Q vs Lorex Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Q
Monitor your home or business remotely with live video streams from your security DVR. Receive instant alerts with still images and review recorded footage. Control PTZ cameras and adjust DVR settings directly from your iPhone.
- Live video streaming
- Remote DVR management
- Instant e-mail alerts
- Review recorded video
- PTZ camera control
- Capture still images
- Save video to iPhone
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Q-See’s QT View for the iPhone puts the power situational awareness and peace of mind at your fingertips. Designed for your QT-series security DVR’s you can check in on your home, business or loved ones anywhere, at any time. Receive instant e-mail alerts with still images and check on live video with a swipe of a finger. You are in control. Watch the live video streams from up to four cameras at once, or review video recorded on your system. Capture still images or save video directly to your iPhone. Switch between cameras - or entire systems, control a PTZ camera and change your DVR’s settings All with the touch of a finger. You’ll never be out of touch with Q-See’s QT View on your iPhone. I you have any question, please contact Q-See technical support or visit www.q-see.com/support.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Q at 3.1 against Lorex Pro's 2.2. Q also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 47) and review sentiment (35% vs 19%). 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.
Q holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Q has 4.7K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Q's written reviews are positive against 19% of Lorex Pro's.
Q ships an update every 2 months, Lorex Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Q | Lorex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (4.7K ratings) — better | 2.2 (47 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews — better | 18.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 301 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Q-SEE INTERNATIONAL LTD | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
Q
Lorex Pro
User reviews
Q
From 4.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent
- 🔒 Secure system
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Great quality video
- 🏠 Convenient remote access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 💤 Lack of updates and support
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/configure
- 🔒 Remote access not always reliable
Lorex Pro
From 47 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Huge improvement over previous apps
- 🚀 Smooth and seamless playback
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Playback and remote view issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with iPads
- 🐛 Confusing and not user-friendly
Bugs and requests
Q
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Cameras randomly go offline
- Playback issues and delays
- Remote access not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to name/label cameras
- Improved motion detection and alerts
- Full screen/landscape mode support
- Better playback controls and scrubbing
- Remote arm/disarm of security system
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
In-app purchases
Q
No in-app purchases
Lorex Pro
No in-app purchases
