Comparison

Lens vs InView Pro 5

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

Head to head
About

Lens

Access your security cameras from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad. View live HD video, navigate through recordings with a timeline, and easily add CCTV devices from various brands.

Highlights
  • Live HD video streaming
  • Timeline navigation for recordings
  • Add CCTV devices remotely
  • Compatible with major brands
  • Easy, intuitive interface
  • QR code device setup
Features
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Safire Lens is the video surveillance app you need. Do you want to check what is going on at home or in your company? Use your iPhone with Lens to access your security cameras and see full HD video in real time. Did you miss something? Do you want to go back and check a specific moment? You only have to select the desired date in the calendar and navigate through the timeline to see the recordings. What does Safire Lens offer? The possibility to add your CCTV devices and access your cameras from anywhere. You only need your iPhone or iPad and an internet connection. Forget about complicated menus and hard configuration processes. Easy to use and intuitive. Safire Lens has been designed to give the best experience for beginners as well as more advanced users. You will be able to access your cameras with no need of advanced technical knowledge. You only have to add your devices using an IP address, a domain or a QR code. Compatible with the main video surveillance brands, Safire Lens is the only application that allows you to access them all. Download the app for free and start watching your cameras right now."

About

InView Pro 5

This app allows remote monitoring of InView Pro 5 devices, supporting advanced camera features like panoramic and thermal imaging. It provides instant event notifications, quick access to recordings, and customizable controls for effortless security management.

Highlights
  • Remote device monitoring
  • Advanced camera support (panoramic, fisheye, thermal)
  • Thermal anomaly alarms
  • IP camera IVS event notifications
  • Smart NVR/DVR alarm push notifications
  • Quick access to recordings and playback
  • Customizable quick functions
Features
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Seamlessly integrates with the full range of InView Pro 5 devices for remote monitoring anytime, anywhere. Supports advanced camera features, including panoramic, fisheye, and thermal imaging. Enables thermal anomaly alarms, IP camera IVS event notifications, and smart NVR/DVR alarm push notifications with quick access to recordings and playback. The key features of InView Pro 5 Application include: 1.Brand-new UI for an enhanced visual experience. 2.New playback animation effects for smoother operation. 3.Quick device sharing for easier access. 4.Supports P2P v2 for faster and more stable connections. 5.Instant event alarm notifications with pop-up alerts. 6.One-click arming/disarming for effortless security control. 7.Added full-screen (portrait mode) viewing for better monitoring. 8.Customizable quick functions to configure your most-used features. 9.New lighting controls, including white light, warning lights, and flashing lights.

Screenshots

Lens4 screens
InView Pro 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InView Pro 5 at 3.5 against Lens's 3.0. InView Pro 5 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Lens's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Lens sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. InView Pro 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InView Pro 5 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, InView Pro 5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lens versus InView Pro 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensInView Pro 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLONG XIANG EXPORTACION IMPORTACION SL宏宝 刘

Customer experience

Lens

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

InView Pro 5

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lens

One-time10
  • Proteção24HFree
  • ServielFree
  • Rafa CámarasFree
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  • SelectVigiFree
  • SM SistemiFree
  • NIX GRUP DE SEGURETATFree
  • TBO WORKING SEGURIDADFree
  • SecurcastFree
  • M.T.S. Multi Tech SystemFree
  • Sistemi and TecnologieFree
None

InView Pro 5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lens free?
Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InView Pro 5 free?
InView Pro 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lens or InView Pro 5?
InView Pro 5 is rated higher. Lens averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while InView Pro 5 averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Lens or InView Pro 5 have ads?
Neither Lens nor InView Pro 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lens or InView Pro 5?
Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, and InView Pro 5 every 3 months. Most recently, Lens was updated on October 24, 2026 and InView Pro 5 on October 11, 2026.

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