Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs Lorex Pro

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

Head to head
About

IP Camera Viewer

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi cameras into a robust home security system. This app offers smooth live viewing and control across multiple Apple devices, providing a secure, private alternative to manufacturer-specific apps without mandatory cloud services.

Highlights
  • Network camera discovery
  • ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Multi-camera dashboards
  • PTZ control
  • Motion detection and recording
  • Remote secure access
Features
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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

About

Lorex Pro

Control your professional-grade security systems remotely. Connect and manage your N884-series recorders from anywhere, ensuring property safety with simple mobile access.

Highlights
  • Remote security system control
  • Connect and manage recorders
  • Mobile access
  • Property safety monitoring
  • N884-series recorder compatibility
Features
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Introducing Lorex Pro - the ultimate app for seamless control of your professional-grade security systems. With Lorex Pro, designed to be used with our N884-series recorders, you have the power to connect and manage your security systems with ease, right from the palm of your hand. Whether you're at home, at the office, or on the go, take control and ensure the safety of your property with just a few taps.

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
Lorex Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.0 against Lorex Pro's 2.2. IP Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (39% vs 19%). Lorex Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. IP Camera Viewer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lorex Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 19% of Lorex Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Lorex Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IP Camera Viewer versus Lorex Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerLorex Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better2.2 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews — better18.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better49
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB301 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,226 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.8%

Lorex Pro

All ratings29 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative55.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative73.1%

User reviews

IP Camera Viewer

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast camera loading
  • 🚀 Simultaneous multi-camera viewing
  • 🚀 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy updates causing data loss
  • 🔒 Concerns over data collection and privacy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 💰 Lack of one-time purchase option

Lorex Pro

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 💡 Huge improvement over previous apps
  • 🚀 Smooth and seamless playback
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Playback and remote view issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with iPads
  • 🐛 Confusing and not user-friendly

Bugs and requests

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add/edit cameras
  • Unresponsive PTZ controls
  • Connectivity issues when away from home network

Requested features

6 requests
  • Motion detection and alerts
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • PTZ camera controls
  • Ability to view camera storage/recordings
  • Customizable camera layouts
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  • Live widget for home screen

Lorex Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on iPad with latest iOS
  • Notifications not working consistently
  • Playback not working as expected
  • Camera feeds not loading properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add picture-in-picture support
  • Improve event/motion detection logging
  • Add ability to disable cameras with one click
  • Provide better privacy controls
  • Integrate with more camera brands
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  • Improve geolocation and notification settings

In-app purchases

10 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
None

Lorex Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lorex Pro free?
Lorex Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or Lorex Pro?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Lorex Pro averages 2.2 from 49 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or Lorex Pro have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor Lorex Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or Lorex Pro?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Lorex Pro every 4 months. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Lorex Pro on November 7, 2026.

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