Lorex Cloud vs QHSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lorex Cloud
Access and manage your security camera system from anywhere. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and capture snapshots or video clips directly from your mobile device. Configure settings and receive important notifications for enhanced home security.
- Easy system setup and control
- Remote live video viewing
- Playback recorded video
- Record videos and take snapshots
- Configure system settings
- Push notifications
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With Lorex Cloud, you can: • Enjoy easy setup and control of your system • View live video from multiple cameras remotely • Playback recorded video to review events • Record videos or take snapshots directly from your iOS device • Configure system settings and push notifications • Enjoy professional-grade features Compatible with select Lorex Security Systems and HD Active Deterrence solutions.
QHSmart
Monitor your property, business, or loved ones remotely with this app. It provides live viewing, playback, and two-way talk for compatible security devices. Easily back up security footage to your mobile device.
- Remote property monitoring
- Live video preview
- Playback recorded footage
- Two-way audio communication
- Security footage backup
- Compatible with QDB series devices
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QHSmart for iphone smartphones puts your QH Wi-Fi series devices right at your fingertips, plus the ability to easily back up your security footage to the mobile. Check on your property, business, or loved ones from anywhere, at any time. QDB series doorbell support two way talk, preview, playback etc. NOTE: Compatible only with Q-See QDB series doorbell/cameras.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QHSmart at every 2 months against Lorex Cloud's every 6 months. On price, review sentiment, 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.
Lorex Cloud ships an update every 6 months, QHSmart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorex Cloud | QHSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (282 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 282 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | Q-SEE INTERNATIONAL LTD |
Customer experience
Lorex Cloud
QHSmart
Bugs and requests
Lorex Cloud
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Inability to add/connect cameras
- Blank or black camera feeds
- Incorrect time zone settings
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved camera view customization
- Better playback controls and timeline scrubbing
- Smart motion detection alerts
- Compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Regular app updates and bug fixes
QHSmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex Cloud
No in-app purchases
QHSmart
No in-app purchases
