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Ring - Always Home

S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 40
97
4.7★1.9M ratings
Freeprice
6dsince update

What is Ring?

Ring is a free Lifestyle app for viewing and controlling Ring Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, Alarm systems and Smart Lights. It sends alerts when someone is at the door or motion is detected, and it provides live HD video and Two-Way Talk with visitors. Reviewing, saving and sharing videos requires a Ring Protect subscription or free trial.

Pricing. Ring - Always Home is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Checking who is at the front door from another location
  • Receiving motion alerts from Ring cameras while away from home
  • Monitoring entrances and indoor spaces with a Ring Alarm system

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Why this app is in S tier

Ring scores 97 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 100, App Store search rank 93, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Know what’s happening at home from wherever you are with Ring Video Doorbells, Security Cameras and Alarm systems, and Smart Lights. Ring Doorbells and Cameras can send you instant alerts when someone’s at your door or motion is detected. Keep an eye on what matters with live HD video and greet visitors with Two-Way Talk. With a Ring Protect subscription (or free trial), you can review, save, and share Ring videos. Ring Smart Lights let you control and schedule lighting easily. Some models can even notify you about motion nearby, and trigger other compatible Ring devices to record. Ring Alarm systems let you monitor entrances and indoor spaces, and detect certain safety hazards. Enroll in Ring Alarm Professional Monitoring* (compatible Ring Protect subscription required) to request dispatch of emergency responders when your Ring Alarm is triggered. Whether you’re halfway around the world or just out shopping , with Ring, you’re always home. *Compatible Ring subscription is required to enroll in Professional Monitoring. Service available in all 50 U.S. states (territories not included) and in Canada (excluding Quebec). Ring does not own its monitoring center. Smoke and carbon mo

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TierSSS
Score97 / 10096 / 10096 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.7 ★4.8 ★
Ratings1.9M505K112K
Latest ratings · 180d2.5 ★ · 20 reviews2.3 ★ · 20 reviews3.0 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update6d ago5d ago7d ago
PriceFreeFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Questions about Ring

Is the Ring app free to download?

The App Store listing shows the price as free. A Ring Protect subscription (or free trial) is needed to review, save and share Ring videos.

Do I need Ring devices to use the app?

The listing describes the app as working with Ring Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, Alarm systems and Smart Lights. It does not say what features are available without these devices.

Can the app contact emergency responders?

Only if you enroll in Ring Alarm Professional Monitoring with a compatible Ring Protect subscription, which lets you request dispatch when the alarm is triggered. The listing says service is available in all 50 U.S. States (not territories)

Is Ring free?

Yes. Ring is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is Ring good for?

Ring is built for checking who is at the front door from another location, receiving motion alerts from ring cameras while away from home, monitoring entrances and indoor spaces with a ring alarm system. It sits in the home security list on AppTierList.

Is Ring worth it?

Ring is S tier, ranked #1 of 40 home security apps with a score of 97 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 1,877,267 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does Ring compare to Blink Home Monitor?

Ring is S tier at 97; Blink Home Monitor is S tier at 96. Ring ranks higher. Ring is free, with no in-app purchases, Blink Home Monitor is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Ring updated?

Ring was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Home Security
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
97 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.7 out of 5
Number of ratings
1,877,267
Recent reviews
2.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(6 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Lifestyle
Good for
Checking who is at the front door from another location, Receiving motion alerts from Ring cameras while away from home, Monitoring entrances and indoor spaces with a Ring Alarm system
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Size
537 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
11
Developer pages
Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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