Comparison

Xfinity Home vs Ring

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
Ring4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, Ring every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Xfinity Home versus Ring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeRing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings)4.7 (1.8M ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews31.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K1.8M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB466 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperComcastRing.com

Customer experience

Xfinity Home

All ratings12,008 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive28.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative62.1%

Ring

All ratings1,844,638 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews7,024 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral11.3%
Negative57.5%

User reviews

Xfinity Home

From 12K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

None

Ring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ring free?
Ring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or Ring?
Ring is rated higher. Xfinity Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Ring averages 4.7 from 1.8M ratings.
Do Xfinity Home or Ring have ads?
Xfinity Home shows ads; Ring does not.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or Ring?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and Ring every 9 days. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ring on September 24, 2026.

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