Comparison

Signal (intercom) vs Holler

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

Head to head
About

Signal (intercom)

This app provides a simple intercom system for quick communication. Create or join a "Signal" to use pre-set buttons for instant messaging in specific scenarios, avoiding unnecessary noise or lengthy conversations.

Highlights
  • Create or join communication 'Signals'
  • Use quick communication buttons
  • Instant messaging for specific scenarios
  • Minimalist design
  • Hypothetical use case examples
Features
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Absolutely minimal intercom system. Create a "Signal" or join someone else's, then use quick communication buttons in situations where it might be useful! Like, strictly hypothetically, when your wife yells up to you in your office that "TEA IS READY", and your dog starts barking until you come down - now, she can simply press the "TEA IS READY" button, you can respond with the "COMING" button, and no barking will ensue!

About

Holler

Transform your Sonos speakers into a whole-home intercom system. Broadcast live messages, record and send announcements, or play pre-made sounds across one room or many. It's designed for privacy, working locally on your Wi-Fi without accounts or tracking.

Highlights
  • Whole-home intercom for Sonos
  • Live microphone broadcasts
  • Record and send announcements
  • Play pre-made sounds
  • Selectable room grouping
  • Restores previous Sonos settings
  • Local and private operation
Features
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Turn your Sonos speakers into a whole-home intercom. THREE WAYS TO BE HEARD • Live — start a continuous microphone connection without holding a button • Message — record a short announcement, then send it • Sounds — play ready-made household, attention, and ambience sounds ONE ROOM OR MANY Choose one room, select several rooms, or reach everywhere. Holler temporarily groups compatible rooms so announcements stay synchronized. LEAVES YOUR SONOS SYSTEM THE WAY IT FOUND IT When an announcement ends, Holler restores each room's previous grouping, playback, and volume whenever the speaker makes that state available. LOCAL AND PRIVATE BY DESIGN Holler works directly with speakers on your Wi-Fi. There is no Holler account, advertising, tracking, or Holler-operated audio relay. Remote broadcasting from outside your reachable home network is not supported. Keep Holler open while using Live. If the app leaves the foreground or the microphone is interrupted, Holler stops the broadcast and restores your Sonos system. TRY EVERYTHING All features are available during the seven-day trial. Afterward, one lifetime purchase unlocks Holler permanently—no subscription. Holler requires compatible Sonos speakers on a network your iPhone or iPad can reach. Sonos S1 and S2 systems remain separate and cannot be grouped together. Holler is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sonos, Inc. Sonos is a trademark of Sonos, Inc. Included alarm and siren sounds are provided for entertainment and attention-getting use only. Holler is not an emergency warning or life-safety system.

Screenshots

Signal (intercom)3 screens
Holler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Holler at 5.0 against Signal (intercom)'s 4.5. Signal (intercom)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). 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. Holler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Signal (intercom) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Holler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Signal (intercom) has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Signal (intercom) ships an update every 2 days, Holler fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Signal (intercom) versus Holler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignal (intercom)Holler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMatthew TakaoTask One LLC

Customer experience

Signal (intercom)

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Holler

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

In-app purchases

None

Signal (intercom)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Holler

One-time1
  • Holler Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Signal (intercom) free?
Signal (intercom) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Holler free?
Holler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Signal (intercom) or Holler?
Holler is rated higher. Signal (intercom) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Holler averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Signal (intercom) or Holler have ads?
Neither Signal (intercom) nor Holler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Signal (intercom) or Holler?
Signal (intercom) ships an update every 2 days, and Holler fortnightly. Most recently, Signal (intercom) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Holler on October 9, 2026.

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