SCS Lite vs Lorex Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCS Lite
Access and monitor your CCTV Security Pros DVRs and cameras live from your iPhone. View multiple cameras, control PTZ functions, listen to audio, and conduct two-way conversations. Save snapshots and access a built-in manual for easy operation.
- Live video streaming from multiple cameras
- Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera control
- Two-way audio communication
- Snapshot capture and saving
- Favorite camera grouping
- Built-in help manual
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This application will enable the user to access CCTVSecurityPros "PRO SERIES" and "EXTREME SERIES" Digital Video Recorders from the iPhone. Watch you cameras LIVE on your iPhone from anywhere, anytime, and any place. This application will allow you to: 1. VIew live video on one or multiple Security Cameras on your iPhone. You can also monitor multiple DVRs at the same or multiple locations at the same time. 2. Control your Pan Tilt Zoom Security Cameras easily from your iPhone 3. Listen to live audio (on cameras with a microphone) and perform 2 way conversations when your DVR is connected to a powered speaker 4. Create favorite groups of your most important cameras for easy viewing 5. Take snapshots of pertinent video and save directly to your iPhone 6. There is also a built in manual in the "help" section of the software
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: SCS Lite at 3.1 against Lorex Pro's 2.7. SCS Lite also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 19%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
SCS Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of SCS Lite's written reviews are positive against 19% of Lorex Pro's.
SCS Lite ships an update every 8 months, Lorex Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCS Lite | Lorex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (11 ratings) — better | 2.7 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 18.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 301 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCTV Security Pros | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
SCS Lite
Lorex Pro
Bugs and requests
SCS Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
SCS Lite
No in-app purchases
Lorex Pro
No in-app purchases
