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

Manage and secure your smart home network and devices. This app helps you detect IP cameras, scan connected devices, test Wi-Fi speed, and manage Bluetooth accessories. It offers setup guides and subscription management for enhanced home protection.

Highlights
  • Auto-detect IP cameras
  • Scan Wi-Fi connected devices
  • Test Wi-Fi speed and signal strength
  • Detect Bluetooth devices
  • Device setup guides
  • In-app subscription management
Features
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All-in-One App for Network & Device Management. Keep your smart home protected and connected. Smart Device Manager gives you full control over your home network, security cams, Bluetooth devices, and more — all in one simple, powerful app. Detailed Features Management · Auto-detect nearby IP cams · View and configure in minutes · Organize multiple devices for home or office Router & Network Management · Scan and display all devices connected to your Wi-Fi · Identify unauthorized or unknown connections · Check signal strength and potential security risks · Compatible with 20,000+ router models Wi-Fi Speed Test · Test download, upload, and ping latency · Track performance over time · Diagnose slow or unstable connections · Improve router placement with signal strength data Bluetooth Device Scanner · Detect all nearby Bluetooth devices · See device names, signal strength, and IDs · Useful for identifying unknown smart devices, trackers, or accessories · Works even without internet connection Device Setup Guides · Step-by-step instructions for device/router/Bluetooth pairing · Visual diagrams and troubleshooting tips · Easy for beginners, efficient for power users In-App Subscription Management · View your current subscription status · Cancel, renew, or restore purchases from within the app · Direct link to App Store subscription settings · Transparent billing with no hidden charges Subscription Information · Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period · Manage your subscription anytime via App Store > Account Settings · Restore purchases easily through the app’s Settings Privacy & Transparency · We do not collect personal data without permission · Scanning and analysis run locally on your device · App Tracking Transparency (ATT) implemented — users are prompted before any tracking-related activity begins Download Smart Device Manager today and take full control of your connected home — safely, simply, and smartly. Privacy Policy: https://camera.pointsdata.com/privacy User Terms: https://camera.pointsdata.com/terms

Screenshots

Lorex Ping 24 screens
Home Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security at 4.0 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. Lorex Ping 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 $9.99 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, 4.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Lorex Ping 2's written reviews are positive against 17% of Home Security's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lorex Ping 2 versus Home Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorex Ping 2Home Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (60 ratings)4.0 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6084 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.Points Data

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 ratings84 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

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

Home Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lorex Ping 2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Home Security

Subscriptions2
  • Security Camera Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • Security Camera Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Camera Lifetime Plan$49.99

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 4.0 from 84 ratings.
Do Lorex Ping 2 or Home Security have ads?
Neither Lorex Ping 2 nor Home Security shows ads.

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