Comparison

Unity Intercom vs Calamari

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

Calamari

This app helps businesses manage employee time off, track work hours, and centralize team information. It allows for easy leave requests, real-time work hour tracking with geofencing options, and access to employee data and key HR information.

Highlights
  • Manage absences and remote work
  • Request and approve leave
  • Track work hours in real-time
  • Geofencing for time logging
  • Store and access employee documents
  • Monitor team events and work styles
Features
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Join 130,000+ employees who streamline their work with Calamari! Our app is a comprehensive solution for managing absences, tracking work hours, and keeping employee data in one place. To use the app, you need a Calamari account. Sign up at calamari.io and try it for free! Time Off – manage absences and remote work • Request and approve leave and remote work in seconds, with a comment or attachment. • Check your leave history and balance in real time. • Check the team calendar before you plan a meeting. • As a manager, approve multiple requests at once. Time & Attendance – precise time tracking • Track hours with the start/stop/break clock – now also from Apple Watch. • Manually add and edit hours if your company allows flexible tracking. • As a manager, set up work-time logging zones (geofencing) in the app. • Track time by project and task. • Clock in automatically with iBeacon, or scan a QR code or NFC card at a KIOSK. • Get notified about late clock-ins or an unfinished workday. • Use home-screen widgets for quick access. • Check and end your shift right from the lock screen and Dynamic Island. Core HR – everything about your team • Scan and store documents – no more paper forms. • Stay on top of birthdays, work anniversaries, and other key dates. • Check colleagues' contact details and other info. • Discover your team's work style and interests with the Work with me feature. Built for everyday convenience and security • Sign in with one account via SSO (Microsoft 365 / Google). • Set push notifications for dozens of events – requests, timesheet changes, documents, or performance review updates. • Your dashboard shows what matters: requests, absences, birthdays, and your work time. • Available in 17 languages, with dark and light mode. • Data is encrypted, and Calamari is GDPR-compliant. The mobile app covers your everyday needs – leave, time tracking, and employee data. Full policy configuration, reporting, and the Performance Reviews module are available in the Calamari web app, under the same account. Scheduling is coming soon, too. Manage your team smarter and save time with Calamari!

Screenshots

Unity Intercom3 screens
Calamari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calamari at 4.5 against Unity Intercom's 3.9. Calamari also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (174 vs 51). Unity Intercom's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 20%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calamari holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 174 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Unity Intercom's written reviews are positive against 20% of Calamari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unity Intercom ships an update every 2 months, Calamari every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Unity Intercom versus Calamari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnity IntercomCalamari
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (51 ratings)4.5 (174 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51174 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudivero LLCHubert Lisek

Customer experience

Unity Intercom

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

Calamari

All ratings174 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

None

Unity Intercom

No in-app purchases

None

Calamari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unity Intercom free?
Unity Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calamari free?
Calamari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unity Intercom or Calamari?
Calamari is rated higher. Unity Intercom averages 3.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Calamari averages 4.5 from 174 ratings.
Do Unity Intercom or Calamari have ads?
Neither Unity Intercom nor Calamari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unity Intercom or Calamari?
Unity Intercom ships an update every 2 months, and Calamari every 8 days. Most recently, Unity Intercom was updated on October 14, 2026 and Calamari on October 15, 2026.

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