Comparison

Ring vs M1 Touch Cloud

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Ring4 screens
M1 Touch Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. M1 Touch Cloud sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ring asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ring ships an update weekly, M1 Touch Cloud every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ring versus M1 Touch Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingM1 Touch Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9M ratings) — better3.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9M — better11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size537 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRing.comPlanetM1 Cloud Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Ring

All ratings1,879,507 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews7,388 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral11.3%
Negative57.8%

M1 Touch Cloud

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

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

None

Ring

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

M1 Touch Cloud

One-time3
  • 30 Day Connection$2.99
  • 120 Day Connection$9.99
  • 365 Day Connection$25.99

Questions

Is Ring free?
Ring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M1 Touch Cloud free?
M1 Touch Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ring or M1 Touch Cloud?
Ring is rated higher. Ring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while M1 Touch Cloud averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Ring or M1 Touch Cloud have ads?
Neither Ring nor M1 Touch Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ring or M1 Touch Cloud?
Ring ships an update weekly, and M1 Touch Cloud every 2 months. Most recently, Ring was updated on October 24, 2026 and M1 Touch Cloud on October 24, 2026.

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