Comparison

Lorex Ping 2 vs AiCam AI Smart 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

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera

Transform an old iPhone or iPad into a smart home security system. It uses AI to detect and recognize specific objects and events, sending you timely notifications. Enjoy privacy with on-device processing and customizable monitoring options for home, baby, or pet surveillance.

Highlights
  • AI smart event detection (objects & sounds)
  • On-device video processing for privacy
  • Live-streaming with manual recording
  • Event history with filtering
  • Apple Shortcuts and Siri integration
  • Customizable notification options
  • Local or iCloud storage
Features
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With all the features available today, AiCam is the perfect solution to your home security needs. Our app turns your unused iPhone or iPad into a smart home monitoring system that you can take with you anywhere. AiCam's advanced machine learning algorithms detect and recognize relevant objects and events so that you can be sure you'll receive notifications only when necessary. Whether you want to monitor your house for security reasons, keep an eye on the baby, check in on an elderly loved one, or watch over your pets, our app has got you covered. When it comes to privacy, AiCam takes no chances. All video processing, detection, and recognition work takes place offline on your device so that your data stays private. We don't collect any information from our users, and the app requires an internet connection only if you want to save footage to iCloud or receive push notifications. AiCam includes all the essential features of a standard surveillance camera and much more, including: * Smart event detection that recognizes everything from people and animals to movements and sounds. * Event history that lets you view saved footage by date and type of event. * Live-streaming that allows you to see what's happening in real-time, trigger manual recordings, and switch between front and back camera. * Integration with Apple Shortcuts app and Siri, so you can control AiCam with voice commands or schedule-based triggers. * Powerful notification options that send alerts via push notifications or webhook requests. Whether you're using AiCam to monitor your home, office, or anything in between, you'll love our app's various customization options. You can change the resolution of recorded videos, set minimum and maximum recording times, and choose whether to save footage locally or on iCloud. Additionally, our low-power mode ensures that the app consumes less energy and protects your battery in the long run. Download our world-standard smart home monitoring application today and enjoy peace of mind like never before! --- AiCam's features in detail: Smart Event Detection: * AI Image Recognition of Human, Cat, Dog, Bird, Bear, Vehicle * AI Sound Recognition of Human Voice, Siren, Dog Bark, Baby Cry, Glass Breaking, Cat Meow, Water Running * Device Motion Detection * Camera Motion Detection * Noise Detection Event History: * Store video locally on the device or your private iCloud account. * View histories of detected events. * Export recorded video to the Files app. * Automatically remove local copies to save disk space. * Filter histories by date and event type. Live-Streaming: * Stream live camera over Wi-Fi / 3G/ 4G / LTE to other phones or streaming platforms like YouTube, Twitch, ... * Trigger manual video recording when viewing livestream. Shortcuts: * Use the Apple Shortcuts app to control AiCam based on triggers like time schedule or location. * Turn on/off monitoring mode. * Open camera using available capture devices (front, back, wide-angle, telephoto). * Start recording video with a defined duration using any available capture device. Notification: * Send smart real-time alerts on event detection. * Send webhook request on event detection. You can use this feature to trigger any service that supports receiving Webhook a request, like IFTTT or Zapier. * Send a push notification when the battery level or device's thermal state changed. Other features: * Record video in different resolutions: 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K. * Tap to focus or tap & hold to lock camera focus. * Low-power mode to reduce energy usage. * Support any device orientation. * Protect each screen with Touch ID/Face ID against unauthorized access. Privacy Policy: https://www.ai-cam.app/app-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.ai-cam.app/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Lorex Ping 24 screens
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AiCam AI Smart Security Camera at 79% against Lorex Ping 2's 12%. AiCam AI Smart Security Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AiCam AI Smart Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lorex Ping 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 114 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Lorex Ping 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of AiCam AI Smart Security Camera's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lorex Ping 2 versus AiCam AI Smart Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex Ping 2AiCam AI Smart Security Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (60 ratings)4.4 (114 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60114 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.Anh Nguyen

Customer experience

Lorex Ping 2

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

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera

All ratings114 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

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

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Ping 2

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera

Subscriptions9
  • AiCam Premium$4.991 Month
  • AiCam Premium$5.991 Month
  • AiCam Premium$6.991 Month
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  • AiCam Premium$18.491 Year
  • AiCam Premium$23.491 Year
  • AiCam Premium$29.991 Year
  • AiCam Premium$34.991 Year
  • AiCam Premium$39.991 Year
  • AiCam Premium$43.991 Year

Questions

Is Lorex Ping 2 free?
Lorex Ping 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AiCam AI Smart Security Camera free?
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lorex Ping 2 or AiCam AI Smart Security Camera?
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera is rated higher. Lorex Ping 2 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while AiCam AI Smart Security Camera averages 4.4 from 114 ratings.
Do Lorex Ping 2 or AiCam AI Smart Security Camera have ads?
Neither Lorex Ping 2 nor AiCam AI Smart Security Camera shows ads.

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