Ness iComms vs Aquamasterio 2
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
Aquamasterio 2
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This app connects to Aquamaster io locally and offers a level of control over available functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Aquamasterio 2 at Free against Ness iComms's $14.99. Aquamasterio 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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
Aquamasterio 2 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, Aquamasterio 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ness iComms | Aquamasterio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eKeypad Mobile Solutions LLC | Infinite Sensing PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
Ness iComms
No in-app purchases
Aquamasterio 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ness iComms free?
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Do Ness iComms or Aquamasterio 2 have ads?
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