Lorex Ping 2 vs Lorex 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.
Lorex Connect
Monitor your home security with live and recorded video feeds from compatible devices. Receive smart AI notifications for people, vehicles, and packages, and manage multiple cameras with customizable layouts and device groups.
- Quick device setup
- Fast live and recorded video playback
- Smart AI notifications (people, vehicles, packages)
- Multi-camera viewing with customizable layouts
- Device grouping for easier control
- Customizable alert preferences
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Experience the next generation of smart security with Lorex Connect. Lorex Connect brings your security and your life together with smarter features, faster performance, and easier control. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, stay connected to what matters most. Key Features: • Quick Setup – Pair your devices in just seconds. • Fast Performance – Enjoy quicker load times and smoother playback for both live and recorded video. • Live & Recorded Video – View live feeds and access past footage anytime, anywhere. • Smart AI Notifications – Receive alerts that identify people, vehicles, packages, and more. • Multi-Camera Viewing – Watch multiple cameras at once with flexible, customizable layouts. • Device Groups – Organize cameras and systems into groups for easier control. • Customizable Alerts – Fine-tune notifications to match your preferences. --- Legal: Terms of Service: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/privacy.html Subscription Policy: https://info.lorex.cloud/policies/cloud-subscription.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lorex Ping 2 at 1.7 against Lorex Connect's 1.0. Lorex Ping 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (60 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Lorex Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Lorex Ping 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lorex Ping 2 holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Ping 2 has 60 ratings behind it against 1, 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 10% of Lorex Connect's.
| Parameter | Lorex Ping 2 | Lorex Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (60 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews — better | 9.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 269 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | Lorex Corporation |
Customer experience
Lorex Ping 2
Lorex Connect
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
Lorex Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex Ping 2
No in-app purchases
Lorex Connect
- Single Camera Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Multi Camera Monthly1 Month trial$16.991 Month
- Single Camera Annual$59.991 Year
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- Multi Camera Annual$169.991 Year
Questions
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