command SMS to make your changes. Store the details of one or more Commtel systems in your smartphone. No need to remember or look up the telephone number or serial number for each command SMS. Name your Commtel system such as "Front Gate" or "Rear Gate". Store multiple named systems in your smartphone and send each command SMS to the appropriate telephone number carrying the appropriate login code.
InVentry RollCall
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InVentry is trusted by more than 10,000 organisations and helps improve the efficiency of entry, and the security of any building. Using InVentryβs RollCall, you can simplify your emergency evacuations. The app enables you to see a live list of who is onsite, trigger evacuations, and easily account for everyone's safety during an evacuation. Designed for schools and businesses, RollCall integrates with your InVentry system seamlessly to ensure accurate and efficient tracking in real-time, confirming who is safe and allowing you to manage the evacuation process with confidence. Standout features β’ Instantly trigger evacuations from your device. β’ Mark people as safe with ease. β’ See who needs assistance immediately. Download RollCall and experience effective evacuation management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Commtel Config at monthly against InVentry RollCall's every 2 months. InVentry RollCall's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Commtel Config ships an update monthly, InVentry RollCall every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Commtel Config | InVentry RollCall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Commtel Ltd | inVentry Ltd |
In-app purchases
Commtel Config
No in-app purchases
InVentry RollCall
No in-app purchases
Questions
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