Comparison

Unity Intercom vs ZAGNALS

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

ZAGNALS

Features
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ZAGNALS turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional visual display — instantly readable from across any room. SPEECH TIMER Keep any talk on time with a full-screen green-yellow-red signal. Set your minimum (green), target (yellow), and maximum (red) times — or tap a preset — then count up or down. A persistent G / Y / R letter shows alongside the color, so the cue is clear even to colorblind viewers. Optional beep and a per-session report included. Perfect for public-speaking practice, club meetings, debates, and contests. DISPLAY MESSAGES (CUE) Type any message and display it full-screen in large, bold text. Save up to 10 favorite messages and reuse them with a single tap. Perfect for cueing speakers, directing audiences, or communicating across a room without interruption. COUNTDOWN TIMER Run a countdown with visual and audio alerts. Two-minute warning, 30-second strobe, and completion alerts keep everyone on schedule. CLOCK DISPLAY Show the current time in a large format clock — ideal for keeping sessions on track without anyone needing to check their phone. DESIGNED FOR DISTANCE Every element is sized and calibrated for visibility at 3 meters (10 feet). High-contrast color for any lighting condition. NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. One purchase. Works completely offline.

Screenshots

Unity Intercom3 screens
ZAGNALS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Unity Intercom at Free against ZAGNALS's $4.99. Unity Intercom also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

Unity Intercom is free to download; ZAGNALS costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unity Intercom ships an update every 2 months, ZAGNALS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unity Intercom versus ZAGNALS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnity IntercomZAGNALS
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.9 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudivero LLCGary Seiler

In-app purchases

None

Unity Intercom

No in-app purchases

None

ZAGNALS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unity Intercom free?
Unity Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZAGNALS free?
ZAGNALS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unity Intercom or ZAGNALS have ads?
Neither Unity Intercom nor ZAGNALS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unity Intercom or ZAGNALS?
Unity Intercom ships an update every 2 months, and ZAGNALS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Unity Intercom was updated on September 16, 2026 and ZAGNALS on September 12, 2026.

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