Ring vs M1 Touch Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
M1 Touch Cloud
Control your M1 or EZ panel remotely from your iOS device. Manage security, lighting, and thermostats with real-time status updates and notifications. Supports multiple users and offers flexible monthly or annual in-app purchases for cloud service.
- Remote M1/EZ panel control
- Real-time zone and output status
- Arm/disarm security system
- Lighting and thermostat control
- Push notifications
- Cloud connection (no port forwarding)
- Multiple family member access
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Controlling your Ness / Elk M1 or EZ8 / EZ24 panel couldn't be any easier with the M1 Touch Cloud App. Giving you the ultimate hand held communication to your M1 using your iOS Smartphone. The M1 Touch Cloud App gives you control from anywhere in the world over the M1 Cloud service. Multiple family members can sign in from there smartphone, (no need to pay multiple times) and control the M1. Small in-app purchase fee is required per M1 per month due to servers that need to be managed each month. Annual in-app purchases available in case you don't want to purchase it monthly. Features supported in this version include; - Cloud Connection (no port forwarding or static IP address required) - Push Notifications - Arm and Disarm Status - Quick Arming - Activate Keypad Chime button - Function Keys - Easy switching between areas - Easy switching between keypads - Live status of Zones - View Zone Voltage - By-pass Zones (Zone must be programmed to allow bypassing) - View live output status - Toggle Outputs on/off - Momentary activate output (turn on for 2 seconds) - Output Timer allowing you to turn the output on for a x amount of time - Live Lighting status - Toggle Light on/off - Dim Light (light needs to be a dimmable light and must be programmed to allow dimming) - Light Timer allowing you to turn the light on for a x amount of time - View Temperatures Probes - View Keypad Temperatures - View and control thermostats - Activate Tasks that have been programmed in the controller - Cloud based event log If you run into any issues while setting up the app, then feel free to email us and we are more than happy to assist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ring at 4.7 against M1 Touch Cloud's 3.8. Ring also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). M1 Touch Cloud's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. M1 Touch Cloud sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ring asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ring holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring has 1.9M ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Ring's written reviews are positive against 71% of M1 Touch Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ring ships an update weekly, M1 Touch Cloud every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Ring | M1 Touch Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9M ratings) — better | 3.8 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9M — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 537 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ring.com | PlanetM1 Cloud Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Ring
M1 Touch Cloud
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
M1 Touch Cloud
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ring
No in-app purchases
M1 Touch Cloud
- 30 Day Connection$2.99
- 120 Day Connection$9.99
- 365 Day Connection$25.99









