YI Home vs FireStick Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
FireStick Remote Control
Control your Fire TV devices directly from your iPhone or iPad with intuitive swipe gestures. This app simplifies text input, allows casting of photos and videos, and provides quick access to your favorite apps and channels. Connect your device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless control.
- Intuitive swipe-based remote control
- Keyboard for easy text input and search
- Cast photos and videos
- Quick access to favorite apps
- Automatic device connection
- User-friendly interface
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Firestick Remote Control allows you to control your fire TV directly from iPhone/iPad using intuitive swipe based touch controls. Just connect an iPhone and TV or a media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using this mobile app. # Key Features ◆ Intuitive swipe based remote control. ◆ Keyboard feature to simplify text input and search. ◆ Cast your Photo & Video ◆ Quick access to your favorite apps and channels. ◆ Automatic connection to a device. ◆ Amazing design with cool and easy interface. NOTES: ◆ This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Firestick Remote Control” App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bhim-singh/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/bhim-singh/termsconditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: YI Home at every 2 weeks against FireStick Remote Control's every 3 months. YI Home also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). FireStick Remote Control's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (33% vs 12%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. YI Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FireStick Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FireStick Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71K and 26K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of YI Home's written reviews are positive against 33% of FireStick Remote Control's.
YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, FireStick Remote Control every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | YI Home | FireStick Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (71K ratings) | 4.6 (26K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | 32.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71K — better | 26K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #61 | #51 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 286 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZK (HK) LIMITED | Bhim Singh |
Customer experience
YI Home
FireStick Remote Control
User reviews
YI Home
From 71K App Store ratingsWhat 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
FireStick Remote Control
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient remote functionality
- 🚀 Easy setup and pairing
- 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
Room to improve
- 🤯 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and lag
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
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
FireStick Remote Control
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to connect or reconnect device
- Crashes and freezes during use
- Unreliable remote control functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Volume control integration
- Ability to use without physical remote
- Reduced ad frequency in free version
In-app purchases
YI Home
- 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
FireStick Remote Control
- Fire Stick Remote Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Fire Stick Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Fire Stick Remote Yearly$19.991 Year
- Fire Stick Remote Lifetime$29.99
Questions
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