# Lorex Ping 2 vs Home Security

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lorex Ping 2 | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-ping-2/id1097520838/reviews) | **[4.0 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-network/id6747702505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **16.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351969599) | [Points Data](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822491662) |

## What reviewers say

### Lorex Ping 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-ping-2/id1097520838)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works when on WiFi
- 👍 Some users find it easy to use
- 👍 Can record footage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not work on cellular data
- 🐛 Login errors and password issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Cameras stop working

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Improve Wi-Fi recognition
- Fix app updates
- Restore siren sound feature
- Improve UI design
- Allow manual input of camera info


### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-network/id6747702505)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security Camera Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Camera Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Camera Lifetime Plan | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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