# YI Home vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is ads: Home Security Camera at none against YI Home's shown. Home Security Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (33% vs 13%). YI Home's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 3.3K) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YI Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Home Security Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Home has 72K ratings behind it against 3.3K, 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 33% of Home Security Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **32.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Home

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

**Currently charting:** #162 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


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

**Highlights:** Live streaming security camera, Pet and baby monitoring, Sound and motion detection alerts, Human detection alerts, Multi-device linking, QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Visory yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| Visory yearly subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YI Home or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do YI Home or Home Security Camera have ads?

YI Home shows ads; Home Security Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, YI Home or Home Security Camera?

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, YI Home was updated on November 7, 2026 and Home Security Camera on November 7, 2026.

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