ABUS Link Station Pro vs JOLA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ABUS Link Station Pro
Access and manage selected security cameras and recorders from your mobile device. View live feeds from up to 16 cameras, review recordings, and receive instant notifications for events. Easily set up devices using QR codes for secure, remote monitoring.
- Remote live view and recordings
- Up to 16 camera support
- Push notifications for events
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- PTZ camera control
- Control switches/relays
- Secure encrypted connection
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The ABUS Link Station Pro 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 Pro 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. Please make sure that the current firmware is installed on all devices.
JOLA
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Die JOLA-App ist der direkte Kanal zwischen der Leitung und den Mitarbeitern oder dem Coach/Trainer und seinen Klienten. Die App liefert die Grundstruktur, die dann von dem jeweiligen Anbieter mit „Leben“ gefüllt wird. Komplette online-Schulungen/Coachings, On-Boarding für neue Mitarbeiter, einheitliche Informationsübermittlung an alle betreffenden Personen gleichzeitig, Aufbau persönlicher Beziehungen etc. All dies kann über die JOLA-App umgesetzt werden. Versendet werden Videos, Bilder, Texte und alle gängigen Dateiformate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JOLA at Free against ABUS Link Station Pro's $9.99. JOLA also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). ABUS Link Station Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
JOLA is free to download; ABUS Link Station Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ABUS Link Station Pro ships an update every 5 months, JOLA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABUS Link Station Pro | JOLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 354 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG | Vogt Modemarketing GmbH |
In-app purchases
ABUS Link Station Pro
No in-app purchases
JOLA
No in-app purchases
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