# YI Home vs YCC365 Plus

The clearest difference is rating: YI Home at 4.3 against YCC365 Plus's 2.3. YI Home also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 1.8K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). YCC365 Plus'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. YCC365 Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

YI Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Home has 72K ratings behind it against 1.8K, 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 9% of YCC365 Plus's.

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, YCC365 Plus every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home | YCC365 Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews)** | [2.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ycc365-plus/id1435567547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **12.6% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [俊 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250679739) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Home

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### YCC365 Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ycc365-plus/id1435567547)

This app provides easy-to-use home monitoring through Wi-Fi video cameras. View live video feeds from your smartphone or tablet anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Easy Wi-Fi camera setup, Live video feed viewing, Remote access from smartphone/tablet, Home monitoring, Smartest and easiest to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good video quality
- 🚀 Decent night vision
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 Useful for monitoring home/pets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnection issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 💸 Forced subscription for cloud storage
- 💸 Ads even for paid users
- 🔒 Security concerns with potential remote access

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- SD card recording not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust motion detection sensitivity
- Option to disable idle mode
- Improved playback controls
- Better documentation and customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home free?

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

### Is YCC365 Plus free?

YCC365 Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YI Home or YCC365 Plus?

YI Home is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while YCC365 Plus averages 2.3 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do YI Home or YCC365 Plus have ads?

YI Home shows ads; YCC365 Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, YI Home or YCC365 Plus?

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and YCC365 Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, YI Home was updated on November 5, 2026 and YCC365 Plus on November 5, 2026.

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