Comparison

Ring vs Camstro

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

Camstro

Monitor your security cameras with real-time video and motion detection. Receive instant alerts for detected motion, ensuring the safety of your home or business. Access playback footage and share video streams from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time video playback
  • Motion detection recording
  • Instant push notifications
  • Playback image checking
  • Customizable detection zones
  • Video image sharing
Features
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Camstro is an easy-to-use application for monitoring security camera systems. It provides real-time video and motion detection recording services, enabling you to instantly know the security situation of your home. At the same time, once motion is detected, you will receive instant push messages through the Camstro App's alarm system, allowing you to take corresponding security protection measures. No matter where you are, the safety of your family and business premises is always under your control. Main functions: Real-time video playback Share video images Check playback images Time and message reminders Customize intelligent detection zones

Screenshots

Ring4 screens
Camstro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ring at every 9 days against Camstro's every 3 months. Ring also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 5) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). Camstro's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ring against 4.8 for Camstro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ring has 1.9M ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ring ships an update every 9 days, Camstro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ring versus Camstro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingCamstro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9M ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9M — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size537 MB279 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRing.comShenzhen Kean Digital 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%

Camstro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Camstro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ring

No in-app purchases

None

Camstro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ring free?
Ring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camstro free?
Camstro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ring or Camstro?
Camstro is rated higher. Ring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Camstro averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Ring or Camstro have ads?
Neither Ring nor Camstro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ring or Camstro?
Ring ships an update every 9 days, and Camstro every 3 months. Most recently, Ring was updated on October 28, 2026 and Camstro on October 24, 2026.

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