# Ring vs Connect2Go

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring | Connect2Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-always-home/id926252661/reviews)** | [2.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect2go/id1227469403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **30.8% of reviews** | 8.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 542 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ring.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/926252660) | [Envisacor Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227469402) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-always-home/id926252661)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Lifestyle, #144 Top Free (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 🔒 Helpful security features
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🕰️ Slow live view response times
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 📽️ Poor video quality at night

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent motion detection
- Recorded videos randomly disappearing
- Chime not working as expected
- Unreliable app performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Customizable motion zones
- Ability to schedule modes
- Apple HomeKit integration
- More flexible notification settings


### Connect2Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect2go/id1227469403)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote control of security system, Real-time notifications, Interactive services, Supports UNO, SOLO, DSC, Honeywell systems, Enhanced security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ring free?

Ring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connect2Go free?

Connect2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ring or Connect2Go?

Ring is rated higher. Ring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Connect2Go averages 2.3 from 46 ratings.

### Do Ring or Connect2Go have ads?

Neither Ring nor Connect2Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ring or Connect2Go?

Ring ships an update every 9 days, and Connect2Go every 2 months. Most recently, Ring was updated on November 5, 2026 and Connect2Go on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*