Comparison

YI Home vs Zmodo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YI Home

Monitor your home 24/7 with live video streaming and two-way audio from your YI Home Cameras. Receive alerts for detected motion, pan, tilt, and zoom for a full view, and enjoy clear HD video day and night. Secure your footage with an SD card or cloud storage options.

Highlights
  • 24/7 live view streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom controls
  • 1080p HD video with night vision
  • Micro SD card video storage
Features
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The YI Home app is the intuitive and easy-to-use app for all your YI Home Cameras. Follow the simple onscreen instructions to add your YI Home camera then easily access 24/7 live view of your home, from anywhere. App Features • Real-time video streaming from your camera to your phone • 2-way conversation and audio • Activity highlights of unusual motion detected activity • Pan, tilt, and zoom on your phone to see more details of the room • 1080p HD video with both day and night vision • Secure your videos with a micro SD card Auto-renewing subscriptions info: -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Entry(Yearly) 1 cam, 7 days history, motion -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $29.99 per year -Subscription name:Kami Cloud CVR(Yearly) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $59.99 per year -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Standard(Yearly) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $79.99 per year -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Plus(Yearly) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per year -Subscription name: Kami Cloud Entry (Monthly) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $2.99 per month -Subscription name:Kami Cloud CVR (Monthly) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $7.99 per month -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Standard (Monthly) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $9.99 per month -Subscription name:Kami Cloud Standard (Monthly) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $14.99 per month 
-Payment: The user confirms the purchase and pays it with their iTunes account. -Cancel renewal:If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in Itunes / Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription expire -Renew:Apple iTunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription cycle will be postponed for one month after the deduction is successful
-Precautions:After renewing the subscription automatically, the service is free for the first month, and the trial period ends from the day of purchase to the day of next month, and the charge is automatically deducted -Terms of use:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/terms_of_use?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -Privacy policy:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/privacy_agreement?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -YI Cloud Service Agreement:https://api.yitechnology.com/homecamera/cloud_agreement_ios.html - A functional link to the Terms of Use (EULA) Automatic Renewal Service Agreement:https://app.yitechnology.com/#/YihomeAutoRenewalAgreement

About

Zmodo

Control a variety of smart home products and connect with your loved ones through seamless cloud services. Offers subscription plans for enhanced features and extended storage.

Highlights
  • Control smart home devices
  • Seamless cloud service integration
  • Remote connection to loved ones
  • Subscription plans for cloud storage
  • Automatic renewal of services
Features
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Zmodo is the future of smart home solutions. The Zmodo app is designed to control a variety of smart home products and work seamlessly with Zmodo's cloud services to keep you connected with the ones you care about. Cloud Service Subscription Service Description 1. We offer two types of Cloud Service : Premium Cloud $4.99/month ($49.99/year) Platinum Cloud $9.99/month ($99.99/ year) *Prices displayed are for one device, the package price depends on the quantity of devices. 2. Subscribing to Cloud Service will be paid directly through the iTunes account. 3. 24 hours before the subscription service expires, the system will automatically renew and deduct the corresponding fees according to the plan type. 4. If you need to unsubscribe, please do so at least 24 hours before renewal date in the "Account Settings". 5. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: http://www.zmodo.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://www.zmodo.com/terms-of-services/

Screenshots

YI Home4 screens
Zmodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YI Home at 4.3 against Zmodo's 2.0. YI Home also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 3.9K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Zmodo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. YI Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Zmodo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YI Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Home has 72K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of YI Home's written reviews are positive against 7% of Zmodo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, Zmodo every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
YI Home versus Zmodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYI HomeZmodo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (72K ratings) — better2.0 (3.9K ratings)
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews — better7.5% of reviews
Number of ratings72K — better3.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#128#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDEP Technology Corporation

Customer experience

YI Home

All ratings71,951 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews3,170 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative84.3%

Zmodo

All ratings3,907 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative73.0%
Written reviews1,030 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative89.6%

User reviews

YI Home

From 72K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Affordable and amazing camera system
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Easy setup and intuitive app
  • 🔍 Clear video and audio quality
  • 🔍 Excellent night vision

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔍 Downgraded functionality in recent updates

Zmodo

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 🔒 Decent security features
  • 👍 Good value for money
  • 👍 Reliable connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
  • 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
  • 🐛 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

YI Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to view recordings beyond 24 hours
  • Cameras randomly going offline
  • Issues with connecting to new WiFi networks

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add iPad app with multi-camera view
  • Improve video playback controls and timeline
  • Allow more flexible motion detection zones
  • Provide option to disable motion alerts but still record
  • Add background audio support for baby monitor use
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  • Improve customer support and response times

Zmodo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App login issues after updates
  • Inability to view recorded footage
  • Cameras going offline randomly
  • Time stamp issues on recorded videos

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Faster video playback controls
  • Improved video quality and consistency
  • Remote camera reboot option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

YI Home

Subscriptions10
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam$4.991 Month
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR$7.991 Month
  • 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$11.991 Month
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  • 5 cams,15 days history, motion$11.991 Month
  • 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$14.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud Entry Plan$15.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud CVR Plan$18.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud Standard Plan$22.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud Plus Plan$25.991 Month
  • Kami Cloud Entry Plan3 Days trial$59.991 Year
10 purchases

Zmodo

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Cloud for 1 Device$4.991 Month
  • Platinum Cloud for 1 Device$9.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 2 Device$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Cloud for 3 Device$14.991 Month
  • Platinum Cloud for 2 Device$19.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 4 Device$19.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 5 Device$24.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 6 Device$29.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud for 1 Device$49.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud for 2 Device$99.991 Year

Questions

Is YI Home free?
YI Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zmodo free?
Zmodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YI Home or Zmodo?
YI Home is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Zmodo averages 2.0 from 3.9K ratings.
Do YI Home or Zmodo have ads?
YI Home shows ads; Zmodo does not.
Which is updated more often, YI Home or Zmodo?
YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zmodo every 3 days. Most recently, YI Home was updated on November 6, 2026 and Zmodo on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, YI Home or Zmodo?
YI Home currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and Zmodo at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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