Comparison

U Guard 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

U Guard

Access your DIY home security cameras remotely from your smartphone or tablet. View live feeds, utilize night vision, and receive motion alerts. The app also supports two-way audio and playback of recorded events.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Night vision capabilities
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Playback of recorded events
Features
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For more than 50 years, Uniden has been creating innovative technologies that help you stay in touch and stay safe. From home security systems and security cameras to radio scanners and two-way radios, we make products that make it simple to stay connected. Uniden U Guard connects you to view your DIY home security video system’s cameras from anywhere in the world on your internet connected smartphone or tablet. - Watch live viewable video from anywhere you can connect to the internet - High quality night vision let's you see in the dark - When motion happens, get alerted on your smartphone or tablet and also get emails - Say and Hear with 2-way audio - Play recorded events PLEASE NOTE: To properly view the 1080p resolution video in the U Guard app, your home/business internet upload speed must be greater than 4 mbps connection on the network your monitor is connected to. If you have less than this upload speed you will need to use low resolution on the app to see your cameras.

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

U Guard4 screens
Lorex Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lorex Classic at 4.6 against U Guard's 1.9. Lorex Classic also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 55) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). U Guard's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of U Guard's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lorex Classic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U Guard ships an update every 5 months, Lorex Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
U Guard versus Lorex Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterU GuardLorex Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (55 ratings)4.6 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews20.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5525K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniden CorporationLorex Corporation

Customer experience

U Guard

All ratings55 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative78.2%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative85.2%

Lorex Classic

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

Bugs and requests

U Guard

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

U Guard

No in-app purchases

None

Lorex Classic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U Guard free?
U Guard 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, U Guard or Lorex Classic?
Lorex Classic is rated higher. U Guard averages 1.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Lorex Classic averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.
Do U Guard or Lorex Classic have ads?
Neither U Guard nor Lorex Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U Guard or Lorex Classic?
U Guard ships an update every 5 months, and Lorex Classic every 2 months. Most recently, U Guard was updated on August 16, 2026 and Lorex Classic on September 26, 2026.

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