Xfinity Home vs Ring
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xfinity Home
Control your home security and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm your system, receive alerts, monitor video feeds, and manage lights and thermostats from your smartphone or tablet.
- Remote arm and disarm
- Real-time alerts
- Remote video monitoring
- Lighting control
- Thermostat control
- Automated rules
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The Xfinity Home app lets you stay connected to your home even when you’re on the go. Arm and disarm your system, create automated rules, access video to see when the kids get home, or turn on the lights and adjust the temperature before you walk through the door. It’s quick, easy and always available on your smartphone or tablet. FEATURES - Remote arm and disarm - Real-time text and email alerts when alarms are triggered and motion is detected* - Remote video monitoring* - Lighting and thermostat control* WORKS WITH XFINITY COMPATIBLE DEVICES* - Thermostats: Ecobee, Carrier Cor, Zen - Lighting: Philips Hue Lights, Lutron Caséta Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, Sengled Element Touch Bulb, GE (Jasco) Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, LIFX Lights - Locks: August Smart Locks, Kwikset SmartCode Door Locks REQUIREMENTS - Wi-Fi or 4G cellular internet connection - Xfinity Home service - Xfinity ID or Comcast.net email address and password (Need your Xfinity ID? Go to https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/create-xfinity-username) *Purchase of additional hardware may be required. Disclaimer: Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Service and equipment sold separately. Services and features vary based on service package. Learn more about ‘Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135: Do Not Sell My Info’ options at www.xfinity.com/privacy/manage-preference
Ring
Monitor your home remotely with video doorbells, security cameras, and alarm systems. Receive instant alerts for visitors and motion, view live HD video, and communicate with guests. Smart lights and alarm systems offer further control and safety features.
- Real-time doorbell and motion alerts
- Live HD video streaming
- Two-Way Talk with visitors
- Smart lighting control and scheduling
- Alarm system monitoring
- Optional professional monitoring
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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 monoxide monitoring is not available for business or commercially zoned addresses. See Ring Alarm licenses at: ring.com/licenses. Additional fees may be required for permits, false alarms, or Alarm Verified Guard Response, depending on your local jurisdiction. What you can do with the Ring app: - Get real-time doorbell and motion alerts on your smartphone or tablet - See and speak with visitors with HD Video and Two-Way Talk - Get real-time alerts when your Alarm sensors are triggered
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ring at none against Xfinity Home's shown. Ring also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ring holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring has 1.8M ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 31% of Ring's.
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, Ring every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Xfinity Home | Ring |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12K ratings) | 4.7 (1.8M ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K | 1.8M — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #5 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 466 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Comcast | Ring.com |
Customer experience
Xfinity Home
Ring
User reviews
Xfinity Home
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient app
- 🔒 Great home security system
- 👍 Reliable and trustworthy service
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful and responsive customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Camera and sensor malfunctions
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Notifications not working as expected
Ring
From 1.8M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 🔒 Helpful security features
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Good battery life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🕰️ Slow live view response times
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 📽️ Poor video quality at night
Bugs and requests
Xfinity Home
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to login or connect to system
- Cameras not loading or showing live feed
- Alarm not arming/disarming properly
- Sensors not triggering alerts correctly
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Faster video playback speeds
- Geofencing for automatic arming/disarming
- Better integration with other smart home devices
- More customization options for automation rules
Ring
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent motion detection
- Recorded videos randomly disappearing
- Chime not working as expected
- Unreliable app performance after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable motion zones
- Ability to schedule modes
- Apple HomeKit integration
- More flexible notification settings
In-app purchases
Xfinity Home
No in-app purchases
Ring
No in-app purchases









