Comparison

Unity Intercom vs LUCI Live

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

Head to head
About

Unity Intercom

This app provides a powerful, full-duplex intercom system over any IP network. It offers clear, low-latency audio and supports features like tally lights for production environments. Ideal for various professional communication needs.

Highlights
  • Full-duplex communication
  • Low-latency audio
  • Tally light functionality
  • External audio integration
  • Supports up to 128 channels
  • Works over Wi-Fi or Cellular data
Features
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Unity Intercom is a next generation network-based full-duplex intercom system that is incredibly simple to use, yet is as powerful as traditional systems costing many times more! The Unity Intercom app works in conjunction with Unity Intercom Server Unity Intercom can be used for a variety of applications • Multi-camera live video production (including Tally!) • Fleet/delivery management • Hotel staff • Hospitality personnel • Construction/installation crews • And many, many more Works over any IP based network • Unity Intercom works using either Wi-Fi or Cellular data. Users can be within the same network as the Unity server, or travelling around the world communicating over the internet. Amazingly clear, low-latency audio • Unity audio is significantly higher quality than regular cell phone communications, with no additional latency External program feed • Unity server comes with a built-in, sample program feed, but can be upgraded for a custom Program Feed. Supports up to 128 channels in groups of 6, with a standard limit of 63 users • Users can be restricted to access any or all of the 128 channels for talk/listen, listen only, or no access. • Additional users can be purchased, up to a total of 63 simultaneous users on the Unity system. Unlimited user counts are also available through server upgrades. Integrates with external audio I/O • Upgrade Unity to allow audio to be routed to and from an external Com system, effectively creating wireless com stations that work with a traditional hard-wired intercom over any existing network. External tally support • The Unity server can be upgraded to accept tally information from a variety of video switching systems, and can send this information to remote Unity app users. Unity iOS devices become actual tally lights, showing both preview and on-air talent tally functionality. • Great for production environments!

About

LUCI Live

This professional broadcasting application enables reporters to stream live audio and video to studios with HD quality. It supports two-way communication, recording, editing, and file transfer, making it a versatile tool for journalists.

Highlights
  • HD quality live audio and video streaming
  • Two-way communication with studios
  • Record while broadcasting
  • Edit audio and video
  • File transfer via SFTP and Email
  • Supports professional audio codecs
Features
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Radio, TV Reporters & Journalists – PROFESSIONAL HD QUALITY BROADCASTING APPLICATION *** Used by ARD,BBC, ESPN, NPO, XM, NPR and many more *** LUCI Live is an already well established, award winning broadcasting application by Technica Del Arte that allows reporters to stream live audio to and from the studio. LUCI Live works two-way is compatible with many different types of professional IP-codecs and is even capable of playing pre-recorded material while broadcasting. LUCI Live is also built for other mobile and desktop platforms and is well respected by many users. Some features: * N/ACIP or RTP low-delay streaming, two-way, so including return channel * Record while broadcasting * Record video locally on your device while broadcasting Live audio only * Stream Audio & Video , Record video , all simultaneously , including return audio channel. * Edit audio and video. * Send files to the studio using SFTP, Email * Export to other Cloud-storage apps * Play pre-recorded audio while broadcasting * AAC_LC, AAC-LD, AAC-HE, MP2, OPUS and many more professional codecs at 48 kHz sample-rate, 32 to 384 kbps ( mono or stereo ) * 24-bit ULCC audio codec, 44.1 to 48 kHz sample-rate. * Excellent broadcast quality * Redundant streaming using all available network connections * Constantly updated to the latest IP-technology and standards * Free helpdesk via email To connect a professional microphone and headset, MIKI cables for iPhone can be ordered at https://www.technicadelarte.com

Screenshots

Unity Intercom3 screens
LUCI Live2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unity Intercom at none against LUCI Live's 2. Unity Intercom also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. LUCI Live sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Unity Intercom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Unity Intercom against 4.0 for LUCI Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unity Intercom has 51 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unity Intercom ships an update every 2 months, LUCI Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Unity Intercom versus LUCI Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnity IntercomLUCI Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (51 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAudivero LLCTechnica Del Arte

Customer experience

Unity Intercom

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral19.6%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral17.9%
Negative25.0%

LUCI Live

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Unity Intercom

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LUCI Live

One-time2
  • LUCI Live for 30 days$22.99
  • LUCI Live, use for 15 days$31.99

Questions

Is Unity Intercom free?
Unity Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LUCI Live free?
LUCI Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unity Intercom or LUCI Live?
LUCI Live is rated higher. Unity Intercom averages 3.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while LUCI Live averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Unity Intercom or LUCI Live have ads?
Neither Unity Intercom nor LUCI Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unity Intercom or LUCI Live?
Unity Intercom ships an update every 2 months, and LUCI Live monthly. Most recently, Unity Intercom was updated on September 16, 2026 and LUCI Live on September 9, 2026.

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