VIAS vs ABS Install
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
VIAS
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VIAS offers secured and reliable security alarm protection, combined with video surveillance and automation. Its multi-partition and multi-site architecture allows scalable control, from small areas to across cities, all in one account. VIAS APP All-in-one dashboard control Camera Live view and recording playback Central key switch for Arm/Disarm Push notifications and log records include video clips Remote system setup and configure Monitor different locations with only a tap Manage authorization for user according to roles and partitions Members scheme to share gateway and receive notification Installer remote setup and maintenance Alarm scenes associated with automation and videos Easy setup of intelligent rules and scheduled scenes Learn more about VIAS: www.vias-system.com
ABS Install
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ABS Install is the app dedicated to installers for the complete programming of ABS18, ABS48, ABS128, and ABS630 intrusion control panels. Thanks to the connection via ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM, you can manage all parameters easily and securely, directly from your smartphone or tablet. Main features: ā¢ Complete programming of Absoluta Plus control panels ā¢ Remote connection via ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM ā¢ Support for mobile phones that aren't always connected (automatic SMS connection) ā¢ Management of company and installer accounts via a dedicated web portal ā¢ Secure and centralized access to configurations Why choose ABS Install? ā¢ Reduce installation time ā¢ Manage control panels remotely in complete security ā¢ Simplify the creation and management of company and installer accounts Requirements: ā¢ Connection to the Absoluta server ā¢ ABS-IP, ABS-LTE, or ABS-GSM communicator card
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ABS Install at every 5 weeks against VIAS's every 2 months. ABS Install also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VIAS ships an update every 2 months, ABS Install every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIAS | ABS Install |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Everspring industry Co., Ltd. | Johnson Controls Products Italia Srl |
In-app purchases
VIAS
No in-app purchases
ABS Install
No in-app purchases
