Comparison

App2Cam Plus vs HIDVCAM

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

Head to head
About

App2Cam Plus

Operate and monitor your ABUS Comfort-Line surveillance cameras remotely. Access live feeds, recordings, and all camera functions, with push notifications for motion detection. Setup is guided by a wizard for quick installation.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Live video streaming
  • Access to recordings
  • Push notifications for motion detection
  • Step-by-step setup wizard
  • Manage camera settings
  • Supports up to 8 cameras
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With App2Cam Plus you operate the app-based surveillance cameras from the ABUS Comfort-Line. Do you have any questions or suggestions? You can reach us by phone at +49 8207 959 90-0 or by e-mail at support@abus-sc.com. Help articles and commissioning videos can be found on the support portal support.abus-sc.com. With App2Cam Plus you have permanent access to the live image, the memory and all functions and settings of your security camera. You can count on it: The app's step-by-step wizard guides you through the setup process so that the app shows the first live image of the camera within a few minutes. 2. 2. make personal settings in the app to optimally set up the camera and app for the conditions at your location. 3. 3. all camera functions, e.g. the live image and access to recordings, are of course also available when you are on the road (assuming a stable internet connection). 4. the camera informs you about events (detected movements) via push message. For example, you can see immediately who is standing in front of your door, whether your child is already back from school, who is hanging around in your garden at night, what your dog is doing and much more. 5. up to 8 compatible cameras (8 base stations for models with battery) can be integrated into the app. Other functions depend on the camera model: - The latest generation of camera models and your smartphone connect even faster via Bluetooth during startup. This means that even camera beginners can get up and running in just a few minutes. - For cameras with the object differentiation function, define what the camera should report to you via push message: People, animals and/or vehicles. Adjust the sensitivity of the respective detection according to your personal needs. - For cameras with intercom function, you can activate the camera's microphone and loudspeaker in the live view at the touch of a button to talk back via smartphone and quickly clarify situations. - Detailed images in color even at night: with models including integrated LED light. - With pan-tilt cameras, you can intuitively control the angle of view by swiping directly on the live image or by calling up the preset positions. - For cameras with masking functions, you define in the settings private zones to be hidden (e.g. public streets, neighboring properties), zones with sensitive motion detection, or zones without detection at all (if, for example, a waving flag, or a shadow cast is detected as a person). At a glance: - Quick start-up via step-by-step wizard - Permanent free access to all functions - Push message in case of motion detection (detection mode depends on camera model) - Access in home network/WLAN and on the go (remote access) - Livestream - Recordings stored locally on microSD/USB stick (depends on camera model) - Intercom (depends on camera model) - Manage all settings / set personal settings - Up to 8 cameras/base stations. The current camera models/set for the App2Cam Plus: - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station (PPIC90000, PPIC90000B, PPIC90520, PPIC90520B) - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station Set of 2 (PPIC90200) - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station and Solar Panel (PPIC90650) - ABUS WLAN Light Outdoor Camera (PPIC46520) - ABUS WLAN pan-tilt outdoor camera (PPIC42520, PPIC42520B) - ABUS WLAN outdoor camera (PPIC44520, PPIC44520B) - ABUS WLAN privacy indoor camera (PPIC31020) - ABUS Smart Security World WLAN video door phone (PPIC35520) See also in the ABUS Security Shop: security.abus.com/video-surveillance Predecessor models: PPIC36520, PPIC32520, PPIC34520, PPIC32020, TVAC16000, TVAC16001, TVAC19000 and TVAC19100 The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/share/terms-and-conditions/Terms-Smart-Security-World.pdf

About

HIDVCAM

Transform your mobile device into a powerful webcam for live and historical video monitoring. Receive alarm notifications and manage authorizations with ease. Enjoy full-duplex intercom functionality for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Historical video playback
  • Alarm message push notifications
  • Authorization management
  • Full-duplex intercom
Features
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This is a webcam tool that mainly includes the following features: 1. Live video 2. Historical video 3. Alarm message push 4. Authorization management 5. Full-duplex intercom Service Agreement:https://pay.houwei-tech.com/protocol_en.html Privacy Policy:https://hopewayapi.houwei-tech.com/h5/app6/hw_help_en/html/privacy.html

Screenshots

App2Cam Plus3 screens
HIDVCAM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: App2Cam Plus at 3.5 against HIDVCAM's 1.8. App2Cam Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). HIDVCAM's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 13). On price 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. HIDVCAM sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. App2Cam Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App2Cam Plus holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of App2Cam Plus's written reviews are positive against 14% of HIDVCAM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App2Cam Plus ships an update every 3 months, HIDVCAM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
App2Cam Plus versus HIDVCAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp2Cam PlusHIDVCAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings) — better1.8 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better13.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1357 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG祥文 曾

Customer experience

App2Cam Plus

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.7%

HIDVCAM

All ratings55 ratings
Positive16.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative74.5%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative78.1%

Bugs and requests

App2Cam Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HIDVCAM

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to receive verification code
  • Inconsistent video playback and downloads
  • Alarms and notifications not working as expected
  • Sudden app crashes and freezes
  • Failure to connect to WiFi

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change activity zone size
  • Sensitivity slider for motion detection
  • More control over cloud storage subscription
  • Ability to delete saved videos
  • Support for more than 4 cameras

In-app purchases

None

App2Cam Plus

No in-app purchases

23 purchases

HIDVCAM

Subscriptions4
  • Month package for 7-day$3.991 Month
  • Half year package for 7-day$15.996 Months
  • 7-day circle storage H7$26.991 Year
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  • for 30-day circle storage H30$38.996 Months
One-time19
  • week package H1$0.29
  • Week package T1$0.29
  • 月套餐 H7$0.99
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  • Month package$5.99
  • month package H7$6.90
  • Month package T30$9.99
  • 30-day data plan D1392$14.90
  • 年套餐 H7$14.99
  • half year package H7$24.90
  • Half year package$24.99
  • 90-day data plan D1641$39.49
  • year package H7$43.90
  • Year package$43.90
  • half year package H30$62.90
  • Half year package T30$62.90
  • 180-day data plan D1390$79.90
  • 年套餐T30$79.99
  • year package H30$120.99
  • Year packageT30$120.99

Questions

Is App2Cam Plus free?
App2Cam Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HIDVCAM free?
HIDVCAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App2Cam Plus or HIDVCAM?
App2Cam Plus is rated higher. App2Cam Plus averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while HIDVCAM averages 1.8 from 57 ratings.
Do App2Cam Plus or HIDVCAM have ads?
HIDVCAM shows ads; App2Cam Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, App2Cam Plus or HIDVCAM?
App2Cam Plus ships an update every 3 months, and HIDVCAM every 5 weeks. Most recently, App2Cam Plus was updated on October 26, 2026 and HIDVCAM on October 22, 2026.

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