Comparison

Ness iComms vs Lithiumax Batteries

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

Lithiumax Batteries

Features
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Lithiumax are the leaders in lithium engine starter battery innovation. This App is designed to enable the user to gather insights into their battery parameters to assist in optimising its use. Where enabled Restart models of Lithiumax batteries can also be restarted from the Lithiumax Batteries App.

Screenshots

Ness iComms4 screens
Lithiumax Batteries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lithiumax Batteries at Free against Ness iComms's $14.99. Lithiumax Batteries also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, 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

Lithiumax Batteries 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, Lithiumax Batteries every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ness iComms versus Lithiumax Batteries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNess iCommsLithiumax Batteries
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereKeypad Mobile Solutions LLCGoeng Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

Ness iComms

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes
  • Zone statuses not updating
  • App stops working
  • Intermittent connection issues
  • Latest iPhone update causing crashes
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  • Losing connection from home unit
  • Settings page won't open
  • Remote output control not working
  • Zone labels truncated
  • Dialog box for naming zones not displaying correctly
  • App fails to connect when opened

Requested features

12 requests
  • Push notifications for alarms
  • Support for multiple alarm systems
  • Siri shortcuts integration
  • UI refresh/modernization
  • Clearer instructions/help
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  • Option to show armed/disarmed status
  • Add more than one system
  • Support for newer iPhones
  • History log
  • Ability to change DNS address after setup
  • Support for V8 deluxe panels
  • iPad version

Lithiumax Batteries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ness iComms

No in-app purchases

None

Lithiumax Batteries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ness iComms free?
Ness iComms costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lithiumax Batteries free?
Lithiumax Batteries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ness iComms or Lithiumax Batteries have ads?
Neither Ness iComms nor Lithiumax Batteries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ness iComms or Lithiumax Batteries?
Ness iComms ships an update every 12 months, and Lithiumax Batteries every 14 months. Most recently, Ness iComms was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lithiumax Batteries on November 3, 2026.

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