Comparison

Lorex Ping 2 vs ZoomOn Home Security Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote camera viewing
  • Live video streaming
  • Video recording to mobile
  • Playback from mobile/microSD
  • Motion detection configuration
  • Multi-user access
  • Privacy mode
Features
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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.

About

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

Transform your mobile devices into a comprehensive home security system. This app supports various IP cameras and allows you to monitor your home remotely with live HD video, motion detection, and smart notifications.

Highlights
  • HomeKit/IP ONVIF camera compatibility
  • Live HD video stream
  • Smart notifications
  • Motion detection recordings
  • 2-way video & sound
  • Night mode
  • Siri voice control
Features
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ZOOMON - A RELIABLE HOME SECURITY CAMERA Do you want to create a home security system via mobile phones? OR Are you looking for a reliable application for HomeKit or IP camera? ZoomOn is the only home security app that supports the most common types of security cameras (HomeKit, ONVIF, and other IP cameras - RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS protocol) and mobile phones (WebRTC). USE ZOOMON APP AS A: - phone/phone security system - IP / CCTV camera - app for your HomeKit / ONVIF cameras - house surveillance system - live cam monitor - pet / baby / elderly monitor - home alarm Turn your mobile devices (one serving as a camera and the other one as a viewer) into a simle security camera system with ZoomOn app. On the other hand, you can use ZoomOn app as a viewer for your hardware cameras. DEVICES YOU CAN USE AS A CAMERA: iPhone (iOS 12 and higher), iPad, Mac, HomeKit or IP ONVIF camera, other IP cameras (RTSP, MJPEG, or HLS protocols) DEVICES YOU CAN USE AS A VIEWER: iPhone (iOS 12 and higher), iPad, Mac, Apple Watch --- KEY FEATURES: - HomeKit/ IP ONVIF cameras compatible - other IP cameras (RTSP, MJPEG or HLS protocols) compatible - pan/tilt/zoom control - live HD video stream - smart notifications - 2-way video & sound - motion detection recordings - noise detection - night mode - zooming in/out - mic sensitivity adjustment - low battery warning - multi-home and multi-owner units - picture-in-picture - Siri voice control - iCloud sync - unlimited reach (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi) A SECURITY CAMERA To create a custom surveillance system in your home, all you need is at least 2 devices with ZoomOn app. Connect them and transform them into the perfect IP camera. ADD YOUR HARDWARE CAMERAS ZoomOn app can check the availability of your HomeKit/ONVIF cameras on your network so you can add them to the app. And it goes without saying that camera functions (e.g. Night vision or Pan & Tilt) will also work in ZoomOn app. HIGH-QUALITY LIVE VIDEO & AUDIO You can see your house perfectly anywhere, anytime, thanks to the full-screen video. ZoomOn app uses the most modern technology to ensure crystal clear live stream video monitoring. UNLIMITED REACH The app switches seamlessly between Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G, and LTE based on where you are. Keep monitoring whether you are next door or on the other side of the planet. MONITOR MULTIPLE ROOMS AT ONCE Put one device in the living room, one in the kitchen, and one just above the main entrance of your home. See all your rooms at once on your screen. So you will always know your house is safe. ALL FAMILY MEMBERS CAN MONITOR With ZoomOn app, the whole family can keep track of what's going on at home. You can log in to countless mobile phones under one ZoomOn account. SECURITY CAMERA WITH NIGHT VISION The night vision mode lets you see what is going on in the room even in the dark. Works both with the front and the back camera. The back camera uses the flashlight, the front camera uses the screen brightness. GET NOTIFIED WHEN THERE IS NOISE/MOTION Adjust the noise sensitivity in the app settings. You will receive a notification every time the sound in the room surpasses the set threshold. You will also be alerted to any movement at home. SECURE CONNECTION All communication between the phones operating as a security IP camera is securely encrypted. Industry-standard encryption is used to ensure that only owners have access to the home surveillance video and audio stream. --- TRY ZOOMON APP FOR FREE Go ahead and explore the app within 3 days with our FREE TRIAL! (as part of a yearly subscription) If you're happy with the service provided, you can buy a subscription – monthly, yearly, or lifetime, depending on how long you plan to use the app. Download ZoomOn app and stay calm wherever you are! Terms of Use: https://www.zoomon.camera/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.zoomon.camera/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Lorex Ping 24 screens
ZoomOn Home Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZoomOn Home Security Camera at 4.2 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. ZoomOn Home Security Camera also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 60) and device support (5 vs 2). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZoomOn Home Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Lorex Ping 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZoomOn Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoomOn Home Security Camera has 1.6K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Lorex Ping 2's written reviews are positive against 19% of ZoomOn Home Security Camera's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lorex Ping 2 versus ZoomOn Home Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex Ping 2ZoomOn Home Security Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (60 ratings)4.2 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews19.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings601.6K — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.Master Home Security s.r.o.

Customer experience

Lorex Ping 2

All ratings60 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative81.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative80.8%

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

All ratings1,566 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative77.2%

User reviews

Lorex Ping 2

From 60 App Store ratings

What 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

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 🔒 Provides home security
  • 👍 Useful for pet/baby monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤯 Confusing setup and instructions

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

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to cameras
  • Subscription issues and hidden fees
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Recording and playback capabilities
  • Better camera quality
  • Compatibility with more devices

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Ping 2

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Premium Security Acc.$2.497 Days
  • 1 Month Premium Security Acc.$4.991 Month
  • 1 Week Premium Security Acc.$5.997 Days
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  • 1 Year Premium Security Acc.$9.991 Year
  • 1 Month Premium Security Acc.$11.991 Month
  • Cloud Connection One Quarter$19.993 Months
  • 1 Year Premium Security Acc.$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Security Acc.3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Multi-Platform License$179.99

Questions

Is Lorex Ping 2 free?
Lorex Ping 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZoomOn Home Security Camera free?
ZoomOn Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lorex Ping 2 or ZoomOn Home Security Camera?
ZoomOn Home Security Camera is rated higher. Lorex Ping 2 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while ZoomOn Home Security Camera averages 4.2 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Lorex Ping 2 or ZoomOn Home Security Camera have ads?
Neither Lorex Ping 2 nor ZoomOn Home Security Camera shows ads.

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