Comparison

ABUS Link Station Pro vs SecureSync Notes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

SecureSync Notes

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Secure cross-platform Synced (between iOS and Mac) Encrypted Notes! Features include: - Encrypted using the AES-GCM (256-bit key) standard, securely stored in iCloud Keychain, with not even Apple able to decrypt your notes. - Shareable notes - Searchable notes not just by title but by note contents! - Sync automatically between iOS devices and Macs* - Sync indicator - Fully working offline mode which then syncs when back online - Zero data collection whatsoever - Zero in-app purchases - Zero subscription costs - Editable and Deletable notes even whilst offline - The most newly updated note auto-scrolls the view to the top - Beautifully hand-picked light and dark mode appearances - On iOS, save a note by tapping the back button Buy the Mac version and get the iOS version for free (and vice versa!). Buy this once, and get all future updates and lifetime usage! *Note on syncing: - This App (for iOS and Mac) has a sync-speed limitation of a few seconds, which is typical of apps using iCloud to sync, especially considering encryption and decryption. If you have any trouble syncing, simply wait up to 10 seconds and syncs will propagate It takes a while for offline edits, creations, and deletions to sync once back online, but is all working exactly as expected on both iOS and MacOS. Requires iOS 18.0 and MacOS 15.0 or newer.

Screenshots

ABUS Link Station Pro3 screens
SecureSync Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SecureSync Notes at every 9 days against ABUS Link Station Pro's every 5 months. SecureSync Notes also leads on price ($4.00 vs $9.99). ABUS Link Station Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

ABUS Link Station Pro costs $9.99 and SecureSync Notes $4.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABUS Link Station Pro ships an update every 5 months, SecureSync Notes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
ABUS Link Station Pro versus SecureSync Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABUS Link Station ProSecureSync Notes
Price$9.99$4.00 โ€” better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size354 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGTHABO ALEJANDRO B GRIFFITHS

In-app purchases

None

ABUS Link Station Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SecureSync Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABUS Link Station Pro free?
ABUS Link Station Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecureSync Notes free?
SecureSync Notes costs $4.00, with no in-app purchases.
Do ABUS Link Station Pro or SecureSync Notes have ads?
Neither ABUS Link Station Pro nor SecureSync Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABUS Link Station Pro or SecureSync Notes?
ABUS Link Station Pro ships an update every 5 months, and SecureSync Notes every 9 days. Most recently, ABUS Link Station Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and SecureSync Notes on September 14, 2026.

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