# YI Home vs CodHome

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodHome at 75% against YI Home's 13%. CodHome also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). YI Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (72K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and CodHome sells 43 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CodHome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Home has 72K ratings behind it against 1, 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 75% of CodHome's.

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, CodHome every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home | CodHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codhome/id6447674268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 286 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [珠海美臻科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682198854) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Home

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

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** 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


### CodHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codhome/id6447674268)

Monitor your home security with real-time video from surveillance cameras, CCTV systems, and baby monitors. Access footage anytime, anywhere for peace of mind and property safeguarding.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Surveillance camera support, CCTV system integration, Baby monitor functionality, Remote access, Property safeguarding

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

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI analysis subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Camera 30 Days Event Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month | $4.99 | per month |
| 2 Cameras 30 Days Event Cloud | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-monthz | $8.99 | per month |
| smart ai-month-1--c | $9.99 | per month |
| smart ai-month-1--c duo | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Cameras 30 Days Event Cloud | $11.99 | per month |
| 4 Cameras 30 Days Event Cloud | $15.99 | per month |
| 4G-1 duo | $18.99 | per month |
| smart ai-month-2--c | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 Cameras 30 Days Event Cloud | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Camera for 30 Days Cloud | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G-hunting-plus-m-1 | $25.99 | per month |
| 4G-CLOUD-M-1 duo | $28.99 | per month |
| 2 Cameras for 30 Days Cloud | $39.99 | per month |
| 4G-hunting-basic-s-1 | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| cam basic 7days-year-1-c duo | $49.99 | per year |
| cam basic 7days-year- duo | $49.99 | per year |
| cam basic 7days-yearz | $49.99 | per year |
| 4G--3 | $52.99 | per month |
| 4G-S-1 duo | $52.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Cameras for 30 Days Cloud | $59.99 | per month |
| 4G-hunting-plus-s-1-c | $72.99 | per 3 months |
| 4 Cameras for 30 Days Cloud | $79.99 | per month |
| 4G-CLOUD-S-1 duo | $81.99 | per 3 months |
| 4G-hunting-basic-h-1 | $87.99 | per 6 months |
| cam basic 7days-year-2z | $89.99 | per year |
| smart ai-month-10--c | $99.99 | per month |
| 5 Cameras for 30 Days Cloud | $99.99 | per month |
| 4G-CLOUD-M--10 | $115.99 | per month |
| 4G-hunting-plus-h-1-c | $145.99 | per 6 months |
| 4G-CLOUD-HY-1 duo | $149.99 | per 6 months |
| cam basic 7days-year-3z | $149.99 | per year |
| 4G-hunting-basic-y-1 | $169.99 | per year |
| 4G-Y-1 duo | $189.99 | per year |
| cam basic 7days-year-4z | $189.99 | per year |
| cam basic 7days-year-10z | $189.99 | per year |
| cam basic 7days-year-5z | $229.99 | per year |
| cam basic 7days-year-3--c | $269.99 | per year |
| 4G-hunting-plus-y-1-c | $279.99 | per year |
| cam basic continuous-year--3c | $599.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home free?

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

### Is CodHome free?

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

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

CodHome is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while CodHome averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do YI Home or CodHome have ads?

YI Home shows ads; CodHome does not.

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

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and CodHome every 4 months. Most recently, YI Home was updated on November 1, 2026 and CodHome on October 30, 2026.

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