Lorex netHD Stratus vs DSS Mobile 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lorex netHD Stratus
Easily connect to your Lorex netHD NVRs remotely. View live camera feeds and recorded footage on your iPhone with a simple QR code scan and password entry. No complex network setup needed.
- Connect to Lorex netHD NVRs
- View multiple cameras live
- View recorded video
- Save snapshots to device
- Simple 3-step setup
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Lorex netHD Stratus enables you to connect to Lorex netHD NVRs featuring the exclusive Lorex Stratus Connectivity service on your iPhone. Lorex Stratus Connectivity allows you to view your cameras on your mobile device using a simple 3 step setup process. Simply download the app, scan the QR code on the top of your NVR and enter the password to connect to your system. No complicated port forwarding or network configuration is required. The app allows you to: •View multiple cameras live •View recorded video saved on your NVR •Save snapshots directly to your device Notes: •iOS v4.0 and higher supported •High-speed Internet access and a router (not included) are required. Please note that an upload speed of 1Mbps is required for remote video access. •Connect your NVR to your router using an Ethernet cable. •For detailed instructions, see the Quick Networking Guide included with your product or on www.lorextechnology.com.
DSS Mobile 2
This mobile surveillance software provides real-time preview, playback, and control of various cameras and recorders. It features a user-friendly interface with multi-touch and gesture support for seamless management of security systems.
- Real-time camera preview
- Video playback
- PTZ control
- E-map management
- User-friendly UI
- Gesture recognition
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DSS Mobile 2 is mobile surveillance software designed for security field. It has user-friendly UI and offers fluent video playing experience, supports multi-point touch and gesture recognition,enables real-time preview, playback,PTZ control and E-map management of IPCameras, IP Speed dome cameras,DVR and NVR.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DSS Mobile 2 at 4.1 against Lorex netHD Stratus's 1.9. DSS Mobile 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 46 months). Lorex netHD Stratus's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.
DSS Mobile 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Lorex netHD Stratus's written reviews are positive against 17% of DSS Mobile 2's.
Lorex netHD Stratus ships an update every 46 months, DSS Mobile 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorex netHD Stratus | DSS Mobile 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (105 ratings) | 4.1 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | 水鑫 陈 |
Customer experience
Lorex netHD Stratus
DSS Mobile 2
Bugs and requests
Lorex netHD Stratus
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes upon opening after iOS update
- Live view stopped working with iOS 14.2
- App not working on LTE/mobile data
- App stops working with new iOS updates (e.g., iOS 11, iOS 13, iOS 14)
- Cannot connect to DVR/NVR
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- Cameras drop frequently
- App crashes when using image capture function
- App not working on mobile network, only WiFi
- Out of memory errors
- Cannot select camera to view
- App not working with iPad OS updates
- Relay connection messages
Requested features
9 requests- Update app for current iOS versions
- Fix app for mobile data connectivity
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Add remote reboot option to app
- Allow users to disable relay connection messages
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- Add audio to cameras
- Improve playback timeline with thumbnails
- Allow changing settings through the app
- Add default device selection
DSS Mobile 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex netHD Stratus
No in-app purchases
DSS Mobile 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lorex netHD Stratus free?
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