Comparison

Virtual Keypad vs Intercom App Type B

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Keypad

Control your home or business security system remotely. Arm/disarm, manage lights, locks, thermostats, and view live camera feeds. Automate actions and receive important notifications.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm security system
  • Control smart home devices
  • View live and recorded camera footage
  • Automate system actions
  • Receive event notifications
  • Manage user access
Features
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The Virtual Keypad™ App gives you control of your security system on-the-go. Connect to your home or business system to arm or disarm, control lights, locks, thermostats and more, easily with your app. Even view and record video from your security cameras. With the Virtual Keypad App, you can: • Arm and disarm your system • View what’s happening at your home or business • Control Z-Wave-connected devices such as thermostats, lights, locks and garage doors individually or all at once • Set up Actions to automatically control your system throughout the day • View and control Z-Wave devices using a photo or a security camera • Receive notifications when doors are opened or closed • View security cameras and your recorded clips • Add users to your security system from your app • Search your complete system event history • Cancel or verify alarms with live video view The app requires a compatible control panel and connected service. For more information about upgrading your alarm system, contact your DMP installing alarm company today. All features may not come standard with your app. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Intercom App Type B

This app allows you to answer calls from your entrance station, view visitor video, and speak with them. You can also remotely unlock your door and access stored recordings. It works both inside your home via WiFi and outside using a cellular connection.

Highlights
  • Answer calls from entrance station
  • See visitor video
  • Talk with visitors
  • Unlock door remotely
  • View stored recordings
  • WiFi and 3G/4G connectivity
Features
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[Functions] Respond to calls from the entrance station, see the video and talk with the visitors. Unlock your door from the application. View recordings stored in the intercom master station. Use inside the home through WiFi, or outside the home through 3G/4G connection. [Concerning usage] ・This application will work with Aiphone JO series intercoms with WiFi connectivity. ・This application must have an internet connection available either through WiFi or 3G/4G. ・Registration is necessary for establishing a link between the intercom master station and this application. Please refer to the instructions found within the application. ・This application is provided without charge by Aiphone. ・Internet connection fees and data usage fees must be borne by the user. Please confirm with your internet service provider and/or mobile service provider for details.

Screenshots

Virtual Keypad2 screens
Intercom App Type B2 screens

Verdict

The call

Virtual Keypad and Intercom App Type B both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Virtual Keypad's written reviews are positive against 12% of Intercom App Type B's. Virtual Keypad also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Virtual Keypad against 4.2 for Intercom App Type B. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Keypad has 13K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Virtual Keypad's written reviews are positive against 12% of Intercom App Type B's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Keypad ships an update every 2 weeks, Intercom App Type B every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Virtual Keypad versus Intercom App Type B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual KeypadIntercom App Type B
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings) — better4.2 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better12.1% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Monitoring Products, Inc.AIPHONE CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Virtual Keypad

All ratings13,235 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews1,445 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative26.2%

Intercom App Type B

All ratings1,374 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative78.5%

User reviews

Virtual Keypad

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote access
  • 🔒 Secure system control
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Reliable security

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
  • 🐛 Unreliable arming/disarming
  • 🐛 Slow to update status
  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy

Intercom App Type B

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to install
  • 🚀 Reliable when working
  • 🔒 Secure system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection errors
  • ⏱️ Slow response times
  • 🔇 No option to silence notifications
  • 🔍 Unintuitive user interface
  • 📺 Poor video quality

Bugs and requests

Virtual Keypad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Timed out connections
  • Unresponsive app controls
  • Incorrect alarm status display
  • Delayed push notifications
  • Compatibility issues with updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved scheduling options
  • Customizable notifications
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Enhanced camera integration
  • Geofencing automation
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  • Streamlined user management

Intercom App Type B

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant disconnections
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Notifications keep buzzing even after door is opened

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a silent/do not disturb mode
  • Improve response times
  • Enhance video quality
  • Streamline user interface

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Keypad

No in-app purchases

None

Intercom App Type B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Keypad free?
Virtual Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intercom App Type B free?
Intercom App Type B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Keypad or Intercom App Type B?
Virtual Keypad is rated higher. Virtual Keypad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Intercom App Type B averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Virtual Keypad or Intercom App Type B have ads?
Neither Virtual Keypad nor Intercom App Type B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Keypad or Intercom App Type B?
Virtual Keypad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Intercom App Type B every 3 months. Most recently, Virtual Keypad was updated on October 2, 2026 and Intercom App Type B on October 2, 2026.

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