# YI Home vs Zmodo

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home | Zmodo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews)** | [2.0 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmodo/id1020070571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | **12.6% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#56** |
| Size | 285 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [EP Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/543445690) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam | $4.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR | $7.99 | per month |
| 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $11.99 | per month |
| 5 cams,15 days history, motion | $11.99 | per month |
| 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $14.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Entry Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud CVR Plan | $18.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Standard Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Plus Plan | $25.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Entry Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Zmodo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zmodo/id1020070571)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 1 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 3 Device | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum Cloud for 2 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 4 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 5 Device | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 6 Device | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud for 1 Device | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Cloud for 2 Device | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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