Comparison

IPCam Plus vs Beafon Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Beafon Home

Enhance your home's security and convenience with this smart home application. It offers intelligent and automated functions, allowing you to easily control your smart devices from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind for your family.

Highlights
  • Enhanced indoor and outdoor security
  • Increased comfort
  • Intelligent automated functions
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Family-friendly usability
Features
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Beafon Smart Home wird die Sicherheit nach außen und innen erhöht und wird dabei der Komfort nicht außer Acht gelassen. Mit intelligenten und automatisierten Funktionen können Sie und auch für alle in der Familie, einfach und bequem die App nutzen und von überall steuern. Smart Home App für die Bedienung von Smart Home Geräten

Screenshots

IPCam Plus4 screens
Beafon Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPCam Plus and Beafon Home are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPCam Plus ships an update every 14 months, Beafon Home every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IPCam Plus versus Beafon Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPCam PlusBeafon Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGBeafon Mobile GmbH

Customer experience

IPCam Plus

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

Beafon Home

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPCam Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Beafon Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPCam Plus free?
IPCam Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beafon Home free?
Beafon Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPCam Plus or Beafon Home have ads?
Neither IPCam Plus nor Beafon Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPCam Plus or Beafon Home?
IPCam Plus ships an update every 14 months, and Beafon Home every 7 months. Most recently, IPCam Plus was updated on August 6, 2026 and Beafon Home on September 28, 2026.

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