Comparison

LUPUS vs ABUS Link Station Pro

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

Head to head
About

LUPUS

Control and monitor your home security system remotely. Adjust settings, view live camera feeds, and receive instant alerts for events like burglary, fire, or water leaks. The customizable dashboard provides quick access to all essential information and functions.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Live camera view
  • Arm/disarm sensors
  • Instant event notifications
  • System configuration
  • Record playback
Features
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Being at home while on the road, that is the leading design principle of this app. The LUPUS app offers you all the important information you require at a single glance. The new home screen of the app – the dashboard – is completely adjustable to your individual needs. Hence, you have access to the information and functions you require (e.g. switches, cameras, temperature, humidity, etc.). The intuitive interface grants you access to all the functions of your system. Full screen push notifications guarantee that you are immediately informed about any occurrences at your home. The app supports every current LUPUS product, such as alarm panels, IP-cameras, and recorders. In combination with our Smarthome alarm panels, the app offers you: - Installation wizard to guide you through the initial steps of the installation. - Configuration and set-up of the system and sensors. - Individually adjustable dashboard. - Quick overview of all open sensors, notifications, hints, and automations. - Arm / disarm of all sensors or of single rooms. - Integration of all common IP cameras. - Instant notification in case of burglary, fire, or water alarm. - Continuous security monitoring. - Monitoring of power consumption of external connected devices. In combination with our IP-cameras and recorders, the app offers you: - Installation wizard to guide you through the initial steps of the installation. - Live view with a multitude of options. - Set-up of the motion detection. - Record playback. - Access to logs and system settings. Compatible devices: - LUPUS XT1 (+) alarm panel - LUPUS XT2 (+) alarm panel - LUPUS XT3 alarm panel - LUPUS IP-Kameras - LE200, LE201, LE202, LE203, LE204, LE221, LE224, LE228, LE232, LE281, LE9xx - LUPUS recorder (current series) Please note that depending on your contracts, you mobile and internet service provider might charge you for connecting to your LUPUS alarm panel via the internet. To access the LUPUS XT alarm panel via the internet, the alarm panel needs to have access to the internet and needs to be set-up accordingly.

About

ABUS Link Station Pro

Access and manage selected security cameras and recorders from your mobile device. View live feeds from up to 16 cameras, review recordings, and receive instant notifications for events. Easily set up devices using QR codes for secure, remote monitoring.

Highlights
  • Remote live view and recordings
  • Up to 16 camera support
  • Push notifications for events
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • PTZ camera control
  • Control switches/relays
  • Secure encrypted connection
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The ABUS Link Station Pro 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 Pro 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. Please make sure that the current firmware is installed on all devices.

Screenshots

LUPUS4 screens
ABUS Link Station Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LUPUS at 84% against ABUS Link Station Pro's 30%. LUPUS also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

LUPUS is free to download; ABUS Link Station Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LUPUS ships an update weekly, ABUS Link Station Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LUPUS versus ABUS Link Station Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLUPUSABUS Link Station Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB354 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLupus-Electronics GmbHABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

LUPUS

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative6.0%

ABUS Link Station Pro

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative55.0%

In-app purchases

None

LUPUS

No in-app purchases

None

ABUS Link Station Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LUPUS free?
LUPUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABUS Link Station Pro free?
ABUS Link Station Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LUPUS or ABUS Link Station Pro have ads?
Neither LUPUS nor ABUS Link Station Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LUPUS or ABUS Link Station Pro?
LUPUS ships an update weekly, and ABUS Link Station Pro every 5 months. Most recently, LUPUS was updated on September 18, 2026 and ABUS Link Station Pro on September 21, 2026.

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