# YI Home vs Soliom

The clearest difference is rating: YI Home at 4.3 against Soliom's 1.7. YI Home also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 64) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Soliom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Soliom asks for nothing beyond the download.

YI Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Home has 72K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 13% positive.

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, Soliom monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home | Soliom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews)** | [1.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soliom/id1423097381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | **13.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [正 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/900350735) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Home

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

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Access a live 24/7 view of your home from anywhere with this intuitive camera app. Enjoy real-time streaming, two-way audio, and motion detection alerts. Features include pan, tilt, zoom, and 1080p HD video with night vision.

**Highlights:** 24/7 live view from anywhere, Real-time video streaming, Two-way conversation and audio, Motion detection highlights, Pan, tilt, and zoom controls, 1080p HD video with night vision, Micro SD card video security

**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


### Soliom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soliom/id1423097381)

This app connects to a solar-powered video doorbell, offering live 1080P HD viewing and two-way audio. It features motion detection with optional push alerts and is built to be weather-proof.

**Highlights:** Solar-powered video doorbell integration, Live 1080P HD video streaming, Two-way audio communication, PIR motion detection, IP65 weather-proof design, Snapshot functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Good hardware quality
- 💡 Solar charging feature
- 💡 Live view functionality
- 👍 Low cost, no service fee

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Playback is difficult/impossible
- 🐛 Notifications are unreliable/non-existent
- 🐛 Cannot turn off notification sounds
- 🐛 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Playback slider never works
- Cannot view anything on SD cards from app
- Notifications stopped working (iOS 14.2+)
- App asks for password repeatedly
- Motion detection is laggy/slow

**Requested features**

- Fix playback functionality
- Improve notification reliability
- Add option to turn off notification sounds
- Improve app UI and smoothness
- Add feature to delete videos/pictures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home free?

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

### Is Soliom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YI Home or Soliom?

YI Home is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Soliom averages 1.7 from 64 ratings.

### Do YI Home or Soliom have ads?

YI Home shows ads; Soliom does not.

### Which is updated more often, YI Home or Soliom?

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and Soliom monthly. Most recently, YI Home was updated on November 12, 2026 and Soliom on November 6, 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.*