Comparison

Lorex Connect vs apiALARM

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

apiALARM

Manage your home or business security, locks, lights, and video cameras from a single application. Receive intelligent alerts, view live video feeds, and automate daily routines for comprehensive protection against crime, fire, and environmental hazards.

Highlights
  • Remote property control
  • Intelligent alerts & live video
  • Automate security routines
  • Control locks and lights
  • Two-way audio via doorbell camera
  • Manage multiple business locations
  • Respond to alarm events
Features
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Keep your home or business connected, protected and one step ahead with a.p.i. ALARM'S mobile app. Connect your security, locks, lights, video cameras and more through a single app that protects you from crime, fire, carbon monoxide and even water damage. One app for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch makes it easy to: * Remotely control your entire property * Know what’s going on with intelligent alerts and live video feeds * Automate your daily security routine and other repetitive tasks apiALARM is fully supported on your Apple Watch. So, accessing your system is as easy as checking the time. Note: apiALARM requires a compatible system and an interactive a.p.i. ALARM service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment and specific service plan. Visit apialarm.com for more information. Some of apiALARM’s Home Features: * Control your security panel, locks and lights from anywhere * Receive customizable alerts when people arrive and leave or when there’s unexpected activity * Watch live and recorded video from your cameras * Talk to visitors through your doorbell camera and unlock your door Some of apiALARM’s Business Features: * Arm/disarm your security panel across multiple locations * Receive alerts if a location opens late or an employee access a restricted area * Video alerts based on specific types of activity * Automate lights, locks and thermostats * Track and manage access to multiple locations * Buzz open access controlled doors * Respond to alarm events and alert emergency personnel

Screenshots

Lorex Connect4 screens
apiALARM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: apiALARM at none against Lorex Connect's 4. apiALARM also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 11%). Lorex Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lorex Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. apiALARM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lorex Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, apiALARM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lorex Connect versus apiALARM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex ConnectapiALARM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB375 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLorex Corporationa.p.i. ALARM Inc.

Customer experience

Lorex Connect

Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative85.2%

apiALARM

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative66.2%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lorex Connect

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

apiALARM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lorex Connect free?
Lorex Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is apiALARM free?
apiALARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lorex Connect or apiALARM have ads?
Neither Lorex Connect nor apiALARM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lorex Connect or apiALARM?
Lorex Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and apiALARM every 2 months. Most recently, Lorex Connect was updated on September 22, 2026 and apiALARM on September 21, 2026.

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