Lorex Classic vs Hugolog Dash
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.
Hugolog Dash
Wirelessly connect your smartphone to dash cameras to view live footage within a 10-meter range. Easily configure settings, update firmware, download recorded videos, and share them with others.
- Wireless dash cam connection
- Live video streaming
- Remote camera configuration
- Firmware updates
- Video download and sharing
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The hugolog dash app connects your smartphone with hugolog dash cameras wirelessly using the WiFi Feature. This enables you to conveniently access live videos within a 10-meter (33ft) WiFi range from your dash cam. Additionally, you can effortlessly configure your dash cam settings, remotely update firmware, and explore a host of other functionalities. With the app, you can easily download recorded videos and share them with your loved ones through all common sharing platforms.If you have any questions, please email us at support@hugolog.com,Or visit our official website is www.hugolog.com to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lorex Classic at every 2 months against Hugolog Dash's every 20 months. Lorex Classic also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 19). Hugolog Dash's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lorex Classic against 4.7 for Hugolog Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, Hugolog Dash every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorex Classic | Hugolog Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (25K ratings) | 4.7 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25K — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lorex Corporation | LAVIEW EAGLE-EYE TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
Lorex Classic
Hugolog Dash
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
Hugolog Dash
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex Classic
No in-app purchases
Hugolog Dash
No in-app purchases
