Comparison

Xpy View vs Lorex Classic

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

Head to head
About

Xpy View

This remote surveillance app allows you to view live footage from your security systems on your mobile device. It supports image capture, audio monitoring, and video recording, enabling you to monitor your property from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Live footage viewing
  • Image capture
  • Audio monitoring
  • Video recording
  • Remote playback
  • Hand gesture controls
Features
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A remote surveillance solution, designed for mobile platforms. This advanced application is really plug and play. Start viewing live footage captured by the surveillance system, from anywhere in the world, instantly! NOTE: Before using this application, you need to purchase one or more of our authorized Security Surveillance Systems, and configure it by following the supplied user guide or access it directly from our Nexxt Solutions website: www.nexxtsolutions.com. This application supports: - Nexxt Solutions products: XPY-4DX, XPY-8DX, XPY4002-KX, XPY4004-KX, XPY8004-KX & Allistar Pro Series - Image captures. You can take snapshots of live footage - Audio monitoring (supported models) - Video recording. You can record live video footage - Remote playback - Integrated free DDNS service - Hand gestures to slide back and forth between screens; zoom in and out (supported models); PTZ controls (supported models); & stop playback by dragging and dropping live footage to trash can - Local storage and management for captured pictures and videos

About

Lorex Classic

Monitor your property with live, ultra-high-definition video streams from your security cameras. Review past events, receive instant motion alerts, and customize settings for personalized security management. Access and control your devices remotely for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • 4K Live Viewing
  • Event Playback
  • Smart Alerts
  • Customizable Settings
  • Remote Access
Features
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Take control of your security with the Lorex Classic app. View live video in up to 4K resolution, playback recorded events, and receive instant notifications from your Lorex security cameras and devices. Key Features: – 4K Live Viewing: Monitor your property in ultra-high-definition, capturing every detail. – Event Playback: Quickly review recorded footage to stay informed about past activity. - Smart Alerts: Receive instant push notifications for motion detection. – Customizable Settings: Tailor detection zones, notifications, and recording schedules to suit your needs. – Remote Access: Manage all of your devices, from anywhere. With the Lorex Classic app, your security is always at your fingertips. Download today to experience peace of mind, anytime, anywhere. Compatible Devices: The Lorex Classic app supports a wide range of security cameras, DVRs, and NVRs. Check the Lorex website for a full list of compatible models.

Screenshots

Xpy View4 screens
Lorex Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lorex Classic at 4.6 against Xpy View's 4.0. Lorex Classic also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 1). Xpy View's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.1). On price, update cadence, 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

Lorex Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xpy View ships an update every 6 weeks, Lorex Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xpy View versus Lorex Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXpy ViewLorex Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.9% of reviews
Number of ratings125K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTWARE BROKERS OF AMERICA, INCLorex Corporation

Customer experience

Xpy View

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lorex Classic

All ratings24,511 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews915 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative66.8%

Bugs and requests

Xpy View

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lorex Classic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback not working after recent update
  • Cameras randomly going offline
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Timeline view issues and missing recordings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow multiple device logins on same account
  • Add fast forward/rewind for video playback
  • Improve motion detection accuracy and customization
  • Develop native iPad app

In-app purchases

None

Xpy View

No in-app purchases

None

Lorex Classic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xpy View free?
Xpy View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lorex Classic free?
Lorex Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xpy View or Lorex Classic?
Lorex Classic is rated higher. Xpy View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lorex Classic averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.
Do Xpy View or Lorex Classic have ads?
Neither Xpy View nor Lorex Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xpy View or Lorex Classic?
Xpy View ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lorex Classic every 2 months. Most recently, Xpy View was updated on June 24, 2026 and Lorex Classic on September 29, 2026.

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