Comparison

Ring vs emberconnect

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

Head to head
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

About

emberconnect

Control and configure your Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip (APS) with this app. Adjust settings like shutdown timers and LED brightness, and monitor real-time power usage. Reduce energy waste and save money on your electricity bills.

Highlights
  • Control Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip
  • Configure shutdown timer
  • Adjust LED brightness
  • Monitor real-time power usage
  • Reduce energy waste
  • Save money on electricity
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The Emberconnect app enables the complete control and configuration of your Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip (APS). From the app, the user can control and configure their preferred Emberstrip behavior, including shutdown timer and LED brightness settings; as well as monitor their current (real-time) power usage. The Embertec Emberstrip™ 8 AV+ is an advanced powerstrip suitable for all audio visual devices, reducing energy usage and saving you money when your audio visual equipment is not being used. It addresses both standby and active power waste. Embertec are pioneers in addressing wasteful energy usage in audio visual and computer environments. To find out more visit: http://www.embertec.com.

Screenshots

Ring4 screens
emberconnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ring at 4.7 against emberconnect's 1.6. Ring also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 20) and review sentiment (31% vs 13%). emberconnect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring has 1.9M ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Ring's written reviews are positive against 13% of emberconnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ring ships an update every 9 days, emberconnect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ring versus emberconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingemberconnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9M ratings) — better1.6 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9M — better20
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size537 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRing.comEmbertec

Customer experience

Ring

All ratings1,885,311 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews7,459 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative57.9%

emberconnect

All ratings16 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%

Bugs and requests

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

emberconnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ring

No in-app purchases

None

emberconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ring free?
Ring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is emberconnect free?
emberconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ring or emberconnect?
Ring is rated higher. Ring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while emberconnect averages 1.6 from 20 ratings.
Do Ring or emberconnect have ads?
Neither Ring nor emberconnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ring or emberconnect?
Ring ships an update every 9 days, and emberconnect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ring was updated on October 30, 2026 and emberconnect on October 24, 2026.

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