U Guard vs Lorex Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live video streaming
- Night vision capabilities
- Motion detection alerts
- Two-way audio communication
- Playback of recorded events
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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.
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.
- 4K Live Viewing
- Event Playback
- Smart Alerts
- Customizable Settings
- Remote Access
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | U Guard | Lorex Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (55 ratings) | 4.6 (25K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 20.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 25K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uniden Corporation | Lorex Corporation |
Customer experience
U Guard
Lorex Classic
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
U Guard
No in-app purchases
Lorex Classic
No in-app purchases









