Refoss vs Lorex Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refoss
Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.
- Remote on/off control
- Automated work plans
- Voice assistant integration
- Device status monitoring
- Manage smart plugs
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Refoss mainly focuses on home automation gadgets. Currently, there are products such as smart plug on the market. Customers can plug the device on it and easily manage the following functions through the Refoss app: 1. Turn on/off electronic devices anytime, anywhere through the Refoss app. 2. Create an on/off work plan to let the equipment work automatically according to the plan. 3. Link your Refoss smart devices to voice assistant, you can easily control the device with your voice. 4. View the on/off status of connected devices from anywhere for peace of mind.
Lorex Connect
Monitor your home security with live and recorded video feeds from compatible devices. Receive smart AI notifications for people, vehicles, and packages, and manage multiple cameras with customizable layouts and device groups.
- Quick device setup
- Fast live and recorded video playback
- Smart AI notifications (people, vehicles, packages)
- Multi-camera viewing with customizable layouts
- Device grouping for easier control
- Customizable alert preferences
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Experience the next generation of smart security with Lorex Connect. Lorex Connect brings your security and your life together with smarter features, faster performance, and easier control. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, stay connected to what matters most. Key Features: • Quick Setup – Pair your devices in just seconds. • Fast Performance – Enjoy quicker load times and smoother playback for both live and recorded video. • Live & Recorded Video – View live feeds and access past footage anytime, anywhere. • Smart AI Notifications – Receive alerts that identify people, vehicles, packages, and more. • Multi-Camera Viewing – Watch multiple cameras at once with flexible, customizable layouts. • Device Groups – Organize cameras and systems into groups for easier control. • Customizable Alerts – Fine-tune notifications to match your preferences. --- Legal: Terms of Service: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/privacy.html Subscription Policy: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/cloud-subscription.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refoss at 88% against Lorex Connect's 12%. Refoss also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Lorex Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Refoss asks for nothing beyond the download.
Refoss holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refoss has 143 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Refoss's written reviews are positive against 12% of Lorex Connect's.
Refoss ships an update every 5 weeks, Lorex Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refoss | Lorex Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (143 ratings) — better | 2.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 269 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FLEXBEE HK LIMITED | Lorex Corporation |
Customer experience
Refoss
Lorex Connect
Bugs and requests
Refoss
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently loses login credentials
- Incorrect door status reporting
- Failure to connect and control devices
- Outdated app version not allowing new features
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
- More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
- Apple Watch app
- CarPlay integration
- Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle
Lorex Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Refoss
No in-app purchases
Lorex Connect
- Single Camera Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Multi Camera Monthly1 Month trial$16.991 Month
- Single Camera Annual$59.991 Year
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- Multi Camera Annual$169.991 Year
