Ring vs Connect2Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ring
Monitor your home from anywhere with video doorbells, security cameras, and smart lighting. Receive instant alerts for motion or visitors, communicate with them using two-way talk, and review recorded footage. Manage your home security system and receive professional monitoring services for enhanced safety.
- Real-time doorbell and motion alerts
- HD video and two-way talk
- Smart lighting control and scheduling
- Home alarm system monitoring
- Professional emergency responder dispatch
- Live video streaming
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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
Connect2Go
Control your home security system remotely and receive real-time notifications. This app provides interactive services for various alarm systems, offering peace of mind and enhanced security.
- Remote control of security system
- Real-time notifications
- Interactive services
- Supports UNO, SOLO, DSC, Honeywell systems
- Enhanced security
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Connect2Go Mobile lets you take full advantage of your Connect2Go products. Whether you have an UNO, SOLO, DSC or Honeywell Security System we offer best-in-class Interactive Services. With full remote control and real-time notifications on your mobile phone, you will have the control you want and the security you need. Contact your security professional today to see if your alarm system is Connect2Go Ready!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ring at 4.7 against Connect2Go's 2.3. Ring also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 46). Connect2Go's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring has 1.9M ratings behind it against 46, 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 8% of Connect2Go's.
Ring ships an update every 9 days, Connect2Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ring | Connect2Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9M ratings) — better | 2.3 (46 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews — better | 8.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9M — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #7 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 542 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ring.com | Envisacor Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
Ring
Connect2Go
User reviews
Ring
From 1.9M 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
Connect2Go
From 46 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works and performs well (Louie Palms, 2024-10-06)
- 👍 Great peace of mind (Louie Palms, 2023-01-19)
- 👍 Excellent App. Rock Solid (bubbles69194672, 2022-09-28)
- 👍 Fonctionnement et utilisation (Bobbeure, 2023-07-11)
- 👍 Good app (FRIP34, 2019-07-23)
Room to improve
- 🐛 App no longer provides notifications
- 🐛 Blank screen issue
- 🐛 App does not keep you logged in
- 🐛 Several minutes delay to arm/disarm
- 🐛 App shown off-line for months
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
Connect2Go
Reported bugs
38 issues- App no longer provides notifications of arms, disarms or alarms
- Blank screen when opening app
- App does not keep users logged in
- Delay time to arm/disarm alarm
- App shown off-line for several months
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- Notifications not working after latest iOS update
- Home button on status screen is unreachable due to time/battery display
- New version lags, screen notifications rarely work
- Buttons at the top of the screen cannot be pressed
- App does not refresh
- Unable to log in, no forgotten password option
- Buttons at the top of the screen do not work after update
- iPhone 'island' blocks part of the screen, black areas, top corner buttons blocked
- No automatic refresh in app, constantly have to open and close
- Display stretches too much, home button at top left cannot be pressed
- No option to reset password
- Login info not accepted by new app, no option to request login
- App refuses to accept user ID and new password after website password change
- Login no longer works after upgrade
- No reset password option on login screen
- White blank screen when using the app
- Application ne fonctionne plus (white screen)
- App goes to blank screen when opened
- App stopped working, white screen
- Stopped working
- App crashes a lot
- White screen when opening app
- L’application ne se rafraichit pas
- App has quit working at all, nonfunctional
- App doesn’t refresh on its own
- App won’t open on iPhone, crashes instantly
- Showing error every month
- Does not refresh
- Cannot log out and login as a different member
- App will not open after latest iOS update
- First screen is log-on, no ability to setup
- Password shown in plain text during login
- Does not work with EyezOn module
Requested features
15 requests- Update software for new IOS versions
- Fix home button placement on status screen
- Improve refresh rate and automatic refresh
- Add forgotten password/reset password option
- Improve UI/UX and graphics
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- Add Face ID or Touch ID login
- Improve security, hide password during input
- Add instructions and make app intuitive
- Overhaul app for UI, UX, and reliability
- Allow bypassing all open locations at once
- Allow automatic password reset online
- Support for multiple users with separate logins
- Improve response time from system to app
- Support for different alarm system models
- Eliminate confusing 'partition' language
In-app purchases
Ring
No in-app purchases
Connect2Go
No in-app purchases









