Comparison

YI Home vs Aero Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YI Home

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
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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

About

Aero Control

Features
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Control your Aero with the official mobile app. Seamlessly adjust fan speed, customize oscillation patterns up to 180°, control LED lighting to set the perfect ambiance, and more. Whether you're cooling a patio, outdoor venue, or commercial space, the Aero app puts professional climate control at your fingertips – delivering up to 25° of cooling power with whisper-quiet operation.

Screenshots

YI Home4 screens
Aero Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aero Control at none against YI Home's 10. Aero Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). YI Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YI Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Aero Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, Aero Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
YI Home versus Aero Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYI HomeAero Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (72K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings72K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDCleva Technologies

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

Aero Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

YI Home

Subscriptions10
  • 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
None

Aero Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YI Home free?
YI Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aero Control free?
Aero Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YI Home or Aero Control have ads?
YI Home shows ads; Aero Control does not.
Which is updated more often, YI Home or Aero Control?
YI Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aero Control monthly. Most recently, YI Home was updated on November 7, 2026 and Aero Control on October 30, 2026.

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