Lorex Ping 2 vs Energizer Connect
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.
Energizer Connect
Control your home automation devices from your smartphone. Easily pair devices, organize them by room and home, and set custom schedules and alerts. Share access with family members for seamless smart home management.
- Easy device pairing
- Multi-home profiles
- Room organization
- Device control and preferences
- Activity alerts and logging
- Alarms and schedules
- Scenes and triggers
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The Energizer Connect family of home automation products offers plug-and-play, easy to use devices--all controllable from your smartphone. The power of Energizer keeps you connected and in control! The easiest device pairing you've ever experienced lets you add multiple devices in seconds Elegant navigation lets you create profiles for multiple homes Add rooms within your homes to customize your experience View all of your devices per-room or per-home and control them all Intuitive device control screens let you control and set preferences on each device Alerts keep you informed of activity around your home Full history and activity data logging lets you look back in time Set alarms and schedules for convenience and security Scenes and triggers let you define rules to truly automate your home Share your device with other family members, let them control their own rooms or the whole home In-app live chat support experience, quick help for when you need it the most Experience our complete product lineup including: Doorbell Cameras Indoor and Outdoor Cameras Smart Lighting Power Products Smart Sensors and much more coming soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Energizer Connect at 4.7 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. Energizer Connect also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 60) and review sentiment (36% vs 12%). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Energizer Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Energizer Connect has 9.6K 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 36% of Energizer Connect's.
| Parameter | Lorex Ping 2 | Energizer Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (60 ratings) | 4.7 (9.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | 35.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 9.6K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 278 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | Energizer Connect |
Customer experience
Lorex Ping 2
Energizer Connect
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
Energizer Connect
From 9.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Affordable price
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- ✨ Affordable and worth the money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unstable app with bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
- 📶 Connectivity issues and unreliable connections
- 🤯 Complicated setup and configuration process
- 🔍 Limited features and functionality
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
Energizer Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Camera image distortion and half-screen issues
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Devices randomly going offline and unable to reconnect
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add remote reset option for cameras
- Improve video playback and review capabilities
- Integrate with popular smart home platforms
- Provide clearer instructions and documentation
- Enhance app UI and user experience
In-app purchases
Lorex Ping 2
No in-app purchases
Energizer Connect
No in-app purchases
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