Neighbors by Ring
Neighbors by Ring shares local incident updates from residents, news and public-safety sources.
For checking neighborhood reports
Map and safety-report views add location context.
Keep in mind: Community posts can be inaccurate; alerts are not an emergency dispatch service or verified crime record.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Receive neighborhood alerts.
- Browse incident maps/reports.
- Post updates and communicate locally.
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
69 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Neighborhood information
3 reviewsReviewers praise neighborhood information.
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In version 4.24.0, the reviewer values using the app for local updates despite the posting failure.
Original excerpt“stay updated on things going on around town”Apple source · Review 13698279128
In version 4.24.0, the reviewer values connecting locally and following community news.
Original excerpt“connect with Neighbors and keep up with the latest community news”Apple source · Review 13675113405
What reviewers dislike
Post approval rules
35 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about post approval rules.
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In version 4.47.0, the reviewer reports rejected posts seeking footage after an alleged assault and cannot identify changes needed for approval; incident facts and guideline compliance are unverified.
Original excerpt“continues to deny my posts”Apple source · Review 14694701981
In version 4.45.0, the reviewer objects to broad posting restrictions without specifying a particular rejected item.
Original excerpt“You can’t post anything”Apple source · Review 14566922067
Content gaps and quality concerns
12 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about neighborhood content relevance.
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In version 4.47.0, the reviewer wants pet videos, alerts and sections removed; an actual hidden opt-out setting is not established.
Original excerpt“PET VIDEOS, ALERTS, PET SECTION”Apple source · Review 14711954038
In version 4.44.0, the reviewer sarcastically criticizes false accusations in community posts despite a five-star rating; no individual accusation is verified.
Original excerpt“false accusations”Apple source · Review 14543001001
Comment moderation
7 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about comment moderation.
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In version 4.35.0, the reviewer alleges racially discriminatory community reporting and uneven treatment; race-based targeting, police involvement and platform conduct are not independently established.
Original excerpt“The cops are called on for anything”Apple source · Review 14133320255
In version 4.34.0, the reviewer finds repeated spam/derogatory comments inadequately moderated and suggests stronger categorization or AI assistance; actual deployment of AI moderation is not established.
Original excerpt“spamming fake or derogatory comments day after day”Apple source · Review 14006146143
Show fewer negative themes
Notification problems and requests
5 reviewsConcerns and requests cover alert relevance (3 reviews); email unsubscribe controls (1 review); missing alerts (1 review).
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In version 4.39.0, the reviewer reports alerts remain absent after reinstalling; settings and cause are unverified.
Original excerpt“still get no notifications”Apple source · Review 14235134376
In version 4.30.0, the reviewer reports email opt-out settings revert to subscribed despite disabling all email notices; intent and current behavior are unverified.
Original excerpt“changes back to subscribed”Apple source · Review 13838126943
Accessibility barriers and requests
3 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about text size and contrast.
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In version 4.43.0, the reviewer reports tiny text and low-contrast replies that do not follow iOS font enlargement, making reading difficult.
Original excerpt“upsizing font size in iOS does not pass any of the changes”Apple source · Review 14458640150
In version 4.24.0, the reviewer wants reply text to respect iOS font-size settings; does not say the main posts are unreadable.
Original excerpt“replies are TINY.”Apple source · Review 13747947437
Sign-in and account access problems
3 reviewsConcerns and requests cover device-specific sign-in (1 review); password reset validation (1 review); ring account sign-in (1 review).
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In version 4.24.0, the reviewer reports Ring credentials and verification codes are not accepted.
Original excerpt“Never recognizes my ID, password or verification code.”Apple source · Review 13749228676
In version 4.24.0, the reviewer reports an Apple-generated password rejected for supposedly containing account details, which they deny; password contents and validation cause are unverified.
Original excerpt“do not use name , email or username”Apple source · Review 13619781037
Customization limits and requests
3 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about feed category filters.
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In version 4.41.0, the reviewer reports a lost ability to hide pet posts after an update.
Original excerpt“used to be able to block this”Apple source · Review 14350415457
In version 4.39.0, the reviewer misses prior category/filter controls, especially for excluding pet posts.
Original excerpt“no way to turn those posts off in your feed”Apple source · Review 14244428207
Post upload completion
3 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about post upload completion.
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In version 4.39.0, the reviewer reports repeated multi-photo upload failures across Wi-Fi and mobile data, leaving only one attachment; no permanent local-file loss is established.
Original excerpt“only posts 1 picture/video”Apple source · Review 14278233805
In version 4.24.0, the reviewer reports a found-dog post fails to upload; no moderator rejection is established by this technical error.
Original excerpt“keep getting post failed”Apple source · Review 13698279128
Good for
- Residents following local reports.
Consider alternatives for
- Anyone expecting every allegation to be verified.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 17.0.
- Community posts can be inaccurate; alerts are not an emergency dispatch service or verified crime record.
Privacy & permissions
Location, posts and images can identify people/addresses; check sharing scope.
Privacy policySources & review notes Updated Nov 9, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- Ring privacy
Developer-linked reference.
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