Comparison

Everbridge vs Ring

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

Head to head
About

Everbridge

Receive critical alerts and important community updates directly on your mobile device from public safety agencies and your employer or university. Stay informed about emergencies, crime advisories, and organizational announcements.

Highlights
  • Neighborhood-level alerts
  • Emergency notifications
  • Crime advisories
  • Community updates
  • Employer/university alerts
  • SOS function
Features
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In partnership with thousands of public safety agencies, Everbridge offers the most trusted information available at a neighborhood level to keep residents informed - all delivered directly to your mobile device. Messages range from emergencies and crime advisories to important announcements, reminders and community updates. You can also connect with your employer or university to receive vital information during critical events or while managing your response to an incident. Your workplace, school, or similar organization may also allow you to view your schedule or create your own alert to send an SOS when in need of assistance.

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

Everbridge4 screens
Ring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ring at 4.7 against Everbridge's 2.0. Ring also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 1.3K) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Everbridge's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring has 1.8M ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Everbridge's written reviews are positive against 31% of Ring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Everbridge ships an update every 2 months, Ring every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Everbridge versus Ring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEverbridgeRing
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (1.8M ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.8% of reviews31.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K1.8M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB466 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEverbridge, Inc.Ring.com

Customer experience

Everbridge

All ratings1,290 ratings
Positive21.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive6.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative88.5%

Ring

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

User reviews

Everbridge

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful information
  • 👍 Able to connect with work and home
  • 🚀 Great idea

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Buggy and squirrelly
  • 🐛 Keeps logging out

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

Everbridge

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to subscribe to alerts
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App crashing on launch
  • Incompatibility with newer devices
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  • Confusing and inconsistent user interface

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to delete notifications
  • Streamlined user experience
  • Better integration with existing services
  • More customization options

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

Everbridge

No in-app purchases

None

Ring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Everbridge free?
Everbridge 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, Everbridge or Ring?
Ring is rated higher. Everbridge averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Ring averages 4.7 from 1.8M ratings.
Do Everbridge or Ring have ads?
Neither Everbridge nor Ring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Everbridge or Ring?
Everbridge ships an update every 2 months, and Ring every 9 days. Most recently, Everbridge was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ring on September 24, 2026.

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