Lorex Ping 2 vs Wisenet SmartCam+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lorex Ping 2
Easily view and manage your LNC100 and LNC200 series wireless IP cameras from anywhere. Set up your camera, watch live feeds, record video, and configure motion detection settings. Supports multi-user access and a privacy mode.
- Remote camera viewing
- Live video streaming
- Video recording to mobile
- Playback from mobile/microSD
- Motion detection configuration
- Multi-user access
- Privacy mode
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The newly redesigned Lorex Ping 2 allows you to view and access LNC100 and LNC200 series wireless IP cameras easily and intuitively from anywhere in the world. The Lorex Ping 2 app allows you to: - Set up the camera on your local Wi-Fi network. - View live video from your camera. - Record video and snapshots directly to your mobile device and other optional storage. - Play back video from your mobile device or from the camera¹s microSD card. - Configure camera motion detection and other settings. - Have multi-user access to view the same camera simultaneously. - Turn on Privacy mode to ensure your privacy. Notes: - Only applicable to iOS v6.0 and higher.
Wisenet SmartCam+
Easily monitor your home from anywhere with this smart camera app. Receive instant alerts for motion and sound, view live feeds, and communicate via two-way audio. Protect your valuables, children, pets, or stores with convenient remote access.
- Remote home monitoring
- Motion and sound detection alerts
- Two-way audio communication
- View event videos
- Save event videos
- Convenient camera registration
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Hanwha Vision Inc.’s Wisenet SmartCam app is linked to our Smart Home Camera, enabling easy home monitoring, at anytime and from wherever you are. Using the Wisenet SmartCam app, you can register your camera conveniently and access a range of functions. The camera detects movement and noises in your home, and notifies you through the app to enable the appropriate responses. This app will protect your valuables. In addition to monitoring your home, the Wisenet SmartCam app and our SmartCam can be used to keep an eye on children, pets or stores. ◎ This app is optimized for iOS 9 or higher. ◎ Applicable model: - SNH-V6431BN, SNH-V6410PN , SmartCam A1, SNH-C6417BN, SNH-V6435DN, SNH-P6415BN, SNH-P6416BN, SNH-V6414BN, SNH-C6417BN, SNH-V6431BN ◎ Main functions - Remote monitoring - Receive event alarms - Two-way audio communication - Play event videos - Save event videos ◎ This application uses FFmpeg, which is equivalent to LGPL v2.1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wisenet SmartCam+ at 2.1 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. Wisenet SmartCam+ also leads on ratings volume (974 vs 60). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Wisenet SmartCam+ holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wisenet SmartCam+ has 974 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Lorex Ping 2's written reviews are positive against 10% of Wisenet SmartCam+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Lorex Ping 2 | Wisenet SmartCam+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (60 ratings) | 2.1 (974 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews — better | 9.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 974 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Lorex Ping 2
Wisenet SmartCam+
User reviews
Lorex Ping 2
From 60 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works when on WiFi
- 👍 Some users find it easy to use
- 👍 Can record footage
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not work on cellular data
- 🐛 Login errors and password issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Cameras stop working
Wisenet SmartCam+
From 974 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and simple app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable security cameras
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🔥 Discontinued support for older camera models
- 💸 Expensive cameras with limited functionality
- 🤯 Confusing and buggy app updates
Bugs and requests
Lorex Ping 2
Reported bugs
37 issues- App never recognizes Wi-Fi
- App/camera works intermittently after update
- App takes forever to load and freezes
- App does not allow entering camera names
- SD card date does not advance properly
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- Alarm notification not working
- Login errors after changing password
- App notifies of movement but camera is disconnected
- Does not work on iPhone 8 Plus
- Unable to hold Wi-Fi in camera and app
- Unable to view videos on phone internet
- Cannot enter text mode to name camera
- Won't work with recent iOS updates on cellular data
- App no longer connects to cameras using cellular data
- App does not work with the latest iOS
- Notifications don't work
- Inoperable on cellular
- Calendar on app does not update
- No keypad displayed when entering name or password
- Does not automatically attempt to reconnect
- Only monitor one camera at a time after forced update
- Will not display notifications or video
- No video unless on MY Wi-Fi
- App keeps crashing randomly
- Scheduling email is limited
- Clunky app setup
- Cannot manually input camera info
- Connection issues
- Notifications stopped working
- Admin pw error
- Cannot rearrange icons
- Lost siren sound feature
- Wrong password errors
- Cannot log in
- Password error messages
- Does not accept input from touch screen
- Not able to smart connect to Wi-Fi
Requested features
11 requests- Improve Wi-Fi recognition
- Fix app updates
- Restore siren sound feature
- Improve UI design
- Allow manual input of camera info
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- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Fix SD card calendar advancement
- Allow custom notification sounds
- Improve reconnection after internet loss
- Add dark mode option
- Improve scheduling for alerts
Wisenet SmartCam+
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not recognizing existing cameras and accounts after updates
- Inability to access recorded footage remotely
- Inconsistent performance across different devices and networks
Requested features
3 requests- Provide alternative app or firmware update for discontinued camera models
- Improve reliability and stability of app and camera connections
- Add more customization options for motion detection and alerts
In-app purchases
Lorex Ping 2
No in-app purchases
Wisenet SmartCam+
No in-app purchases
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