Lorex Pro vs Chip Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Chip Assistant
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Chip Assistant APP is an efficient chip upgrade tool specially designed for MS-X02 devices, which uses Bluetooth technology to achieve rapid connection and data transmission with the device. The interface design of the APP is simple and intuitive, and the operation process is clear and straightforward, providing detailed step-by-step guidance for users to use it. After the APP is connected to the network, users can obtain the latest firmware version at any time. It is also possible to quickly detect and upgrade the chip through simple operations without complex Settings or professional knowledge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lorex Pro at 10.0 against Chip Assistant's 13.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorex Pro | Chip Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 301 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | 坤博 陈 |
Bugs and 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
Chip Assistant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex Pro
No in-app purchases
Chip Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lorex Pro free?
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Do Lorex Pro or Chip Assistant have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lorex Pro or Chip Assistant?
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