Amcrest Sight vs Lorex Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amcrest Sight
Monitor your home or property remotely with live video feeds from compatible wireless camera systems. Record footage, capture snapshots, and set up motion detection alerts for enhanced security and peace of mind.
- Live video streaming
- Motion detection recording
- Scheduled recordings
- Snapshot capture
- Micro-SD card storage
- QR code setup
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It's never been easier to sit back and keep an eye on what you love than with the Amcrest Sight app. Amcrest Sight connects to the Amcrest WLD895 Wireless Touch-Screen Monitor system, which supports up to 4 cameras with a distance range of 300m over the 2.4GHz frequency. Connect a Micro-SD card for storing videos and snapshots using Motion Detection, and/or specify scheduled recordings. Connect to your Amcrest WLD895 using the QR code located on the back of the LCD monitor in conjunction with the Amcrest Sight app.
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 Amcrest Sight's 2.2. Lorex Classic also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 11). Amcrest Sight's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Classic has 25K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Amcrest Sight's written reviews are positive against 20% of Lorex Classic's.
Amcrest Sight ships an update every 5 weeks, Lorex Classic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amcrest Sight | Lorex Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (11 ratings) | 4.6 (25K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 20.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 25K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| 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 | 6.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | Lorex Corporation |
Customer experience
Amcrest Sight
Lorex Classic
Bugs and requests
Amcrest Sight
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
Amcrest Sight
No in-app purchases
Lorex Classic
No in-app purchases
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