GV vs Lorex Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GV
Stream live video from your iOS device's camera directly to GeoVision video management systems. A free trial with a watermark is available before purchase.
- Live video streaming
- Connects to GeoVision VMS
- GV-Relay integration
- Free trial with watermark
- Supports iOS devices
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The GV-Live Streaming V1.0 for iOS is a paid mobile app that allows the camera of your iOS mobile device to connect and stream live video to GeoVision video management systems via GV-Relay. Before purchasing, users may try out the full functions of GV-Live Streaming with a watermark imprinted throughout. * Supported GV-Software: GV-VMS 18.1 or later
Lorex Pro
Control your professional-grade security systems remotely. Connect and manage your N884-series recorders from anywhere, ensuring property safety with simple mobile access.
- Remote security system control
- Connect and manage recorders
- Mobile access
- Property safety monitoring
- N884-series recorder compatibility
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Introducing Lorex Pro - the ultimate app for seamless control of your professional-grade security systems. With Lorex Pro, designed to be used with our N884-series recorders, you have the power to connect and manage your security systems with ease, right from the palm of your hand. Whether you're at home, at the office, or on the go, take control and ensure the safety of your property with just a few taps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lorex Pro at none against GV's 2. Lorex Pro also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Lorex Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
GV ships an update every 2 months, Lorex Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GV | Lorex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 18.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 301 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GeoVision inc | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
GV
Lorex Pro
Bugs and requests
GV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Lorex Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on iPad with latest iOS
- Notifications not working consistently
- Playback not working as expected
- Camera feeds not loading properly
Requested features
6 requests- Add picture-in-picture support
- Improve event/motion detection logging
- Add ability to disable cameras with one click
- Provide better privacy controls
- Integrate with more camera brands
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- Improve geolocation and notification settings
In-app purchases
GV
- 5 GB Relay Quota$1.99
- Unlock Trial$49.99
Lorex Pro
No in-app purchases
