TriggerSVD vs Signal (intercom)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TriggerSVD
Control your Director deployment remotely from your iOS device. Manage script states, power, and ad-hoc commands for your venue. Supports Apple Watch and Siri integration for enhanced convenience.
- Control script states
- Manage ad-hoc states
- Start/stop scripts
- Control TV power
- Works over VPN
- Apple Watch support
- Siri integration
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TriggerSVD extends the operational control of a Director deployment to iOS. Manipulating individual script states, going to or returning from an ad-hoc state, starting or stopping of the script, or controlling TV power venue wide can all be done within TriggerSVD. Triggers are pulled from Director upon launch and are listed individually with details. Director configuration will determine the credential need of each trigger. TriggerSVD will use the appropriate GET or POST method as defined on Director to send the trigger. The Credentials for each trigger should be set within TriggerSVD to match the Director configuration. When first run TriggerSVD will prompt for the Director IP Address and will store it within Settings This is also where HTTPS and other options can be enabled. Two more directors for a total of three can be specified and chosen within TriggerSVD via the finger menu listings. TriggerSVD will request access to location services to obtain and display the Wi-Fi network to you (optional). Use directly over a secure WiFi enabled venue. Works over a VPN connection as well. Quick note on Apple watch - supported with a paired device. If possible have the watch updated for the best experience. Quick note on Siri integration - iOS 12.1 is required for the shortcuts to appear in Settings>Siri & Search or the Shortcuts app. Send a trigger the usual way, then look to make a shortcut.
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.
- Create or join communication 'Signals'
- Use quick communication buttons
- Instant messaging for specific scenarios
- Minimalist design
- Hypothetical use case examples
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Signal (intercom) at every 2 days against TriggerSVD's every 11 months. Signal (intercom) also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TriggerSVD ships an update every 11 months, Signal (intercom) every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TriggerSVD | Signal (intercom) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ed Leonhardt | Matthew Takao |
Customer experience
TriggerSVD
Signal (intercom)
In-app purchases
TriggerSVD
No in-app purchases
Signal (intercom)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Signal (intercom) free?
Do TriggerSVD or Signal (intercom) have ads?
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