Comparison

ABUS Link Station Lite vs SiteSnapPro

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

Head to head
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.

About

SiteSnapPro

Features
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SiteSnap Pro — Site Documentation Made Simple Take photos on site, tag them by trade area, add notes, capture GPS location and upload instantly. Organise by client, project and plot number. Perfect for contractors, site managers and subcontractors across all trades. For Subcontractors: Stop losing site photos in your camera roll. Every photo is tagged, GPS located and organised the moment you take it. Generate PDF evidence reports in seconds to prove what you've done on each plot. Protect yourself in disputes before they happen. For Site Managers: Add your whole team to one account. Every trade logs their own photos — paving, brickwork, roofing, electrics, plumbing, plastering and more. One place to see everything happening across all plots. Generate reports and share with clients instantly. Key Features: GPS-tagged photos organised by client, site and plot Before and after photo pairing PDF evidence reports and progress reports Share reports directly with clients via a link Portfolio section to showcase your best work Team management — add up to 5 users on the Pro plan Offline mode — photos sync when back online Works across all trades Launch Offer — 50% off until 23rd August 2026: Starter: £7.99/month (was £14.99) Pro: £9.99/month (was £19.99) Sign up before 23rd August to lock in the launch price. Subscription Information: SiteSnap Pro offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Starter: £14.99/month Pro: £19.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://sitesnappro.co.uk/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://sitesnappro.co.uk/terms Support: https://sitesnappro.co.uk/support Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ABUS Link Station Lite3 screens
SiteSnapPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABUS Link Station Lite at none against SiteSnapPro's 2. ABUS Link Station Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). SiteSnapPro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. SiteSnapPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ABUS Link Station Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABUS Link Station Lite ships an update every 5 months, SiteSnapPro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ABUS Link Station Lite versus SiteSnapPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABUS Link Station LiteSiteSnapPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size353 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGdarren lewis

In-app purchases

None

ABUS Link Station Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SiteSnapPro

Subscriptions2
  • Sitesnap Starter$9.991 Month
  • Sitesnap Pro$19.991 Month

Questions

Is ABUS Link Station Lite free?
ABUS Link Station Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SiteSnapPro free?
SiteSnapPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ABUS Link Station Lite or SiteSnapPro have ads?
Neither ABUS Link Station Lite nor SiteSnapPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABUS Link Station Lite or SiteSnapPro?
ABUS Link Station Lite ships an update every 5 months, and SiteSnapPro every 2 days. Most recently, ABUS Link Station Lite was updated on September 27, 2026 and SiteSnapPro on October 8, 2026.

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