Comparison

Ness iComms vs zComms

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

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.

Highlights
  • Z-Wave device control
  • Smart home integration
  • Push notifications
  • Rule engine for automation
  • Remote access via mobile
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Ness iComms4 screens
zComms4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ness iComms ships an update every 12 months, zComms monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ness iComms versus zComms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNess iCommszComms
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereKeypad Mobile Solutions LLCNess Corporation Pty Limited

Customer experience

Ness iComms

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral12.7%
Negative69.1%

zComms

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Ness iComms

No in-app purchases

None

zComms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ness iComms free?
Ness iComms costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is zComms free?
zComms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ness iComms or zComms have ads?
Neither Ness iComms nor zComms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ness iComms or zComms?
Ness iComms ships an update every 12 months, and zComms monthly. Most recently, Ness iComms was updated on September 26, 2026 and zComms on September 8, 2026.

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