Comparison

App2Cam 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

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

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

App2Cam Plus3 screens
Beafon Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beafon Home at 4.3 against App2Cam Plus's 3.5. Beafon Home also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). App2Cam Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (48% vs 40%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beafon Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of App2Cam Plus's written reviews are positive against 40% of Beafon Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App2Cam Plus ships an update every 3 months, Beafon Home every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
App2Cam Plus versus Beafon Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp2Cam PlusBeafon Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGBeafon Mobile GmbH

Customer experience

App2Cam Plus

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

Beafon Home

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

App2Cam Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Beafon Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App2Cam Plus free?
App2Cam 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.
Which has better reviews, App2Cam Plus or Beafon Home?
Beafon Home is rated higher. App2Cam Plus averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Beafon Home averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do App2Cam Plus or Beafon Home have ads?
Neither App2Cam Plus nor Beafon Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App2Cam Plus or Beafon Home?
App2Cam Plus ships an update every 3 months, and Beafon Home every 7 months. Most recently, App2Cam Plus was updated on November 11, 2026 and Beafon Home on November 5, 2026.

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