Comparison

Ring vs Arenti

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

Arenti

This app offers intelligent surveillance with real-time audio and video monitoring. It provides timely alerts for home security issues and uses AI to identify humans, packages, and pets. Enjoy 24-hour protection for your family and property with a secure network connection.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio and video monitoring
  • Abnormality detection alerts
  • AI object recognition (humans, pets, packages)
  • Secure network connection
  • 24-hour protection
Features
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Arenti is an intelligent surveillance application. Its clean page design, extensive device features, and secure and reliable network connection provide 24-hour protection for your family and property. 1. Real-time monitoring: Our self-developed network connection algorithm ensures low latency and secure audio and video monitoring. 2. Abnormality alerts: The device is equipped with various abnormal detection technologies, allowing the application to receive timely alerts from the monitoring end, enabling prompt handling of home security issues. 3. AI service: Our self-developed AI recognition algorithm can help identify specific objects such as humans, packages, and pets, providing accurate information and alerts. For more detailed features, please refer to the app. If you have any questions, please contact us at support@arenti.com Subscription paid users and privacy agreement: https://apis-us-west.cloudedge360.com/html/audit/storage_server.html

Screenshots

Ring4 screens
Arenti4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ring and Arenti both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Arenti's written reviews are positive against 31% of Ring's. Arenti also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Ring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 29) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 1.9K). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arenti sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ring asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ring holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring has 1.9M ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Ring's written reviews are positive against 76% of Arenti's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ring ships an update every 9 days, Arenti every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ring versus Arenti: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingArenti
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9M ratings) — better4.5 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9M — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size537 MB348 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRing.comHangzhou Arenti Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Ring

All ratings1,885,311 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews7,403 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral11.3%
Negative57.8%

Arenti

All ratings1,875 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,065 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

Ring

From 1.9M App Store ratings

What 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

Arenti

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and use
  • 🚀 Clear, high-quality video
  • 🔒 Secure monitoring
  • 💡 Useful features like two-way audio and night vision
  • 💡 Affordable price point

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns for wireless cameras
  • 🔒 Privacy and security worries around data usage

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

Arenti

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera feed not recording or saving footage properly
  • Inability to access camera settings from the app
  • Inconsistent performance after software updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve motion detection and notification settings
  • Allow multiple user logins on the same account
  • Optimize app for tablet/iPad use
  • Integrate with smart home platforms like Alexa

In-app purchases

None

Ring

No in-app purchases

27 purchases

Arenti

Subscriptions17
  • 1台设备30天AI订阅$1.991 Month
  • AI Subscription 1 Device$1.991 Month
  • AI-month-as-1-c$2.991 Month
Show 14 more
  • Cloud Month Event 3 Days$2.991 Month
  • cam basic-7days-m-1$3.991 Month
  • Cloud Month Continue 3 Days$3.991 Month
  • One Camera for 30 days Cloud2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device2 variants$4.991 Month
  • cam basic-30days-m-1$4.991 Month
  • Cloud Month Event 7 Days$4.991 Month
  • cam plus-m-1 duo$6.991 Month
  • cam plus-m-1$6.991 Month
  • Cloud SUB Event 2 Device$7.991 Month
  • Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device$9.991 Month
  • Cloud SUB Event 3 Device$11.991 Month
  • cam plus-m-2$13.991 Month
  • One Camera for 30 days Cloud$19.991 Month
One-time10
  • Event One Month 3 Days$2.99
  • Continue One Month 3 Days$3.99
  • Event One Month 7 Days$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Continue One Month 7 Days$6.99
  • Event One Quarter 3 Days$7.99
  • Continue One Quarter 3 Days$10.99
  • Event One Year 3 Days$29.99
  • Continue One Year 3 Days$39.99
  • Cloud Year Event 1 Device$39.99
  • Event One Year 7 Days$49.99

Questions

Is Ring free?
Ring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arenti free?
Arenti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ring or Arenti?
Ring is rated higher. Ring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Arenti averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Ring or Arenti have ads?
Neither Ring nor Arenti shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ring or Arenti?
Ring ships an update every 9 days, and Arenti every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ring was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arenti on October 29, 2026.

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