# Ring vs Camstro

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring | Camstro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-always-home/id926252661/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camstro/id6743885230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 537 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ring.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/926252660) | [Shenzhen Kean Digital co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018160450) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Lifestyle, #180 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


### Camstro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camstro/id6743885230)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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