Ness iComms vs zComms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
zComms
Transform your Ness security panel into a smart home hub. This application enables Z-Wave device control and push notifications through your mobile device via a Ness Z-Wave Gateway.
- Z-Wave device control
- Smart home integration
- Push notifications
- Rule engine for automation
- Remote access via mobile
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Ness zComms turns your Ness D8 / D16 Security Panels into a smart home with Z-Wave Control. This app talks though the Ness Z-Wave Gateway to give your D8 / D16 alarm panel Z-Wave control with your mobile device. zComms has a simple and powerful rule engine to control your Z-Wave devices and receive push notifications over the internet. * Requires D8 / D16 version firmware 7.8 or above for D8/D16 integration. * Requires Ness IP232 Module (101-244) configured to your D8 / D16 for panel to work with app. Not included or supplied with Ness Z-Wave Gateway or App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: zComms at Free against Ness iComms's $14.99. zComms also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 18%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
zComms is free to download; Ness iComms costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ness iComms ships an update every 12 months, zComms monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ness iComms | zComms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eKeypad Mobile Solutions LLC | Ness Corporation Pty Limited |
Customer experience
Ness iComms
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In-app purchases
Ness iComms
No in-app purchases
zComms
No in-app purchases
Questions
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