Comparison

λ | Cortex Go vs SetUp Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

λ | Cortex Go

Access and manage your video surveillance system remotely. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive instant alerts for motion or alarms. Supports multiple NVR models and offers advanced features like digital zoom and PTZ control.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Video playback and recording
  • Push notifications for alarms/motion
  • Digital zoom and PTZ control
  • Multi-site connectivity
  • Instant video snapshots and sharing
  • P2P connectivity for remote setup
Features
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Compatible with λ | Cortex NVR devices - λ | Cortex NVR range (Terminator, Hibernator, Genisys & λ | Cortex Max models) Features include: - Multiple layouts - Video playback - Multi-site connectivity - Digital Zoom - PTZ Control - Hot swappable camera tiling - Instant snapshot of video and share to shareable apps - Record video footage - Push notification when alarm or motion is triggered - P2P connectivity for simple remote setup - Timeline with activity - Auto populate any site by tapping site name in portrait mode - Animated swipe left/right to load next/previous set of cameras - Forward and rewind 10 sec by tapping left/right side of full-screen - Supports Security level 1 - Re-arrange the order of devices/favourites by hold, drag and drop when device/favourites list is collapsed - Swipe left/right to load next/previous site's favorites while streaming favorites - Thumbnails as a preview in the timeline for playback video when a user scrolls over the timeline - Group favorites from different sites and auto-populate - Camera audio support - Audio challenge - Share last saved video clip to shareable apps - Backup from timeline - VA activity on timeline for λ | cortex max NVRs - File manager to list snapshots and videos - λ | Cortex TV support - Smart search

About

SetUp Pro

Features
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SetUp Pro The app for managing all CAME operators and video entry systems quickly and easily, specifically for professionals.  SetUp Pro revolutionises the job of professional installers, simplifying how automations and clients are managed. The interface is simple and user-friendly, and allows you to configure all operators, accessories and video entry systems directly from your smartphone. Use it on site with CAME Key or remotely via the CAMEConnect gateway connected to the operator. It allows you to troubleshoot and manage remote controls without being on site, thereby providing an exclusive service and improving customer experience. Efficient, practical and quick to help with your day-to-day work! Log in using your CAMEConnect account or create an account directly in the app or at www.cameconnect.net.

Screenshots

λ | Cortex Go4 screens
SetUp Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: λ | Cortex Go at 9.0 against SetUp Pro's 15.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

λ | Cortex Go ships an update every 3 months, SetUp Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
λ | Cortex Go versus SetUp Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterλ | Cortex GoSetUp Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeradata ltdCAME S.P.A.

In-app purchases

None

λ | Cortex Go

No in-app purchases

None

SetUp Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is λ | Cortex Go free?
λ | Cortex Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetUp Pro free?
SetUp Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do λ | Cortex Go or SetUp Pro have ads?
Neither λ | Cortex Go nor SetUp Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, λ | Cortex Go or SetUp Pro?
λ | Cortex Go ships an update every 3 months, and SetUp Pro every 2 months. Most recently, λ | Cortex Go was updated on September 3, 2026 and SetUp Pro on September 9, 2026.

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