Lorex netHD Stratus vs NVR Mobile Remote
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.
NVR Mobile Remote
Access and manage your surveillance system remotely from your mobile device. View live feeds, search recorded footage, and receive instant alerts. Features include multi-camera views, digital zoom, and two-way audio.
- Remote video viewing and search
- Multi-camera display
- Alert history and event search
- Two-way audio communication
- Digital zoom and PTZ control
- Push notifications
- Video clip export and sharing
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Easily view and search video from your surveillance system on your mobile device. FEATURES: • Alert History Search • Single sign-on to loads all recorder connection settings automatically • Display video from multiple camera views • Switch between cameras by swiping a finger • Search video by time and date • Digital Zoom for Live and Search • 2-way audio • Listen to recorded audio during playback • PTZ control for supported cameras • Event Search • Push Notifications • Multi-factor authentication • Export video clips to the cloud and share them with other users • Remotely activate relays • 360° view in live and recorded video with interactive PTZ control and zoom It is strongly recommended this app be used on a secure Wi-Fi network. Streaming high-definition video over cellular networks can consume large amounts of data and deplete battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NVR Mobile Remote at 3.1 against Lorex netHD Stratus's 1.9. NVR Mobile Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 46 months). Lorex netHD Stratus's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 13) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
NVR Mobile Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex netHD Stratus has 105 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lorex netHD Stratus ships an update every 46 months, NVR Mobile Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorex netHD Stratus | NVR Mobile Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (105 ratings) | 3.1 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | SECURGEN, L.L.C. |
Customer experience
Lorex netHD Stratus
NVR Mobile Remote
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
NVR Mobile Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex netHD Stratus
No in-app purchases
NVR Mobile Remote
No in-app purchases
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