Comparison

AusweisApp Bund 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

AusweisApp Bund

This software allows you to digitally identify yourself online using your German national ID card, electronic residence permit, or EU citizen card. It's designed for secure online authentication across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Online identification with national ID card
  • Supports electronic residence permit
  • Enables EU citizen card identification
  • Secure online authentication
  • Available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad
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Die AusweisApp ist eine Software, die Sie auf Ihrem iPhone, Mac oder iPad installieren, um sich mit Ihrem Personalausweis, Ihrem elektronischen Aufenthaltstitel oder der eID-Karte für Unionsbürger:innen online auszuweisen. Alle weiterführenden Informationen finden Sie unter: www.ausweisapp.bund.de Die Erklärung zur Barrierefreiheit der Software finden Sie unter: https://www.ausweisapp.bund.de/barrierefreiheit-app Entwickelt im Auftrag des Bundesamtes für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik.

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

AusweisApp Bund4 screens
App2Cam Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AusweisApp Bund at 4.2 against App2Cam Plus's 3.5. AusweisApp Bund also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 13) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). App2Cam Plus's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

AusweisApp Bund holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AusweisApp Bund has 1.1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of AusweisApp Bund's written reviews are positive against 48% of App2Cam Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AusweisApp Bund ships an update every 6 weeks, App2Cam Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AusweisApp Bund versus App2Cam Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAusweisApp BundApp2Cam Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better3.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews48.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGovernikus Service GmbHABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

AusweisApp Bund

All ratings1,097 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative63.2%

App2Cam Plus

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

AusweisApp Bund

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to read ID card
  • Disconnects during verification
  • Incompatible with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for dual citizenship
  • Simplified setup process
  • Consistent instructions across devices
  • Integration with Apple Wallet

App2Cam Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AusweisApp Bund

No in-app purchases

None

App2Cam Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AusweisApp Bund free?
AusweisApp Bund 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, AusweisApp Bund or App2Cam Plus?
AusweisApp Bund is rated higher. AusweisApp Bund averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while App2Cam Plus averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.
Do AusweisApp Bund or App2Cam Plus have ads?
Neither AusweisApp Bund nor App2Cam Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AusweisApp Bund or App2Cam Plus?
AusweisApp Bund ships an update every 6 weeks, and App2Cam Plus every 3 months. Most recently, AusweisApp Bund was updated on October 29, 2026 and App2Cam Plus on October 26, 2026.

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