# Lorex Ping 2 vs HomeHawk

The clearest difference is rating: HomeHawk at 4.4 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. HomeHawk also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 60) and review sentiment (23% vs 12%). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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.

HomeHawk holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeHawk has 2.3K 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 23% of HomeHawk's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lorex Ping 2 | HomeHawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-ping-2/id1097520838/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homehawk/id1324939168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **22.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351969599) | [Panasonic Holdings Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/386916344) |

## 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


### HomeHawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homehawk/id1324939168)

Easily set up a wireless home monitoring camera system inside and outside your house. View live streams, receive motion alerts, and communicate via two-way audio from your smartphone or tablet. No monthly fees are required for monitoring and notifications.

**Highlights:** Easy setup wizard, Real-time camera streaming, Micro SD card recording, Motion detection areas, Two-way audio communication, Motion detection alerts, Alert event log

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great video quality
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 No monthly fees
- 🚀 Convenient window mount
- 👍 Continuous recording mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Choppy video playback
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Cameras randomly go offline
- Firmware updates break recording functionality
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Option to block specific areas for privacy
- Faster video playback speeds
- Support for 4K or higher resolution
- Desktop/web app for viewing cameras
- Ability to schedule notification silencing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lorex Ping 2 free?

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

### Is HomeHawk free?

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

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

HomeHawk is rated higher. Lorex Ping 2 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while HomeHawk averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.

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

Neither Lorex Ping 2 nor HomeHawk shows ads.

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