Lorex Classic vs AR
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.
AR
Control a four-axis aircraft remotely using your iPhone. View real-time video from the aircraft's camera and record photos and videos directly to your mobile device.
- Remote aircraft control
- Real-time video streaming
- Photo capture
- Video recording
- WiFi video transmission
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This APP function: 1.Remote control the four axis aircraft( Model airplane) by the IOS machine(iPhone). 2.Display the real-time video which taken by the camera on the aircraft, video data transmitted via WiFi protocol. 3.Take the photo and video record on the mobile phone side.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: AR at free against Lorex Classic's free with in-app purchases. AR also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lorex Classic ships an update every 2 months, AR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorex Classic | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (25K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 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 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorex Corporation | AMAX INDUSTRIAL GROUP CHINA CO LTD |
Customer experience
Lorex Classic
AR
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
AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex Classic
No in-app purchases
AR
No in-app purchases
