Lorex Cirrus vs Lorex Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lorex Cirrus
Access live video feeds from multiple cameras remotely. Receive instant alerts for detected activities and review recorded footage. Manually record video, take snapshots, and manage your security system settings.
- Live remote video viewing
- Instant push notifications
- Playback recorded video
- Manual video recording
- Snapshot capture
- Security system setup and control
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With Lorex Cirrus: -View live remote video from multiple cameras -Receive instant push notifications -Play back recorded video to review detected activities -Manually record video -Take snapshots to send from your device -Set up and control your security system Compatible with select Lorex Security Systems and select HD Wire-free solutions.
Lorex Classic
Monitor your property with live, ultra-high-definition video streams from your security cameras. Review past events, receive instant motion alerts, and customize settings for personalized security management. Access and control your devices remotely for peace of mind.
- 4K Live Viewing
- Event Playback
- Smart Alerts
- Customizable Settings
- Remote Access
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Take control of your security with the Lorex Classic app. View live video in up to 4K resolution, playback recorded events, and receive instant notifications from your Lorex security cameras and devices. Key Features: – 4K Live Viewing: Monitor your property in ultra-high-definition, capturing every detail. – Event Playback: Quickly review recorded footage to stay informed about past activity. - Smart Alerts: Receive instant push notifications for motion detection. – Customizable Settings: Tailor detection zones, notifications, and recording schedules to suit your needs. – Remote Access: Manage all of your devices, from anywhere. With the Lorex Classic app, your security is always at your fingertips. Download today to experience peace of mind, anytime, anywhere. Compatible Devices: The Lorex Classic app supports a wide range of security cameras, DVRs, and NVRs. Check the Lorex website for a full list of compatible models.
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Verdict
Lorex Cirrus and Lorex Classic both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Lorex Cirrus's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lorex Classic's. Lorex Cirrus also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Lorex Classic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 3.6K). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lorex Cirrus against 4.6 for Lorex Classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Lorex Cirrus's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lorex Classic's.
Lorex Cirrus ships an update every 5 months, Lorex Classic every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Lorex Cirrus | Lorex Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (3.6K ratings) | 4.6 (25K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews — better | 20.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | 25K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | Lorex Corporation |
Customer experience
Lorex Cirrus
Lorex Classic
User reviews
Lorex Cirrus
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Clear picture quality
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Wireless cameras convenient
- 👍 Great customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🐛 Slow app performance
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
Lorex Classic
From 25K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 🔒 Reliable security surveillance
- 📽️ Excellent video quality
- 🔔 Customizable notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow live view and playback
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
- 🔒 Limited to single device login
- 📱 No iPad-optimized app
Bugs and requests
Lorex Cirrus
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cameras going offline randomly
- Push notifications not working
- Recordings not saving properly
- Blank screens when accessing cameras
- Compatibility issues with iOS 18 update
Requested features
6 requests- Add option to disable motion alerts
- Improve camera zoning functionality
- Provide remote reboot capability
- Allow selecting multiple cameras for playback
- Add time stamp scrubbing in playback
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- Improve app navigation and usability
Lorex Classic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Playback not working after recent update
- Cameras randomly going offline
- Notifications not working as expected
- Timeline view issues and missing recordings
Requested features
4 requests- Allow multiple device logins on same account
- Add fast forward/rewind for video playback
- Improve motion detection accuracy and customization
- Develop native iPad app
In-app purchases
Lorex Cirrus
No in-app purchases
Lorex Classic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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