# Lorex Ping 2 vs Home security camera

The clearest difference is rating: Home security camera at 2.3 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. Home security camera also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 12%). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (60 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home security camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Lorex Ping 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home security camera holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lorex Ping 2 has 60 ratings behind it against 3, 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 33% of Home security camera's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lorex Ping 2 | Home security camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-ping-2/id1097520838/reviews) | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id6751969104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351969599) | [HEYOKA BILISIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827291066) |

## 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 camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id6751969104)

Monitor your surroundings, locate misplaced Bluetooth devices, and scan your Wi-Fi network for enhanced safety. This app offers a user-friendly interface and privacy-focused design for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Locate Bluetooth devices, Real-time Bluetooth proximity tracking, Analyze Wi-Fi network connections, Identify safe and unsafe network devices, User-friendly interface, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| life_time | $24.99 | 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 camera free?

Home security camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lorex Ping 2 or Home security camera?

Home security camera is rated higher. Lorex Ping 2 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Home security camera averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lorex Ping 2 or Home security camera have ads?

Neither Lorex Ping 2 nor Home security camera shows ads.

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