Comparison

NorthernView vs LH

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

Head to head
About

NorthernView

Monitor your NorthernView devices remotely with advanced camera features like panoramic and thermal imaging. Receive instant alerts for security events and access recordings quickly. Enjoy a new UI with smoother playback and easy device sharing.

Highlights
  • Remote device monitoring
  • Advanced camera features (panoramic, fisheye, thermal)
  • Thermal anomaly alarms
  • IP camera IVS event notifications
  • Smart NVR/DVR alarm push notifications
  • Quick access to recordings and playback
  • Brand-new UI with enhanced visual experience
Features
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Seamlessly integrates with the full range of NorthernView devices for remote monitoring anytime, anywhere. Supports advanced camera features, including panoramic, fisheye, and thermal imaging. Enables thermal anomaly alarms, IP camera IVS event notifications, and smart NVR/DVR alarm push notifications with quick access to recordings and playback. The key features of NorthernView Application include: 1.Brand-new UI for an enhanced visual experience. 2.New playback animation effects for smoother operation. 3.Quick device sharing for easier access. 4.Supports P2P v2 for faster and more stable connections. 5.Instant event alarm notifications with pop-up alerts. 6.One-click arming/disarming for effortless security control. 7.Added full-screen (portrait mode) viewing for better monitoring. 8.Customizable quick functions to configure your most-used features. 9.New lighting controls, including white light, warning lights, and flashing lights.

About

LH

Features
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LH-ADO Manager allows you to set-up, program and control your SW60 low energy door operator from the convenience of your mobile device. • Full operational control via Bluetooth • Easy to use interface • Options include exit, close, auto and park • Name each door for easy navigation

Screenshots

NorthernView4 screens
LH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LH at every 5 weeks against NorthernView's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

NorthernView ships an update every 5 months, LH every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NorthernView versus LH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorthernViewLH
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宏宝 刘ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB

In-app purchases

None

NorthernView

No in-app purchases

None

LH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NorthernView free?
NorthernView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LH free?
LH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NorthernView or LH have ads?
Neither NorthernView nor LH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NorthernView or LH?
NorthernView ships an update every 5 months, and LH every 5 weeks. Most recently, NorthernView was updated on October 24, 2026 and LH on October 28, 2026.

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