Comparison

Lorex Classic vs Epson Smart Panel

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 4K Live Viewing
  • Event Playback
  • Smart Alerts
  • Customizable Settings
  • Remote Access
Features
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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.

About

Epson Smart Panel

This app acts as a mobile command center for compatible Epson wireless printers and scanners. It allows for easy setup, monitoring, and operation of your Epson devices directly from your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a customized and intuitive user experience with innovative action tiles and auto-configuration.

Highlights
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup for Epson products
  • Innovative action tiles for quick use
  • Auto-configuration and customization
  • Centralized support and supply ordering
  • Unified interface for printers and scanners
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Visit the website below to find products which are supported by this app. When using a printer or scanner that’s not listed on the website, please use instead Epson iPrint for printers or Document Scan for scanners. Epson Smart Panel will not be able to find or connect to your product unless it’s on the website’s list of supported products. https://support.epson.net/appinfo/smartpanel/guide/en/ High performance, easy-to-use mobile command center for your Epson wireless printer or scanner1. Easily set up, monitor and operate your Epson product from the convenience of your mobile device with this powerful new tool. - Easily set up your Epson product on your Wi-Fi - Innovative action tiles make your Epson Product simple and quick to use - Fits like a glove -- auto configuration and customization tailors the experience - Receive the support you need - register, get supplies, or find help all in one convenient place - One interface for your Epson Printers and Scanners -- auto configuration tailors the app's functions to your device. 1. Requires Epson Smart Panel app download and a compatible smart device. Data usage fees may apply. For more information please visit www.epson.com for support.

Screenshots

Lorex Classic4 screens
Epson Smart Panel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Epson Smart Panel at free against Lorex Classic's free with in-app purchases. Epson Smart Panel also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 20%) and ratings volume (403K vs 25K). Lorex Classic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lorex Classic against 4.7 for Epson Smart Panel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Smart Panel has 403K ratings behind it against 25K, 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 43% of Epson Smart Panel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, Epson Smart Panel every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Lorex Classic versus Epson Smart Panel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex ClassicEpson Smart Panel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25K ratings)4.7 (403K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews43.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25K403K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#31 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorex CorporationSeiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

Lorex Classic

All ratings24,534 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews939 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative67.2%

Epson Smart Panel

All ratings388,267 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews2,724 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative50.4%

User reviews

Lorex Classic

From 25K App Store ratings

What 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

Epson Smart Panel

From 403K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick setup
  • 💡 Convenient wireless printing
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast printing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Printer not detected by app
  • 🐛 Printing issues
  • 🐛 Complicated setup

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

Epson Smart Panel

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to printer
  • Printing quality issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Printer not detected by app
  • Compatibility problems with iOS

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to print actual size/100%
  • Ability to choose specific pages to print
  • Improved integration with other apps/devices
  • More customization options for printing
  • Better documentation and support

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Classic

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Smart Panel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lorex Classic free?
Lorex Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Smart Panel free?
Epson Smart Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lorex Classic or Epson Smart Panel?
Epson Smart Panel is rated higher. Lorex Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Epson Smart Panel averages 4.7 from 403K ratings.
Do Lorex Classic or Epson Smart Panel have ads?
Neither Lorex Classic nor Epson Smart Panel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lorex Classic or Epson Smart Panel?
Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Epson Smart Panel every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lorex Classic was updated on October 28, 2026 and Epson Smart Panel on October 28, 2026.

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