Lorex Classic vs Lorex Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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: Lorex Classic at 4.6 against Lorex Cloud's 1.5. Lorex Classic also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 282) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Lorex Cloud'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 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 282, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Lorex Classic's written reviews are positive against 8% of Lorex Cloud's.
Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, Lorex Cloud every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Lorex Classic | Lorex Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (25K ratings) — better | 1.5 (282 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews — better | 7.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25K — better | 282 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorex Corporation | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
Lorex Classic
Lorex Cloud
User reviews
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
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
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
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
Lorex Classic
No in-app purchases
Lorex Cloud
No in-app purchases
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