RCA Security vs Lorex Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RCA Security
Easily set up and manage your RCA security cameras, including doorbell cameras. View live video remotely and securely from your smartphone, with no cloud storage fees or hidden costs. Configure motion detection, sound alerts, and auto recording schedules.
- Remote camera viewing
- Doorbell camera setup
- Motion and sound alerts
- Auto recording scheduling
- Manual recording to smartphone
- Secure live streaming
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The RCA Security App sets up RCA Security Cameras, including the RCA Doorbell Camera, and lets you view video from your camera remotely and securely from anywhere, on your smartphone. Simply go through the steps in the App to set up your account and configure the RCA Security Camera the way you want it. That's all it takes! No cloud storage fees or hidden costs to use your device! * Unlimited live streaming * Set up motion- or sound-detection alerts and auto recording scheduling * Record manually direct to your smartphone * And much more... This App takes you through the steps to get started! To view remotely, a cellular data plan or Wi-Fi connection is required on your smartphone.
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
The clearest difference is rating: Lorex Classic at 4.6 against RCA Security's 1.7. Lorex Classic also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 188) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). RCA Security's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lorex Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of RCA Security's written reviews are positive against 20% of Lorex Classic's.
RCA Security ships an update every 5 months, Lorex Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RCA Security | Lorex Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (188 ratings) | 4.6 (25K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | 20.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 188 | 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, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voxx international Corp | Lorex Corporation |
Customer experience
RCA Security
Lorex Classic
User reviews
RCA Security
From 188 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent camera quality
- 👍 Easy to install
- 🔒 Secure with no monthly fees
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Recurring login issues
- 🐛 Notifications and video playback not working
- 💡 Needs iPad-optimized version
- 🐛 Sensitivity settings not working properly
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
RCA Security
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to access cameras
- Unable to view recorded videos
- Notifications not working as expected
- Sensitivity settings not functioning correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Update app to fix bugs and crashes
- Add option to remain logged in
- Improve video playback and notification reliability
- Provide better support and updates
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
RCA Security
No in-app purchases
Lorex Classic
No in-app purchases
