# Lorex Classic vs Xpy Watch

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lorex Classic at every 2 months against Xpy Watch's every 18 months. Lorex Classic also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 66). Xpy Watch's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.6 for Lorex Classic against 4.7 for Xpy Watch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Lorex Classic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Xpy Watch's.

Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, Xpy Watch every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lorex Classic | Xpy Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-classic/id1342829120/reviews) | **[4.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpy-watch/id1423495554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 205 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lorex Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810462106) | [Accvent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/805660286) |

## What reviewers say

### Lorex Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-classic/id1342829120)

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.

**Highlights:** 4K Live Viewing, Event Playback, Smart Alerts, Customizable Settings, Remote Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🔒 Reliable security surveillance
- 📽️ Excellent video quality
- 🔔 Customizable notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow live view and playback
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
- 🔒 Limited to single device login
- 📱 No iPad-optimized app

**Reported bugs**

- Playback not working after recent update
- Cameras randomly going offline
- Notifications not working as expected
- Timeline view issues and missing recordings

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple device logins on same account
- Add fast forward/rewind for video playback
- Improve motion detection accuracy and customization
- Develop native iPad app


### Xpy Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpy-watch/id1423495554)

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live viewing, recording, and motion detection alerts. This app allows you to manage captured footage and offers advanced controls for supported surveillance systems.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Video recording, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring, Remote playback, Motion detection alerts, Local storage management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lorex Classic free?

Lorex Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xpy Watch free?

Xpy Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lorex Classic or Xpy Watch?

Xpy Watch is rated higher. Lorex Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Xpy Watch averages 4.7 from 66 ratings.

### Do Lorex Classic or Xpy Watch have ads?

Neither Lorex Classic nor Xpy Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lorex Classic or Xpy Watch?

Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Xpy Watch every 18 months. Most recently, Lorex Classic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Xpy Watch on October 24, 2026.

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