Comparison

Lorex Classic vs 2000 Series

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

2000 Series

View live video streams from your drone's camera directly on your iPhone or iPad. Capture photos and record videos from your device, with data transmitted wirelessly via 2.4G WiFi.

Highlights
  • Real-time video display
  • Drone camera feed
  • 2.4G WiFi transmission
  • Photo capture
  • Video recording
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
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This is a APP for display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the drone This APP function: 1.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft,video data transmitted via 2.4G WiFi protocol. 2.Take the photo and video record on iPhone/iPad/iPod.

Screenshots

Lorex Classic4 screens
2000 Series3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lorex Classic at 4.6 against 2000 Series's 3.4. Lorex Classic also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 277). 2000 Series's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (40% vs 20%). 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

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

Lorex Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Lorex Classic's written reviews are positive against 40% of 2000 Series's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lorex Classic versus 2000 Series: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex Classic2000 Series
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25K ratings) — better3.4 (277 ratings)
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25K — better277
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorex CorporationAMAX INDUSTRIAL GROUP CHINA CO LTD

Customer experience

Lorex Classic

All ratings24,534 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews936 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral12.3%
Negative67.3%

2000 Series

All ratings277 ratings
Positive59.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative52.5%

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

2000 Series

From 277 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth flight
  • 🚀 Easy to control
  • 💡 Good for backyard use
  • 👍 Easy to set up

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Camera quality issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Drifting/unstable flight
  • 🐛 App bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns

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

2000 Series

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Drone disconnects from app
  • Camera doesn't work
  • App fails to save photos/videos
  • Drone drifts uncontrollably

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve camera quality
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity
  • Enhance app stability
  • Extend battery life
  • Improve flight control

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Classic

No in-app purchases

None

2000 Series

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lorex Classic free?
Lorex Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2000 Series free?
2000 Series is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lorex Classic or 2000 Series?
Lorex Classic is rated higher. Lorex Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while 2000 Series averages 3.4 from 277 ratings.
Do Lorex Classic or 2000 Series have ads?
Neither Lorex Classic nor 2000 Series shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lorex Classic or 2000 Series?
Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, and 2000 Series every 2 months. Most recently, Lorex Classic was updated on October 15, 2026 and 2000 Series on October 5, 2026.

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