# YI Home vs eero wifi system

The clearest difference is rating: eero wifi system at 4.8 against YI Home's 4.3. eero wifi system also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (42% vs 13%). YI Home's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YI Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and eero wifi system sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eero wifi system holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 209K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of YI Home's written reviews are positive against 42% of eero wifi system's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home | eero wifi system |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews) | **[4.8 (209K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eero-wifi-system/id1023499075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72K | **209K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **41.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #74 | **#23** |
| Size | 286 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [eero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/934069168) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Home

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

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming and two-way audio. Receive alerts for detected motion and control your camera's view. Enjoy clear 1080p HD footage, day or night, with secure video storage options.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way conversation and audio, Motion detection alerts, Pan, tilt, and zoom controls, 1080p HD video, Day and night vision, Micro SD card 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


### eero wifi system

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eero-wifi-system/id1023499075)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #67 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Easily set up and manage your home WiFi system. Enjoy fast, reliable internet throughout your home with automatic updates for improved performance and security. Manage devices, share your network securely, and control internet access for screen time.

**Highlights:** Easy setup in minutes, Automatic software updates, Remote network management, Guest network sharing, Internet access scheduling, Device blocking, eero Plus subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eero Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| eero Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| eero for Business | $199.99 | per year |
| eero Plus100 | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent WiFi coverage
- 👍 Easy setup and configuration
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🚀 Reliable and stable network
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and sync issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required for basic features
- 🤔 Lack of advanced configuration options
- 🤔 Inaccurate device status and activity tracking
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to detect network issues
- Devices disappear from network
- Inability to delete old/unused devices
- Inconsistent 2.4GHz/5GHz band steering
- Frequent app crashes and sync failures

**Requested features**

- Allow local web-based router management
- Provide more granular network controls
- Add option to schedule firmware updates
- Improve device management and renaming
- Enhance security and threat reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home free?

YI Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eero wifi system free?

eero wifi system is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YI Home or eero wifi system?

eero wifi system is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while eero wifi system averages 4.8 from 209K ratings.

### Do YI Home or eero wifi system have ads?

YI Home shows ads; eero wifi system does not.

### Which is updated more often, YI Home or eero wifi system?

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and eero wifi system every 2 weeks. Most recently, YI Home was updated on November 2, 2026 and eero wifi system on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, YI Home or eero wifi system?

YI Home currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and eero wifi system at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*