# Alfred Camera vs Lorex Ping 2

The clearest difference is rating: Alfred Camera at 4.8 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. Alfred Camera also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 12%) and ratings volume (112K vs 60). Lorex Ping 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lorex Ping 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 12% of Lorex Ping 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | Lorex Ping 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [1.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorex-ping-2/id1097520838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351969599) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform old smartphones into a comprehensive home security system. Monitor live feeds, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and general home security.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live Streaming, Smart Intruder Alerts, Low-Light Filter, Walkie-Talkie Functionality, 360 Camera Coverage, Motion Detection Alerts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Standard 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Plus 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $23.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $25.49 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $30.49 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $35.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Able to use old phones as cameras
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and homes
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔋 Drains battery on camera device
- 🔍 Limited video quality on free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent motion detection
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation changes unexpectedly
- Recorded videos sometimes freeze or have missing footage
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models and networks

**Requested features**

- Add multi-view support
- Improve night vision and low-light performance
- Allow remote reconnection of offline cameras
- Provide more video recording options
- Integrate with smart home devices


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

Alfred Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lorex Ping 2 free?

Lorex Ping 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or Lorex Ping 2?

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Lorex Ping 2 averages 1.7 from 60 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or Lorex Ping 2 have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; Lorex Ping 2 does not.

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