# Lorex Ping 2 vs eHomeLife

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eHomeLife at 81% against Lorex Ping 2's 12%. eHomeLife also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (372 vs 60). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

eHomeLife holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eHomeLife has 372 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 81% of eHomeLife's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lorex Ping 2 | eHomeLife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-ping-2/id1097520838/reviews) | **[4.3 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ehomelife/id1291159970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **372** |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351969599) | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) |

## What reviewers say

### Lorex Ping 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-ping-2/id1097520838)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works when on WiFi
- 👍 Some users find it easy to use
- 👍 Can record footage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not work on cellular data
- 🐛 Login errors and password issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Cameras stop working

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Improve Wi-Fi recognition
- Fix app updates
- Restore siren sound feature
- Improve UI design
- Allow manual input of camera info


### eHomeLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ehomelife/id1291159970)

Control smart plugs and connected electronic devices remotely. Schedule power cycles, create custom scenes for multiple devices, and monitor device status from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote on/off control, Customizable schedules, Automated rules, Scene creation, Device status monitoring

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lorex Ping 2 free?

Lorex Ping 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is eHomeLife free?

eHomeLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lorex Ping 2 or eHomeLife?

eHomeLife is rated higher. Lorex Ping 2 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while eHomeLife averages 4.3 from 372 ratings.

### Do Lorex Ping 2 or eHomeLife have ads?

Neither Lorex Ping 2 nor eHomeLife shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*