Lorex Classic vs QHSmart
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.
QHSmart
Monitor your property, business, or loved ones remotely with this app. It provides live viewing, playback, and two-way talk for compatible security devices. Easily back up security footage to your mobile device.
- Remote property monitoring
- Live video preview
- Playback recorded footage
- Two-way audio communication
- Security footage backup
- Compatible with QDB series devices
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QHSmart for iphone smartphones puts your QH Wi-Fi series devices right at your fingertips, plus the ability to easily back up your security footage to the mobile. Check on your property, business, or loved ones from anywhere, at any time. QDB series doorbell support two way talk, preview, playback etc. NOTE: Compatible only with Q-See QDB series doorbell/cameras.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: QHSmart at free against Lorex Classic's free with in-app purchases. QHSmart also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). Lorex Classic's advantage is review sentiment (20% vs 0%). 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorex Classic | QHSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (25K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 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 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorex Corporation | Q-SEE INTERNATIONAL LTD |
Customer experience
Lorex Classic
QHSmart
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
QHSmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex Classic
No in-app purchases
QHSmart
No in-app purchases
