Comparison

IPCam Plus vs ERA IP116 Plus Camera

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

Head to head
About

IPCam Plus

Access and view live video feeds from multiple ABUS IP cameras directly on your smartphone or tablet. Control PTZ cameras, save images, and stream recorded footage from SD cards. Supports various ABUS camera models and multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming from up to six cameras
  • PTZ camera control (pan, tilt, zoom)
  • Save and share video snapshots
  • Access recorded footage from SD cards
  • Organize cameras into groups
  • Multi-language support
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IPCam Plus with improved user interface Convenient access to your ABUS IP cameras when out and about allows you to watch all videos live. The free Universal IPCam Plus app is optimised for smartphones and tablets and displays video images from up to six network cameras at once. Alarm outputs can also be controlled via the app. Users can log in both via touch ID or using a six-digit PIN code. Camera view and online functions The camera views can be selected individually by creating groups. If multiple cameras are saved in the app, you can switch between them in single or multi-screen simply by swiping. The integrated online help function can display explanations for the control panels, for example. The online update function can be used to update the internal camera database quickly and easily, so that new camera models can be recognised reliably. Live image access and transfer via MMS or email The user-friendliness of iPhones or other similar devices is of course retained; simply tilt the mobile device to the side to view videos in landscape mode. When live-streaming, simply click to switch between different quality settings. Images can also be saved from the live cast. The relevant image is stored in the image folder on the end device and can be sent easily via MMS or email. If the video files are recorded directly on the camera SD card, the recorded material can be viewed via the app. There is no need to download the entire video; the desired areas can simply be selected and then streamed on the device. Control of PTZ cameras A particular highlight is the ability to control pan tilt zoom cameras using the buttons displayed in the live view. The app can also be used to configure preset positions for the cameras, and to change these at any time if necessary. Complete camera tours can also be started and stopped this way. Wide selection of languages The app supports German, English, French, Dutch and Danish. This application supports the following camera models: - TVIP11502, TVIP11552, TVIP11560, TVIP11561 - TVIP21502, TVIP21552, TVIP21560, TVIP22500 - TVIP31001, TVIP31501, TVIP31551, TVIP32500 - TVIP41500, TVIP41560 - TVIP52502 - TVIP61500, TVIP61550, TVIP61560, TVIP62500 - TVIP71501, TVIP71551, TVIP72500 - TVIP81000, TVIP81100, TVIP82000, TVIP82100 - TIP82900, TVIP83900, TVIP86900 - TVIP91100, TVIP91300, TVIP91600, TVIP91700 - TVIP92100, TVIP92300, TVIP92500, TVIP92600, TVIP92610, TVIP92700 - IPCB42500, IPCB42550, IPCB71500, IPCB72500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.4 or above) - IPCB42501, IPCB42551, IPCB62500, IPCB72501, - IPCB24500, IPCB34500, IPCB64500, IPCB74500, - IPCA22500, IPCA32500, IPCA52000, IPCA62500, IPCA62505, IPCA72500 - IPCA33500, IPCA63500, IPCA66500, IPCA73500, IPCA76500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.2 or above) - IPCS82520 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.3 or above) - IPCS82500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.4.12 or above) - IPCS10020 - IPCB42510A, IPCB42510B, IPCB42510C, IPCB42515A, IPCB44510A, IPCB44510B, IPCB44510C - IPCB62510A, IPCB62510B, IPCB62510C, IPCB64510A, IPCB64510B, IPCB64510C, IPCB68510A, IPCB68510B, IPCB68510C - IPCB62520, IPCB64520, IPCB68520 - IPCB72520, IPCB74520, IPCB78520 Important notes: The app requires the firmware on your network camera to be up to date, so you may have to update the firmware before you start. Intensive use of the live-streaming function can increase battery consumption, causing the end device to heat up. In the case of remote connections, additional costs may be incurred depending on your provider. The video performance will depend on the transmission bandwidth. The privacy policy can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/ipcam-plus/dsgvo-ipcamplus.html The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/ipcam-plus/terms-ipcamplus.html

About

ERA IP116 Plus Camera

Monitor your property remotely with live HD video and two-way audio. Receive motion detection alerts and review recordings easily. Supports multiple cameras and offers a privacy mode for added control.

Highlights
  • Live HD video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Micro SD card recording
  • Multi-camera viewing
  • Privacy mode
Features
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The ERA HD WIFI Camera+ is compatible with both the HomeGuard Pro and Invincible alarm systems. Also available as a standalone soultion if only visual detection is required via the HD WIFI Camera+ APP. Via the App, you get to see and hear what's going on in your property from anywhere in the world. The built-in microphone and speaker allows high quality two-way audio communication, and the CMOS image sensor renders sharp video footage. The camera records HD video quality at 720p even at low light and has a Micro SD card slot that supports up to 32GB that records in a loop. Mutliple cameras can now be viewed from one app allowing users to monitor several locations easily. Motion detection can trigger a push or email notifcation to alert the user of activity where the camera is placed. Privacy mode means the camera will not record any data when in this mode allowing privacy of the user when required. The HD WIFI Camera+ is now cloud based meaning that over-the-air updates can be just a click away, offering new features and benefits to the product going forward. Even more, we have a timeline slide bar where the user can swipe to a selected part of the video clip to allow quick and easy viewing of recordings.

Screenshots

IPCam Plus4 screens
ERA IP116 Plus Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPCam Plus at 17% against ERA IP116 Plus Camera's 0%. ERA IP116 Plus Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPCam Plus ships an update every 14 months, ERA IP116 Plus Camera every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
IPCam Plus versus ERA IP116 Plus Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPCam PlusERA IP116 Plus Camera
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews โ€” better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 10 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED

Customer experience

IPCam Plus

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative77.8%

ERA IP116 Plus Camera

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPCam Plus

No in-app purchases

None

ERA IP116 Plus Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPCam Plus free?
IPCam Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ERA IP116 Plus Camera free?
ERA IP116 Plus Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPCam Plus or ERA IP116 Plus Camera have ads?
Neither IPCam Plus nor ERA IP116 Plus Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPCam Plus or ERA IP116 Plus Camera?
IPCam Plus ships an update every 14 months, and ERA IP116 Plus Camera every 10 months. Most recently, IPCam Plus was updated on August 6, 2026 and ERA IP116 Plus Camera on September 20, 2026.

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