Comparison

Unity Intercom vs Shelf Companion

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

Shelf Companion

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Shelf Companion is the mobile companion app for Shelf — the asset management platform your team already uses on the web. Sign in with your existing Shelf account and put your whole inventory in your pocket. SCAN TO ACT Point your camera at a Shelf QR code — or any barcode you've registered to an asset — and jump straight to that item. Code 128, Code 39, DataMatrix, EAN-13, and external QR codes are all supported. RUN AUDITS FROM THE FLOOR Walk the room, scan as you go, and watch an audit complete in real time. See what's been found, what's still expected, and prioritise by urgency — without a clipboard or a laptop. MANAGE ASSETS ANYWHERE View asset details, update locations, assign or release custody, and check bookings in and out from your phone. Every change syncs instantly with your Shelf web workspace and your activity timeline. BUILT FOR TEAMS Role-aware by design: base users, self-service members, admins, and owners each see exactly what they should. Multi-workspace switching is built in. REQUIRES A SHELF ACCOUNT Shelf Companion is an extension of your Shelf workspace, not a standalone product. You'll need an existing Shelf account (https://www.shelf.nu) to sign in. There is no separate subscription for the app. Questions or feedback: support@shelf.nu

Screenshots

Unity Intercom3 screens
Shelf Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shelf Companion at every 2 weeks against Unity Intercom's every 2 months. Unity Intercom's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unity Intercom ships an update every 2 months, Shelf Companion every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unity Intercom versus Shelf Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnity IntercomShelf Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudivero LLCShelf Asset Management, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Unity Intercom

No in-app purchases

None

Shelf Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unity Intercom free?
Unity Intercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shelf Companion free?
Shelf Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unity Intercom or Shelf Companion have ads?
Neither Unity Intercom nor Shelf Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unity Intercom or Shelf Companion?
Unity Intercom ships an update every 2 months, and Shelf Companion every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unity Intercom was updated on October 5, 2026 and Shelf Companion on October 7, 2026.

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