Comparison

Eagle Eye Viewer vs Lorex Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Eagle Eye Viewer

Access live and recorded video from your cloud-based video management system. Monitor multiple cameras, receive alerts, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Securely view footage from various locations without managing local storage.

Highlights
  • View live video
  • View recorded video
  • Monitor multiple cameras
  • Receive push notifications
  • Control PTZ cameras
  • View dewarped fisheye video
Features
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The Eagle Eye Viewer allows you to access both live and recorded video from your Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system). Like the web application, you can access multiple locations in a single view. Highlights include: - View live video - View recorded video, with timeline indicating motions and other events - Monitor multiple cameras at once - Receive push notifications to stay alerted - Trigger camera Outputs - Control PTZ cameras - View dewarped video from fisheye cameras The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS works with a wide variety of IP and analog cameras. Securely access all cloud-based video, including video stored on premise with a Cloud Managed Video Recorder. No more headaches of managing storage or network settings at your local sites. The Eagle Eye Viewer requires a subscription to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS for one or more cameras. Eagle Eye Networks is number one worldwide in delivering true cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence to make businesses more efficient and the world a safer place – all on the only video management platform robust and flexible enough to power the future of video surveillance.

About

Lorex Cloud

Access and manage your security camera system from anywhere. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and capture snapshots or video clips directly from your mobile device. Configure settings and receive important notifications for enhanced home security.

Highlights
  • Easy system setup and control
  • Remote live video viewing
  • Playback recorded video
  • Record videos and take snapshots
  • Configure system settings
  • Push notifications
Features
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With Lorex Cloud, you can: • Enjoy easy setup and control of your system • View live video from multiple cameras remotely • Playback recorded video to review events • Record videos or take snapshots directly from your iOS device • Configure system settings and push notifications • Enjoy professional-grade features Compatible with select Lorex Security Systems and HD Active Deterrence solutions.

Screenshots

Eagle Eye Viewer4 screens
Lorex Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eagle Eye Viewer at 3.9 against Lorex Cloud's 1.5. Eagle Eye Viewer also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Lorex Cloud's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eagle Eye Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 282 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Eagle Eye Viewer's written reviews are positive against 8% of Lorex Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eagle Eye Viewer ships an update every 2 weeks, Lorex Cloud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eagle Eye Viewer versus Lorex Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEagle Eye ViewerLorex Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (157 ratings) — better1.5 (282 ratings)
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews — better7.8% of reviews
Number of ratings157282 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrivo Inc.LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.

Customer experience

Eagle Eye Viewer

All ratings157 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative47.9%

Lorex Cloud

All ratings172 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative83.7%
Written reviews500 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative87.4%

Bugs and requests

Eagle Eye Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lorex Cloud

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to add/connect cameras
  • Blank or black camera feeds
  • Incorrect time zone settings
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved camera view customization
  • Better playback controls and timeline scrubbing
  • Smart motion detection alerts
  • Compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Regular app updates and bug fixes

In-app purchases

None

Eagle Eye Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Lorex Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eagle Eye Viewer free?
Eagle Eye Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lorex Cloud free?
Lorex Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eagle Eye Viewer or Lorex Cloud?
Eagle Eye Viewer is rated higher. Eagle Eye Viewer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Lorex Cloud averages 1.5 from 282 ratings.
Do Eagle Eye Viewer or Lorex Cloud have ads?
Neither Eagle Eye Viewer nor Lorex Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eagle Eye Viewer or Lorex Cloud?
Eagle Eye Viewer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lorex Cloud every 6 months. Most recently, Eagle Eye Viewer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lorex Cloud on September 24, 2026.

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