Hik vs Lorex Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hik
Access live video streams from your security cameras and DVRs remotely. Review recorded footage and receive instant alerts for motion detection events. Connect to your devices globally with ease.
- Real-time monitoring
- Video playback
- Motion detection alarm notification
- Remote camera access
- Device management
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The Hik-connect app is designed to work with Hikvision series DVRs, NVRs and IP cameras which support Cloud P2P function. It allows you to live view your cameras remotely. All you need to do is creating an account and adding device into the account, then you can enjoy the real-time video from cameras on a global scale. It also allows you to play back recorded video to search every milestone of your life. When motion detection alarm of your device triggered, you can get an instant message notification from Hik-connect app. Key Features： 1. Real-time monitoring 2. Video playback 3. Motion detection alarm notification
Lorex Cloud
Access and manage your security camera system from anywhere. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and capture snapshots or video clips directly from your mobile device. Configure settings and receive important notifications for enhanced home security.
- Easy system setup and control
- Remote live video viewing
- Playback recorded video
- Record videos and take snapshots
- Configure system settings
- Push notifications
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With Lorex Cloud, you can: • Enjoy easy setup and control of your system • View live video from multiple cameras remotely • Playback recorded video to review events • Record videos or take snapshots directly from your iOS device • Configure system settings and push notifications • Enjoy professional-grade features Compatible with select Lorex Security Systems and HD Active Deterrence solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hik at 4.7 against Lorex Cloud's 1.5. Hik also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (172K vs 282). Lorex Cloud's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hik holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 172K ratings behind it against 282, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Hik's written reviews are positive against 8% of Lorex Cloud's.
Hik ships an update every 8 days, Lorex Cloud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hik | Lorex Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (172K ratings) — better | 1.5 (282 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews — better | 7.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 172K — better | 282 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #110 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 599 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
Hik
Lorex Cloud
User reviews
Hik
From 172K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤖 Excellent camera quality
- 💡 Useful notification features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find cameras
- 🕰️ Slow playback and video loading
- 🔌 Unstable network connectivity
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive updates
Lorex Cloud
From 282 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Lightning-fast live view
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Quick camera connection
- 🔒 Reliable security system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
- 🐛 Playback functionality not working
- 🐛 Distorted camera aspect ratios
- 🐛 Notifications not working consistently
Bugs and requests
Hik
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cameras randomly show as offline
- Playback function often fails to load
- Notifications disappear from the app
- App fails to open after recent updates
- Camera settings reset after app updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for portrait mode on tablets
- Improve playback controls with fast forward/rewind
- Allow custom naming and organization of cameras
- Provide better notification customization options
- Integrate with smart home automation platforms
Lorex Cloud
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Inability to add/connect cameras
- Blank or black camera feeds
- Incorrect time zone settings
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved camera view customization
- Better playback controls and timeline scrubbing
- Smart motion detection alerts
- Compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Regular app updates and bug fixes
In-app purchases
Hik
No in-app purchases
Lorex Cloud
No in-app purchases
