Comparison

Lorex Classic vs VI Mobile

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

VI Mobile

Monitor live and recorded video, receive alerts, and respond to incidents remotely. This app enhances school safety by providing administrators and security teams with real-time visibility and control over campus surveillance systems.

Highlights
  • Live and recorded video monitoring
  • Real-time alerts and incident response
  • PTZ device control
  • Advanced facility maps with alarm snapshots
  • Remote door management
  • Modernized, user-friendly interface
Features
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Stay connected and in control with VideoInsight™ Mobile. Monitor live and recorded video, receive alerts, and respond to incidents from your mobile device. Designed to meet the security needs of school administrators, resource officers, and district IT teams, VI Mobile enables authorized users to view cameras, control PTZ devices, and review video playback from anywhere. With advanced security controls and seamless integration with i-PRO Active Guard (available natively in the upcoming VideoInsight 8.0), the app helps schools enhance safety and improve response times. Experience Total Visibility: • Optimized Performance – Experience faster processing, improved system responsiveness, and enhanced stability for smoother day-to-day security management. • i-PRO Active Guard Integration (Release 8.0 Only) – Receive real-time alerts and search for students, staff, or objects using metadata-driven analytics. • Modernized UI – A user-friendly interface tailored for school safety teams and administrators. • Advanced Facility Maps – Instantly view alarm-triggered snapshots, access interactive school layouts, and monitor live camera feeds. • Improved Playback Controls – Quickly scrub through footage, jump to key security events, and review incidents with ease. • Remote Door Management – Admit, unlock, and lock school doors remotely to manage and monitor facility access from anywhere. Want to see what our mobile app is all about? By downloading VI Mobile, you can access a free demo system. Requirements • VI Mobile requires VideoInsight version 7.10.2 or greater. Some features require the upcoming version of VideoInsight release 8.0. VI Mobile helps K-12 schools improve campus security, reduce response times, and provide administrators with real-time visibility—ensuring a safer learning environment for students and staff.

Screenshots

Lorex Classic4 screens
VI Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VI Mobile at 5.0 against Lorex Classic's 4.6. VI Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Lorex Classic's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 2). 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

VI Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, VI Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lorex Classic versus VI Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex ClassicVI Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings25K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorex Corporationi-PRO Americas Inc.

Customer experience

Lorex Classic

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

VI Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

VI Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Classic

No in-app purchases

None

VI Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lorex Classic free?
Lorex Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VI Mobile free?
VI Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lorex Classic or VI Mobile?
VI Mobile is rated higher. Lorex Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while VI Mobile averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Lorex Classic or VI Mobile have ads?
Neither Lorex Classic nor VI Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lorex Classic or VI Mobile?
Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, and VI Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, Lorex Classic was updated on October 17, 2026 and VI Mobile on October 7, 2026.

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