# Heden VisionCam vs Lorex Classic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heden VisionCam at 60% against Lorex Classic's 21%. Lorex Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lorex Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lorex Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lorex Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, Lorex Classic every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heden VisionCam | Lorex Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-classic/id1342829120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 20.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [Lorex Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810462106) |

## What reviewers say

### Heden VisionCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |


### Lorex Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-classic/id1342829120)

Monitor your property with live, ultra-high-definition video streams from your security cameras. Review past events, receive instant motion alerts, and customize settings for personalized security management. Access and control your devices remotely for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** 4K Live Viewing, Event Playback, Smart Alerts, Customizable Settings, Remote Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🔒 Reliable security surveillance
- 📽️ Excellent video quality
- 🔔 Customizable notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow live view and playback
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
- 🔒 Limited to single device login
- 📱 No iPad-optimized app

**Reported bugs**

- Playback not working after recent update
- Cameras randomly going offline
- Notifications not working as expected
- Timeline view issues and missing recordings

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple device logins on same account
- Add fast forward/rewind for video playback
- Improve motion detection accuracy and customization
- Develop native iPad app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heden VisionCam free?

Heden VisionCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lorex Classic free?

Lorex Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Heden VisionCam or Lorex Classic?

Lorex Classic is rated higher. Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Lorex Classic averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Heden VisionCam or Lorex Classic have ads?

Heden VisionCam shows ads; Lorex Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or Lorex Classic?

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lorex Classic every 2 months. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lorex Classic on September 24, 2026.

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