Comparison

YI Home vs Trusted Helper

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

Trusted Helper

Connects families with verified babysitters and caregivers in their local area. Features safety verification for all caregivers, allowing families to book with confidence. Offers tools for browsing profiles, requesting bookings, and direct communication.

Highlights
  • Verified babysitter profiles
  • Safety verification and background checks
  • Browse experience and availability
  • Direct booking requests
  • In-app chat and calling
  • Caregiver profile creation
Features
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Trusted Helpers — Verified babysitters, safe connections Trusted Helpers connects families with verified babysitters and caregivers in their area. Every babysitter goes through a safety verification, so you can book with confidence and focus on what matters most: your family. For Families Browse verified babysitter profiles near you See experience, availability, skills, and references Request bookings directly through the app Unlock full contact details after a confirmed booking Chat, call, and schedule with trusted caregivers For Babysitters Create a free profile and get discovered by families Set your availability, experience, and hourly rate Receive and manage booking requests Get verified and stand out to families Upgrade to Babysitter Premium for unlimited profile views and priority placement Safety First All caregivers are verified through identity checks and background screening. Families can review complete profiles, references, and safety badges before booking. Legal Privacy Policy: https://trustedhelpers-connect.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://trustedhelpers-connect.lovable.app/terms By downloading or using Trusted Helpers, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Screenshots

YI Home4 screens
Trusted Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trusted Helper at 5.0 against YI Home's 4.3. Trusted Helper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). YI Home's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 1) and chart position (#81 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. Trusted Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trusted Helper 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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
YI Home versus Trusted Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYI HomeTrusted Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (72K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings72K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDAll cleaning solution inc

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

Trusted Helper

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

Trusted Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YI Home free?
YI Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trusted Helper free?
Trusted Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YI Home or Trusted Helper?
Trusted Helper is rated higher. YI Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Trusted Helper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do YI Home or Trusted Helper have ads?
YI Home shows ads; Trusted Helper does not.

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