Comparison

Lorex Pro vs FOAChicago App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote security system control
  • Connect and manage recorders
  • Mobile access
  • Property safety monitoring
  • N884-series recorder compatibility
Features
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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.

About

FOAChicago App

Features
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Welcome to the official mobile portal for the Franchise Owners Association of Chicagoland (FOAC). This is a private, restricted-access application designed exclusively for 7-Eleven Franchise Owners and authorized Vendors associated with FOAC. This app serves as your digital companion for FOAC trade shows, expos, and ordering events. Streamlined Expo Ordering Eliminate paper waste and streamline the buying process. The FOAC Portal connects Franchise Owners directly with Vendors for a seamless ordering experience during our Winter Expo and trade shows.

Screenshots

Lorex Pro4 screens
FOAChicago App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FOAChicago App at weekly against Lorex Pro's every 4 months. Lorex Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

Lorex Pro ships an update every 4 months, FOAChicago App weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lorex Pro versus FOAChicago App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex ProFOAChicago App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.FOAChicago

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

FOAChicago App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Pro

No in-app purchases

None

FOAChicago App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lorex Pro free?
Lorex Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FOAChicago App free?
FOAChicago App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lorex Pro or FOAChicago App have ads?
Neither Lorex Pro nor FOAChicago App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lorex Pro or FOAChicago App?
Lorex Pro ships an update every 4 months, and FOAChicago App weekly. Most recently, Lorex Pro was updated on August 14, 2026 and FOAChicago App on September 18, 2026.

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