Lorex Ping 2 vs Home Security
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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Lorex Ping 2 | Home Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (60 ratings) | 4.0 (84 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 84 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | Points Data |
Customer experience
Lorex Ping 2
Home Security
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
Lorex Ping 2
No in-app purchases
Home Security
- Security Camera Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
- Security Camera Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
- Camera Lifetime Plan$49.99
Questions
Is Lorex Ping 2 free?
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