Comparison

Ness iComms vs SLST Members App

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

Head to head
About

Ness iComms

Remotely manage your Ness D8 and D16 alarm panels from your mobile device. View zone status, arm/disarm the system, and control outputs from anywhere with an internet connection. Requires an optional IP232 module for Ethernet connectivity.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm alarm status
  • Control dual panel areas
  • Monitor mode support
  • Real-time zone status
  • Include/exclude zones
  • Control outputs
  • 24-hour panic, police, fire control
Features
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Mobile control of all generations of the Ness D8 and D16 control Panels. Easily view the status and control your Ness control panel from viewing the status of zones, excluding/including zones, control relay outputs and Arm / Disarm the alarm panel.  Control your alarm from anywhere in the world where you have either a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection. Important Note: The optional Ness IP232 module is required to add the necessary ethernet interface to the panel. This module can be installed by your local alarm installer. * Support all Ness D8 and D16 alarm panel revisions. * AUX outputs 1-4 require panel firmware v7.8 or higher. * AUX Outputs 5-8 require panel firmware v8.0 or higher. Features include; * Arm and Disarm Status * Support for controlling both areas of the panel * Support for Monitor Mode * Real time status of Zones * Ability to include and exclude Zones * Status and control of outputs * 24 Hour Panic, Police and Fire control

About

SLST Members App

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SLST Members App allows members and surf life saving clubs to readily access all organisational information, events and news that relate to Surf Life Saving Tasmania. This app provides members with an easy to navigate platform that will provide efficient and rapid access to key information and documents to assist with day to day lifesaving, surf sports, age manager, development, administration and governance. News and event details are kept up to date to provide members with current and relevant information to make it easier to undertake roles and be a surf lifesaver.

Screenshots

Ness iComms4 screens
SLST Members App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SLST Members App at Free against Ness iComms's $14.99. SLST Members App also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Ness iComms's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 30 months). On 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

SLST Members App is free to download; Ness iComms costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ness iComms ships an update every 12 months, SLST Members App every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ness iComms versus SLST Members App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNess iCommsSLST Members App
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereKeypad Mobile Solutions LLCSurf Life Saving Tasmania Inc

In-app purchases

None

Ness iComms

No in-app purchases

None

SLST Members App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ness iComms free?
Ness iComms costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SLST Members App free?
SLST Members App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ness iComms or SLST Members App have ads?
Neither Ness iComms nor SLST Members App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ness iComms or SLST Members App?
Ness iComms ships an update every 12 months, and SLST Members App every 30 months. Most recently, Ness iComms was updated on September 25, 2026 and SLST Members App on September 15, 2026.

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