# Ring vs M1 Touch Cloud

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 iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring | M1 Touch Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-always-home/id926252661/reviews)** | [3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m1-touch-cloud/id1449350123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 537 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ring.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/926252660) | [PlanetM1 Cloud Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449350122) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Lifestyle, #134 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**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


### M1 Touch Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m1-touch-cloud/id1449350123)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Day Connection | $2.99 | one-time |
| 120 Day Connection | $9.99 | one-time |
| 365 Day Connection | $25.99 | one-time |


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