QV VIEW vs Lorex Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QV VIEW
This application simplifies the setup and use of Plug and Play IP cameras. It leverages the latest technology to make IP cameras accessible to everyday users.
- Plug and Play IP Camera support
- Simplified installation
- Easy IP Camera usage
- Consumer-friendly interface
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This software is specifically applied to Plug and Play IP-Camera. Apply the newest Plug and Play tech to completely solve problems in installing IP-Camera, using IP-Camera, this truly makes IP-Camera to be acceptable by common consumers.
Lorex Cloud
Access and manage your security camera system from anywhere. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and capture snapshots or video clips directly from your mobile device. Configure settings and receive important notifications for enhanced home security.
- Easy system setup and control
- Remote live video viewing
- Playback recorded video
- Record videos and take snapshots
- Configure system settings
- Push notifications
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With Lorex Cloud, you can: • Enjoy easy setup and control of your system • View live video from multiple cameras remotely • Playback recorded video to review events • Record videos or take snapshots directly from your iOS device • Configure system settings and push notifications • Enjoy professional-grade features Compatible with select Lorex Security Systems and HD Active Deterrence solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QV VIEW at 100% against Lorex Cloud's 8%. QV VIEW also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.5). Lorex Cloud's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QV VIEW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Cloud has 282 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QV VIEW's written reviews are positive against 8% of Lorex Cloud's.
QV VIEW ships an update every 8 months, Lorex Cloud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QV VIEW | Lorex Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.5 (282 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 7.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 282 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Q-SEE INTERNATIONAL LTD | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
QV VIEW
Lorex Cloud
Bugs and requests
QV VIEW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Lorex Cloud
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Inability to add/connect cameras
- Blank or black camera feeds
- Incorrect time zone settings
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved camera view customization
- Better playback controls and timeline scrubbing
- Smart motion detection alerts
- Compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Regular app updates and bug fixes
In-app purchases
QV VIEW
No in-app purchases
Lorex Cloud
No in-app purchases
