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Head-to-head · Home Security Camera Apps

Ring app vs mydlink

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Ring app #1 in Home Security Camera Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Ring
mydlink #6 in Home Security Camera Apps 8.7/10 From $0.99/mo ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit mydlink

Ring app leads on 1 check, mydlink on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRing app · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Ring app

Ring app scores higher on our rubric for home security camera apps: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Ring app offers free plan; mydlink doesn't.

Ring app is the better fit for ring camera owners who want alerts and live view. mydlink is the better fit for D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features.

  • Ring app fits best

    Ring camera owners who want alerts and live view

  • mydlink fits best

    D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features

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Side by side

Feature Ring app 9.3/10 Visit ↗ mydlink 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #1 in Home Security Camera Apps #6 in Home Security Camera Apps
Best for Ring camera owners who want alerts and live view D-Link households wanting affordable cloud camera features
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $0.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Ring app 3/3 · mydlink 3/3
Cloud recording ✓ ✓
Local recording ✓ ✓
Smart display support ✓ ✓
Specs
Max video resolution 4k Not published
Camera limit Not published 3 cameras
Mobile platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Live view, two-way talk, and doorbell or motion alerts
  • Smart alerts can identify people, packages, and vehicles
  • Supports multi-camera live view and eligible local storage
  • Combines live and multi-camera views with motion- and sound-triggered clips
  • Adds scenes, schedules, geofencing and smart-device automations
  • Offers Alexa and Google Assistant display streaming on supported devices
Cons
  • Reviewing, saving, and sharing recordings requires a subscription
  • Ring Edge local recording needs Ring Alarm Pro and a microSD card
  • Ring Edge recording supports 1080p and excludes 2K/4K devices
  • Works with compatible D-Link cameras and device features vary by model
  • Cloud recording starts at one day, even on the Free and Lite plans
  • Person and zone detection are available only on select cameras
Our verdict

The Ring app brings Ring video doorbells, cameras, alarm systems, and smart lights together, with mobile access for iOS and Android. It suits Ring owners who want doorbell and motion alerts, live camera views, or two-way talk with visitors…

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mydlink is D-Link’s mobile app for managing compatible cameras, smart plugs and sensors on iOS and Android. It suits households already using D-Link devices that want live viewing, recorded events and basic smart-home controls in one…

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  1. Ring appHome Security Camera Apps 9.3Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. mydlinkHome Security Camera Apps 8.7From $0.99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ring app — where it wins

    • Live view, two-way talk, and doorbell or motion alerts
    • Smart alerts can identify people, packages, and vehicles
    • Supports multi-camera live view and eligible local storage

    Where it doesn't

    • Reviewing, saving, and sharing recordings requires a subscription
    • Ring Edge local recording needs Ring Alarm Pro and a microSD card
    • Ring Edge recording supports 1080p and excludes 2K/4K devices

  • mydlink — where it wins

    • Combines live and multi-camera views with motion- and sound-triggered clips
    • Adds scenes, schedules, geofencing and smart-device automations
    • Offers Alexa and Google Assistant display streaming on supported devices

    Where it doesn't

    • Works with compatible D-Link cameras and device features vary by model
    • Cloud recording starts at one day, even on the Free and Lite plans
    • Person and zone detection are available only on select cameras
  • Ring app9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A focused companion for Ring live view, alerts, and subscription-based video history.

    Visit RingFull verdict →
  • mydlink8.7/10 · From $0.99/mo

    A camera companion with useful automations and cloud clips, but limited to compatible D-Link devices.

    Visit mydlinkFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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