Comparison

Clear vs LiveIntercom

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

Head to head
About

Clear

This app functions as a virtual intercom control panel, allowing users to communicate over IP networks. It offers features like point-to-point and group calling, partyline communication, and encrypted audio, replicating the experience of traditional intercom systems.

Highlights
  • Virtual intercom control panel
  • Point-to-Point calling
  • Point-to-Multipoint group calling
  • Partyline and IFB communications
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Encrypted audio communication
Features
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Clear-Com’s Agent-IC mobile app is designed for use with Clear-Com’s intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX Matrix Intercom, Encore Analog Partyline Intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network Partyline System. The virtual intercom control panel operates on all iPhone and iPads and connects from anywhere in the world over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP networks. Agent-IC delivers the same user experience as traditional intercom key panels. Even on the mobile device, the app is fully featured with Point-to-Point calling, Point-to-Multipoint group calling, Partyline, IFB communications with logic triggering, PTT (Push-to-talk), local cross-point audio level control, and notifications. All communication is encrypted to AES. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY ECLIPSE HX Agent-IC needs the Eclipse HX matrix intercom with virtual panel licenses enabled for operation. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration from the organization’s system administrator using EHX. Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Eclipse HX on iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within EHX and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Eclipse HX intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional, IP and Agent-IC users on the host Eclipse HX network. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY LQ IP INTERFACES Alternatively, Agent-IC can directly connect to LQ IP interface devices in order to link to any one of Clear-Com’s partyline systems. By doing so, Partyline users can speak directly to a remote contributor user on Agent-IC. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration via the LQ Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Partyline system on an iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within CCM and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Partyline intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional intercom user on the Clear-Com network.

About

LiveIntercom

Features
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Live Intercom is a team push-to-talk and live-event intercom built for production crews — live events, broadcast, theater, and multi-room coordination. Each crew member signs in to their team's server, joins a live event, and gets a matrix of audio channels they can listen to, talk on, or push-to-talk on. Audio is delivered in real time over WebRTC for low-latency, reliable communication. CHANNEL MODES - Off: muted, no audio in or out - Listen: hear the channel without transmitting - Talk: hear and transmit with an always-on open mic - PTT: hear and transmit only while holding the on-screen push-to-talk button KEY FEATURES - Multi-channel audio matrix so you can monitor several channels at once - Push-to-talk and open-mic talk modes per channel - Background audio: keep listening to the cue channel while your phone is locked or another app is in the foreground - iPhone Action Button and Shortcuts support to trigger push-to-talk hands-free - Bluetooth and AirPods support for routing call audio through your headset - QR-code or email sign-in to your team's self-hosted server BUILT FOR PRODUCTION TEAMS Live Intercom is designed for the people running the show — stage managers, directors, talent, and crew who need to stay coordinated in real time. It is not a consumer messaging app and includes no ads and no user tracking. A team server is required to use Live Intercom.

Screenshots

Clear4 screens
LiveIntercom3 screens

Verdict

The call

Clear and LiveIntercom are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Clear versus LiveIntercom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearLiveIntercom
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear-Com Research inc.Simone Montanari

In-app purchases

None

Clear

No in-app purchases

None

LiveIntercom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear free?
Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiveIntercom free?
LiveIntercom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clear or LiveIntercom have ads?
Neither Clear nor LiveIntercom shows ads.

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