Comparison

Securepoint VPN Client vs ABUS Link Station Lite

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

Head to head
About

Securepoint VPN Client

This SSL VPN client for iPhone and iPad allows easy import of VPN configurations from iCloud or email. It offers full IPv6 support and is compatible with OpenVPN protocols, serving as a streamlined alternative. The app also conserves energy by supporting VPN on Demand technology.

Highlights
  • Easy VPN configuration import
  • Full IPv6 support
  • OpenVPN protocol compatibility
  • Streamlined implementation
  • VPN on Demand for energy saving
Features
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The Securepoint VPN Client is an iPhone / iPad SSL VPN client developed by Securepoint GmbH. Properties: * Easily import and install VPN configurations from your iCloud™ or email. Follow this link to find examples: https://wiki.securepoint.de/MS/onboarding/ios/vpnconfig/en * Full IPv6 support. * The client is protocol-compatible with OpenVPN™ and can serve as an alternative to all common OpenVPN™ clients. * Consciously streamlined implementation * Reduced energy consumption by supporting VPN on Demand technology.

About

ABUS Link Station Lite

Access selected security cameras and recorders remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, review recordings, and receive push notifications for events. Control PTZ cameras and alarm outputs for enhanced security management.

Highlights
  • Remote live view and recordings
  • Up to 16 camera support
  • Push notifications for events
  • PTZ camera control
  • Alarm output control
  • Instant image/video saving
  • Encrypted data transfer
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The ABUS Link Station Lite App provides easy and uncomplicated access to selected ABUS products - directly on your mobile phone or tablet. Cameras and recorders are set up in just a few steps using a QR code or by entering the ip address. The app shows recordings and live images from up to 16 cameras. Functions: 1. intuitive operating and user interface, e.g. camera arrangement by drag & drop 2. remote access to live images and recordings via mobile devices 3. live image display of up to 16 cameras in landscape mode 4. push notification when somebody rings the bell 5. save an instant image/video clip directly from live view 6. pinch-to-zoom function: stepless digital zoom in camera live image and playback 7. controlling and setting up a zoom camera (PTZ) with the touch screen 8. controlling switches or relays, e.g. to open a door or operate a light switch 9. secure connection via encrypted data transfer REMOTE ACCESS SIMPLE AND CONVENIENT VIA APP The app offers remote access to selected ABUS products via WLAN and the mobile Internet. Security cameras can be easily set up and released via QR codes - without complicated configuration via the router. IMPROVED USER INTERFACE The new, intuitive user interface lets you group cameras individually as favorites and create different scenarios. The pinch-to-zoom function enables continuous digital zooming in live images and camera playback. Zoom cameras (PTZ) can also be controlled via the touch screen of the mobile phone or tablet. The app can also control the alarm outputs of security cameras: This makes it possible to operate further switches or relays via the app. In case of events, light switches can be switched on or off and doors can be opened. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS ABUS Link Station Lite notifies all authorized users via push notification when an event occurs: for example, if someone rings or an alarm is triggered. DISPATCH BY MAIL Instant images or video clips can be created directly from the live view or playback function and stored in the local device memory. From there it is possible to continue using the files by e-mail or upload the clips and images. NOTE DATA TRANSFER If cameras are added and used via the ABUS Link Station service, the access to live viewing and playback with ABUS Link Station Lite is limited to 60 minutes/month each. Unlimited access is possible with the ABUS Link Station Pro App, which is subject to a fee. Please make sure that the current firmware is installed on all devices.

Screenshots

Securepoint VPN Client4 screens
ABUS Link Station Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABUS Link Station Lite at 100% against Securepoint VPN Client's 33%. ABUS Link Station Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Securepoint VPN Client's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Securepoint VPN Client ships an update every 5 weeks, ABUS Link Station Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Securepoint VPN Client versus ABUS Link Station Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurepoint VPN ClientABUS Link Station Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB353 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurepoint GmbHABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

Securepoint VPN Client

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

ABUS Link Station Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Securepoint VPN Client

No in-app purchases

None

ABUS Link Station Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Securepoint VPN Client free?
Securepoint VPN Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABUS Link Station Lite free?
ABUS Link Station Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Securepoint VPN Client or ABUS Link Station Lite have ads?
Neither Securepoint VPN Client nor ABUS Link Station Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Securepoint VPN Client or ABUS Link Station Lite?
Securepoint VPN Client ships an update every 5 weeks, and ABUS Link Station Lite every 5 months. Most recently, Securepoint VPN Client was updated on September 7, 2026 and ABUS Link Station Lite on June 4, 2026.

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