# YI Home vs SmartCam Pro

The clearest difference is rating: YI Home at 4.3 against SmartCam Pro's 2.2. YI Home also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 18) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). SmartCam Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YI Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SmartCam Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

YI Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Home has 72K ratings behind it against 18, 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 0% of SmartCam Pro's.

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartCam Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home | SmartCam Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews)** | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcam-pro/id1031487512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **12.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 286 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [洪波 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/670319795) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Home

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

**Currently charting:** #68 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


### SmartCam Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcam-pro/id1031487512)

Access your smartphone camera remotely from any location to view live feeds. Stay connected with family, monitor your home, or check on your office.

**Highlights:** Remote camera access, Live video streaming, View from any location, Family monitoring, Office surveillance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home free?

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

### Is SmartCam Pro free?

SmartCam Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YI Home or SmartCam Pro?

YI Home is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while SmartCam Pro averages 2.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do YI Home or SmartCam Pro have ads?

YI Home shows ads; SmartCam Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, YI Home or SmartCam Pro?

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmartCam Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, YI Home was updated on October 31, 2026 and SmartCam Pro on October 24, 2026.

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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.*