Comparison

TappBell Mobile vs Porthello

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

Head to head
About

TappBell Mobile

This app enhances building communication by allowing residents to receive high-definition video calls from visitors. Remotely grant access to guests and receive important building-wide alerts for emergencies. Manage all settings from the cloud.

Highlights
  • HD video calls from visitors
  • Remote access granting
  • Building-wide emergency alerts
  • Cloud-based management
  • QR code entry option
  • IP camera integration
Features
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La aplicación de TappBell Mobile es el complemento perfecto para la comunicación con los visitantes de su edificio. TappBell se instala en el frente del edificio. En la versión física utilizando un gabinete antivandálico y un vidrio de seguridad. En la versión virtual utilizando una placa con un código QR impreso. Desde el menú de administración, se realiza una configuración inicial de las plantas, unidades funcionales y contactos de los propietarios que habitan el edificio, country o barrio cerrado. Cuando un visitante se acerca al frente del edificio, selecciona la planta y unidad funcional deseada. TappBell se comunica mediante una video llamada en alta definición con los contactos de la unidad funcional. TappBell es totalmente confidencial, en ningún momento el visitante accede a su información personal. El propietario recibe la video llamada en su dispositivo móvil y atiende estando en cualquier lugar de forma simple y cómoda, comunicándose con el visitante por audio y video. Deslizando el botón correspondiente, brinda acceso de entrada al visitante de forma remota. Además, TappBell permite integrar cámaras IP de seguridad o DVRs, notificar a todos los residentes sobre situaciones de inseguridad, incendio y emergencias médicas, etc. Gestione todas las configuraciones de TappBell en la nube, cómodamente desde su computadora de escritorio.

About

Porthello

Features
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In a few minutes you have your videophone at your door. Without connected equipment, you will be able to welcome your visitors with a high-quality service - You will receive a video call directly to your phone without having provided your phone number. (the visitor is always seen; you, only if you want) - You are not in a position to speak to your visitor ? Switch to chat and communicate with him anyway instead of not responding - You weren't able to respond right away ? your visitor can leave you an audio or text message, and even leave you a photo. - Do you want several people, for example members of your family or your co-tenants, to also receive calls from visitors at your door ? You just need to declare them by inviting them - Do you have several residences or an office and a home ? Declare as many entries as you want from the same application. To use the Porthello service, you need an account that you will create after downloading the application. Creating the account is free with no payment methods to enter during the trial period. You will also need physical support with a QRCode that you will display on your door for your visitors. You can create it yourself for free from the application or order one for a few euros. Don't worry, this support requires neither power nor network connection. The application is available today in English, French and Spanish. More details on : our website https://porthello.com our Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@PORTHELLO-dt1cd

Screenshots

TappBell Mobile4 screens
Porthello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Porthello at every 3 weeks against TappBell Mobile's every 6 months. 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

TappBell Mobile ships an update every 6 months, Porthello every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
TappBell Mobile versus Porthello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTappBell MobilePorthello
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTappBell SRLBistri

In-app purchases

None

TappBell Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Porthello

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TappBell Mobile free?
TappBell Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Porthello free?
Porthello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TappBell Mobile or Porthello have ads?
Neither TappBell Mobile nor Porthello shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TappBell Mobile or Porthello?
TappBell Mobile ships an update every 6 months, and Porthello every 3 weeks. Most recently, TappBell Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Porthello on October 27, 2026.

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