Comparison

ABUS OneLook vs EASY App

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

Head to head
About

ABUS OneLook

Monitor your video surveillance system from anywhere. Access live and recorded footage from integrated cameras, receive instant notifications, and save images or clips directly to your device. Simple setup via QR code scanning.

Highlights
  • Live video view of all cameras
  • Remote access via Wi-Fi/mobile internet
  • Notification function for events
  • Save recorded data to smartphone/tablet
  • Snapshot function for individual frames
  • QR code scanner for easy installation
  • Simultaneous access for up to three users
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With the ABUS OneLook App, your entire video surveillance system will always be right in your pocket. The digital wireless surveillance set (PPDF16000) can be configured and controlled via the app. You will have access to live video image data as well as the data recorded by any ABUS cameras that are integrated into the OneLook system – remote access is possible via Wi-Fi and via mobile internet. As a user of the ABUS wireless surveillance set (TVAC18000) you will have access to the entire range of functions of the new OneLook App. Thanks to the notification function, you will never miss anything – you will be immediately informed of everything. Moreover, you are free to choose what information you want to be notified about. The recorded data can be replayed as well as saved to your smartphone or tablet. The app displays all four of the cameras in your digital wireless surveillance set, and by using the snapshot function, you can save individual frames to your smartphone or tablet. In order to integrate a camera into the app, you must scan the QR code with your device – this eliminates the need for adjusting any additional settings on your router. Overview of the highlights: • Simultaneous live view of all integrated cameras in the OneLook wireless surveillance set (also compatible with TVAC18000) • Up to three users can access the system at the same time • Individual frames and video clips can be saved to the smartphone or tablet • Integrated QR code scanner for simple installation of the wireless surveillance set • Plug&Play internet access • For smartphones and tablets The privacy policy can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/onelook/dsgvo-onelook.html The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/share/terms-and-conditions/Terms-OneLook.pdf

About

EASY App

Control your HomeMatic smart home system conveniently from your smartphone or tablet. Create custom views for quick status checks and easy operation, manage multiple systems, and restrict user access from anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Smartphone/tablet control for HomeMatic
  • Customizable views for status and operation
  • User access restriction
  • Manage multiple central units
  • Cloud-based remote access
Features
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Mit der EASY App steht Ihnen eine komfortable Bedienoberfläche für Ihre HomeMatic Haussteuerung zur Verfügung. Hiermit brauchen Sie Ihr SmartHome nicht mehr über die Oberfläche der Zentrale bedienen, sondern nutzen unsere Cloud-basierte Lösung direkt auf Ihrem SmartPhone - von überall und jederzeit! Mit der EASY App können Sie: * Ihre HomeMatic Zentrale bedienen, ganz bequem per SmartPhone oder Tablet. * Eine beliebige Zahl individuelle Ansichten erstellen, die eine schnelle Status-Übersicht und eine einfache Bedienung erlauben. * Den Zugriff für unterschiedliche Benutzer einschränken. * Mehrere Zentralen über eine Oberfläche verwalten. Voraussetzungen: * Um die EASY App zur Steuerung Ihrer Komponenten nutzen zu können benötigen Sie min. CloudMatic SmartHome. Für den gesicherten VPN-Zugang zu Ihrer CCU müssen Sie in dem Fall selber sorgen. Daher empfehlen wir die Buchung von CloudMatic complete. Weitere Infos unter: http://cloudmatic.de.

Screenshots

ABUS OneLook4 screens
EASY App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EASY App at every 2 months against ABUS OneLook's every 7 months. ABUS OneLook's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABUS OneLook ships an update every 7 months, EASY App every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ABUS OneLook versus EASY App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABUS OneLookEASY App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews19.0% of reviews — better18.4% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGEASY SmartHome GmbH

Customer experience

ABUS OneLook

Written reviews42 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative78.6%

EASY App

Written reviews38 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative71.1%

In-app purchases

None

ABUS OneLook

No in-app purchases

None

EASY App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABUS OneLook free?
ABUS OneLook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EASY App free?
EASY App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ABUS OneLook or EASY App have ads?
Neither ABUS OneLook nor EASY App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABUS OneLook or EASY App?
ABUS OneLook ships an update every 7 months, and EASY App every 2 months. Most recently, ABUS OneLook was updated on November 1, 2026 and EASY App on November 1, 2026.

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