# Ring vs Arenti

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring | Arenti |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-always-home/id926252661/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 537 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ring.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/926252660) | [Hangzhou Arenti Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702626411) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Lifestyle, #150 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


### Arenti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arenti/id1495605136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1台设备30天AI订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| cam basic-7days-m-1 | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Continue 3 Days | $3.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic-30days-m-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 duo | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 3 Device | $11.99 | per month |
| cam plus-m-2 | $13.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $19.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 7 Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Quarter 3 Days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Year 3 Days | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 7 Days | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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