SCW Go vs Lorex Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCW Go
This app connects to SCW Admiral and Imperial line surveillance systems. It offers quick and easy setup with free, US-based tech support to guide users through the process.
- Connects to Admiral NVRs
- Connects to Imperial NVRs
- Easy setup
- Free US-based tech support
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SCW Go is the designed for the SCW Admiral and Imperial line surveillance systems. With SCW's free, US based, tech support, setup is quick and easy. Just give our tech team a call and we'll walk you through it.
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: SCW Go at 3.3 against Lorex Cloud's 1.5. SCW Go also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 8%). Lorex Cloud's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 26). On price, update cadence, 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.
SCW Go holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Cloud has 282 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of SCW Go's written reviews are positive against 8% of Lorex Cloud's.
SCW Go ships an update every 4 months, Lorex Cloud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCW Go | Lorex Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (26 ratings) — better | 1.5 (282 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 7.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 282 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Security Camera Warehouse, Inc. | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
SCW Go
Lorex Cloud
Bugs and requests
SCW Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
SCW Go
No in-app purchases
Lorex Cloud
No in-app purchases
