Comparison

YI Home vs Wansview Cloud

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 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
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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

Wansview Cloud

Stay connected to your home and loved ones with real-time video monitoring. Receive alerts for unusual activity and review recorded footage. Pan, tilt, and zoom to get a closer look, day or night.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • 2-way audio conversation
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Recorded video review
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • HD video with night vision
Features
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The app works with Wansview Cloud Camera, keeps you connected to your home from your phone anytime, anywhere. You can look after your parents and children, check in on your pets, or keep tabs on any abnormal intrusion at home with the Wansview Cloud Camera. The app allows you to view your home in real time 24/7, and sends activity alerts to notify you of any unusual motion detected activity, you can even review the recorded video. App Features • Real-time video streaming from your camera to your phone • 2-way conversation and audio • Unusual motion detected activity • Review the recorded video • Pan, tilt, and zoom on your phone to see more details • HD video with both day and night vision • Manage your camera

Screenshots

YI Home4 screens
Wansview Cloud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wansview Cloud at none against YI Home's 10. Wansview Cloud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (45% vs 12%). YI Home's advantage is chart position (#57 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Wansview Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wansview Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71K and 55K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of YI Home's written reviews are positive against 45% of Wansview Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, Wansview Cloud every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
YI Home versus Wansview Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYI HomeWansview Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (71K ratings)4.7 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.4% of reviews44.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71K — better55K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB349 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDAjcloud Labs Inc.

Customer experience

YI Home

All ratings71,265 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews3,024 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative84.4%

Wansview Cloud

All ratings55,218 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1,118 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

YI Home

From 71K 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

Wansview Cloud

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Helpful for security and monitoring
  • 💡 Useful for checking on pets/family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnects
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions
  • 💰 Subscription model limits basic functionality

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

Wansview Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Recorded videos won't play back
  • Camera goes offline randomly
  • Firmware updates cause more issues than they fix

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for tablets
  • Allow multiple users to access camera simultaneously
  • Improve motion detection accuracy
  • Provide option to save videos locally without subscription

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
None

Wansview Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YI Home free?
YI Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wansview Cloud free?
Wansview Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YI Home or Wansview Cloud?
Wansview Cloud is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Wansview Cloud averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.
Do YI Home or Wansview Cloud have ads?
YI Home shows ads; Wansview Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, YI Home or Wansview Cloud?
YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wansview Cloud every 10 days. Most recently, YI Home was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wansview Cloud on September 24, 2026.

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