Comparison

Lorex Ping 2 vs Home Security

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

Home Security

This app helps you find and connect to cameras on your home network, enhancing privacy and security. It scans Wi-Fi networks to identify all connected devices and provides detailed information about them. Additional tools for network performance and Bluetooth scanning offer a comprehensive approach to detecting potential surveillance.

Highlights
  • Detects cameras on your network
  • Scans Wi-Fi networks for connected devices
  • Provides detailed device information (IP, MAC)
  • Tests internet and network speed
  • Performs ping tests
  • Includes Bluetooth device search
  • Scans for electromagnetic signals
Features
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Camera Finder is designed to carefully find and connect all the cameras in your home and help you detect or connect camera devices when the cameras are connected to your home network.Protect your privacy and give your home environment peace of mind. **Detect Cameras With Precision** Camera Finder swiftly scans your surroundings and pinpoints the presence of cameras, irrespective of their brand or make. **Comprehensive WiFi Network Analysis** Camera Finder performs a rapid scan of all WiFi networks within seconds, revealing every device connected. This thorough inspection allows you to take charge of your network security by keeping track of unknown connections. **Accurate Device Identification** Our app provides you with meticulous details about each detected device, including IP addresses, MAC addresses, device names, and models. This precise identification aids in monitoring your network and prevents unauthorized access. **Network Performance Tools** Camera Finder includes tools to test your internet and network speed, conduct ping tests for real-time connection quality, and employ Whois Lookup to gather domain information. These features help maintain optimal network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively. **Search Beyond WiFi** Expanding the realm of security, Camera Finder integrates additional search capabilities for Bluetooth devices and electromagnetic signals. This multi-layered approach ensures all possible avenues for surveillance are accounted for, offering you a comprehensive sweep for unwarranted devices.Enhance your sense of security and take control of your privacy. About subscription: – The user confirms the purchase and pays using their iTunes account. If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in the management 24 hours before the current subscription expires. – The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal fee will be determined. User management, auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://app.appurple.com/log/appurple/page?page=page1 Terms of Use: https://app.appurple.com/log/appurple/page?page=page2

Screenshots

Lorex Ping 24 screens
Home Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security at 3.9 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. Home Security also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 60). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Lorex Ping 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security has 2.2K 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 17% of Home Security's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lorex Ping 2 versus Home Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex Ping 2Home Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (60 ratings)3.9 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews17.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings602.2K — better
Update frequency—Every 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.Appurple

Customer experience

Lorex Ping 2

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

Home Security

All ratings2,173 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative81.0%

Bugs and requests

Lorex Ping 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Home Security

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera setup issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

2 requests
  • Interface improvements
  • Better customer support and refund process

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Ping 2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Home Security

Subscriptions3
  • Camera Finder Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Camera Finder Weekly PRO$9.997 Days
  • Camera Finder Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Lorex Ping 2 free?
Lorex Ping 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home Security free?
Home Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lorex Ping 2 or Home Security?
Home Security is rated higher. Lorex Ping 2 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Home Security averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Lorex Ping 2 or Home Security have ads?
Neither Lorex Ping 2 nor Home Security shows ads.

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