Comparison

InstarVision vs App2Cam Plus

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

Head to head
About

InstarVision

View, control, and manage your IP cameras from anywhere. This app allows real-time video and audio streaming, camera settings adjustments, and playback of recorded footage.

Highlights
  • Live video/audio streaming
  • Add/edit/delete cameras
  • Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
  • Change camera settings
  • Save/share snapshots
  • Playback recordings
  • Motion detection activation
Features
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InstarVision is the perfect companion to your INSTAR IP camera. This user-friendly application allows you to view the video streams of your camera, to control it real-time or to change its settings. • FUNCTIONS • - Play live- video/audio streams - Add/edit/delete cameras - Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions - Swipe control - Change camera settings (brightness, contrast, resolution ...) - Save or share snapshots - Saving preset positions - Controllable IR LEDs and I/O Relay (depends on the camera model) - Activate / deactivate camera motion detection - Play recordings from the Cloud or SD card Additional to the INSTAR models you can use cameras of the following manufacturers: - 7Links - ABUS - Allnet - Apexis - Axis - Bosch - Dericam - Digitus - D-Link - EasyN - Edimax - Elro - Foscam - Hama - JVC - Linksys - Mobotix - Panasonic - Reolink - Samsung - Siemens - Sony - Swann - Vilar - Wanscam - Wansview If you have any suggestion or problem with this app please contact us at support@instar.com. You can help us to extend the functions and supported cameras in this app by providing: - Documentation to your camera - Test account if possible This software uses code of FFmpeg licensed under the LGPLv2.1 and its source can be downloaded here: https://github.com/instarcam/InstarVision-iPad

About

App2Cam Plus

Operate and monitor your ABUS Comfort-Line surveillance cameras remotely. Access live feeds, recordings, and all camera functions, with push notifications for motion detection. Setup is guided by a wizard for quick installation.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Live video streaming
  • Access to recordings
  • Push notifications for motion detection
  • Step-by-step setup wizard
  • Manage camera settings
  • Supports up to 8 cameras
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With App2Cam Plus you operate the app-based surveillance cameras from the ABUS Comfort-Line. Do you have any questions or suggestions? You can reach us by phone at +49 8207 959 90-0 or by e-mail at support@abus-sc.com. Help articles and commissioning videos can be found on the support portal support.abus-sc.com. With App2Cam Plus you have permanent access to the live image, the memory and all functions and settings of your security camera. You can count on it: The app's step-by-step wizard guides you through the setup process so that the app shows the first live image of the camera within a few minutes. 2. 2. make personal settings in the app to optimally set up the camera and app for the conditions at your location. 3. 3. all camera functions, e.g. the live image and access to recordings, are of course also available when you are on the road (assuming a stable internet connection). 4. the camera informs you about events (detected movements) via push message. For example, you can see immediately who is standing in front of your door, whether your child is already back from school, who is hanging around in your garden at night, what your dog is doing and much more. 5. up to 8 compatible cameras (8 base stations for models with battery) can be integrated into the app. Other functions depend on the camera model: - The latest generation of camera models and your smartphone connect even faster via Bluetooth during startup. This means that even camera beginners can get up and running in just a few minutes. - For cameras with the object differentiation function, define what the camera should report to you via push message: People, animals and/or vehicles. Adjust the sensitivity of the respective detection according to your personal needs. - For cameras with intercom function, you can activate the camera's microphone and loudspeaker in the live view at the touch of a button to talk back via smartphone and quickly clarify situations. - Detailed images in color even at night: with models including integrated LED light. - With pan-tilt cameras, you can intuitively control the angle of view by swiping directly on the live image or by calling up the preset positions. - For cameras with masking functions, you define in the settings private zones to be hidden (e.g. public streets, neighboring properties), zones with sensitive motion detection, or zones without detection at all (if, for example, a waving flag, or a shadow cast is detected as a person). At a glance: - Quick start-up via step-by-step wizard - Permanent free access to all functions - Push message in case of motion detection (detection mode depends on camera model) - Access in home network/WLAN and on the go (remote access) - Livestream - Recordings stored locally on microSD/USB stick (depends on camera model) - Intercom (depends on camera model) - Manage all settings / set personal settings - Up to 8 cameras/base stations. The current camera models/set for the App2Cam Plus: - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station (PPIC90000, PPIC90000B, PPIC90520, PPIC90520B) - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station Set of 2 (PPIC90200) - ABUS WLAN Battery Cam with Base Station and Solar Panel (PPIC90650) - ABUS WLAN Light Outdoor Camera (PPIC46520) - ABUS WLAN pan-tilt outdoor camera (PPIC42520, PPIC42520B) - ABUS WLAN outdoor camera (PPIC44520, PPIC44520B) - ABUS WLAN privacy indoor camera (PPIC31020) - ABUS Smart Security World WLAN video door phone (PPIC35520) See also in the ABUS Security Shop: security.abus.com/video-surveillance Predecessor models: PPIC36520, PPIC32520, PPIC34520, PPIC32020, TVAC16000, TVAC16001, TVAC19000 and TVAC19100 The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/share/terms-and-conditions/Terms-Smart-Security-World.pdf

Screenshots

InstarVision4 screens
App2Cam Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InstarVision at 4.4 against App2Cam Plus's 3.7. InstarVision also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InstarVision holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of InstarVision's written reviews are positive against 48% of App2Cam Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, App2Cam Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
InstarVision versus App2Cam Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstarVisionApp2Cam Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9 ratings) — better3.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better48.1% of reviews
Number of ratings913 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINSTAR Deutschland GmbHABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

InstarVision

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

App2Cam Plus

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.7%

In-app purchases

None

InstarVision

No in-app purchases

None

App2Cam Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InstarVision free?
InstarVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App2Cam Plus free?
App2Cam Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InstarVision or App2Cam Plus?
InstarVision is rated higher. InstarVision averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while App2Cam Plus averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.
Do InstarVision or App2Cam Plus have ads?
Neither InstarVision nor App2Cam Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstarVision or App2Cam Plus?
InstarVision ships an update every 5 weeks, and App2Cam Plus every 3 months. Most recently, InstarVision was updated on September 19, 2026 and App2Cam Plus on August 14, 2026.

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