Comparison

Heden VisionCam vs Lorex Cirrus

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

Head to head
About

Heden VisionCam

Monitor your IP cameras remotely with a modern interface. Adjust image settings, control camera features like LED and night vision, and manage motion alarms. Supports a wide range of brands beyond the original manufacturer.

Highlights
  • Image adjustments (brightness, contrast)
  • Control LED and infrared night vision
  • Motion alarm enable/disable
  • Adjust camera movement speed
  • Automatic camera detection
  • Remote access over 3G/4G
Features
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Compatible with many IP cameras Originally designed for Heden cameras, this app also works with many other brands like Foscam, Tenvis, Wanscam, and more. If your model isn’t listed, simply select the closest match from the list—it will likely work just fine. Modern interface and powerful features This new version comes with a clean, modern look and offers a wide range of features: • Image adjustments: brightness, contrast • Image orientation: flip or mirror • Control the LED and infrared night vision • Enable or disable the motion alarm • Adjust the camera’s movement speed • Select your camera by model photo • Advanced automatic camera detection on the local network • Automatic public IP detection for use over 3G/4G • Dual IP setup for Wi-Fi and mobile networks • Smart IP switching based on your connection Remote access made easy To use your camera over 3G/4G, you’ll just need to set up port forwarding on your router. This is the only manual step required. Need help? If you experience any configuration issues, you can easily send a support request through the app’s menu. Remove ads A one-time in-app purchase is available to permanently remove ads and support future development. Term : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lorex Cirrus

Access live video feeds from multiple cameras remotely. Receive instant alerts for detected activities and review recorded footage. Manually record video, take snapshots, and manage your security system settings.

Highlights
  • Live remote video viewing
  • Instant push notifications
  • Playback recorded video
  • Manual video recording
  • Snapshot capture
  • Security system setup and control
Features
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With Lorex Cirrus: -View live remote video from multiple cameras -Receive instant push notifications -Play back recorded video to review detected activities -Manually record video -Take snapshots to send from your device -Set up and control your security system Compatible with select Lorex Security Systems and select HD Wire-free solutions.

Screenshots

Heden VisionCam4 screens
Lorex Cirrus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lorex Cirrus at none against Heden VisionCam's 3. Lorex Cirrus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Heden VisionCam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment 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. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lorex Cirrus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lorex Cirrus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Cirrus has 3.6K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lorex Cirrus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, Lorex Cirrus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Heden VisionCam versus Lorex Cirrus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeden VisionCamLorex Cirrus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (103 ratings)4.5 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews67.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1033.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeitz BrunoLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.

Customer experience

Heden VisionCam

All ratings103 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative35.2%

Lorex Cirrus

All ratings3,557 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

Heden VisionCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lorex Cirrus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cameras going offline randomly
  • Push notifications not working
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Blank screens when accessing cameras
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 18 update

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add option to disable motion alerts
  • Improve camera zoning functionality
  • Provide remote reboot capability
  • Allow selecting multiple cameras for playback
  • Add time stamp scrubbing in playback
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  • Improve app navigation and usability

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Heden VisionCam

Subscriptions2
  • Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO version$14.99
None

Lorex Cirrus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heden VisionCam free?
Heden VisionCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lorex Cirrus free?
Lorex Cirrus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heden VisionCam or Lorex Cirrus?
Lorex Cirrus is rated higher. Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Lorex Cirrus averages 4.5 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Heden VisionCam or Lorex Cirrus have ads?
Heden VisionCam shows ads; Lorex Cirrus does not.
Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or Lorex Cirrus?
Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lorex Cirrus every 5 months. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lorex Cirrus on September 25, 2026.

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