Comparison

Lorex Pro vs Open Adaptive Switch

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

Open Adaptive Switch

Features
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Open Adaptive Switch is the companion app for a do-it-yourself Bluetooth accessibility switch. It lets a caregiver set up and manage the switch from an iPhone or iPad, with no cables and no computer. Please note: this app requires the matching hardware. Open Adaptive Switch is an open-source switch that you build yourself from inexpensive parts (a Seeed XIAO nRF52840 board, a button, and a small battery) for roughly ~$15. Full build instructions and firmware are free at github.com/mikavj/open-adaptive-switch. Without the hardware, the app has nothing to connect to. The switch works with iOS Switch Control, so a single button press can tap the screen, run a recipe, or drive the scanner, giving people with limited mobility an affordable way to use an iPad or iPhone. With the app you can: Choose the key the button sends, from a full list including the F13-F24 keys that pair cleanly with Switch Control, plus letters, numbers, and common keys, with modifiers. Switch between single-key, tap-or-hold, and short/medium/long press modes, so one button can trigger up to three actions. Set how long the switch waits before it sleeps to save battery. Rename the switch and pick a color in the app to match the button you built. See the battery level and charging state, including in the list of nearby switches before you connect. Install firmware updates over Bluetooth, choose any released version, or roll back if needed. The app collects no personal data. It uses Bluetooth to reach your switch and contacts GitHub only to check for firmware updates, which you can turn off. Open Adaptive Switch is free and open-source, built to make assistive technology affordable for families, classrooms, and anyone who needs it.

Screenshots

Lorex Pro4 screens
Open Adaptive Switch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lorex Pro at 10.0 against Open Adaptive Switch's 17.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lorex Pro versus Open Adaptive Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex ProOpen Adaptive Switch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.MIKA VAFAIE-JANBAHAN

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

Open Adaptive Switch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Open Adaptive Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lorex Pro free?
Lorex Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open Adaptive Switch free?
Open Adaptive Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lorex Pro or Open Adaptive Switch have ads?
Neither Lorex Pro nor Open Adaptive Switch shows ads.

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