Mycam vs Yi iot +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mycam
Connect your doorbell to your phone via P2P for convenient, quick, and practical remote monitoring. Stay informed about visitors anytime, anywhere with just a mobile network connection. This app serves as an excellent helper for your door.
- P2P doorbell connection
- Remote visitor monitoring
- Real-time notifications
- Convenient and practical
- Anytime, anywhere access
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Mycam Way to connect the battery the doorbell, using the P2P connection convenient, quick and practical;As long as the mobile phone network, anytime, anywhere can know whether to have friends, relatives, visitors;It is a door is a good helper
Yi iot +
Detect and identify unfamiliar electronic devices and hidden lenses nearby. Gain peace of mind in various locations like hotels, offices, or public spaces by understanding your surroundings.
- Wireless device detection (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
- Infrared lens scanner
- Smart scan modes
- Fast and easy to use interface
- Ideal for travel privacy checks
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Protect your privacy wherever you go. This app helps you detect and identify unfamiliar electronic devices nearby, giving you peace of mind at home, in hotels, offices, or public spaces. Key Features • Wireless Device Detection – Scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals • Infrared Lens Scanner – Use your phone’s camera to help detect hidden lenses that may be difficult to see with the naked eye • Smart Scan Modes – Choose from multiple scanning options for more accurate results • Fast & Easy to Use – Simple interface with quick scans, no technical skills required • Ideal for Travel – Check hotel rooms, rentals, or workspaces anytime for extra awareness Why Use This App? Privacy matters. This app helps you stay informed about nearby electronic devices and better understand your surroundings in everyday situations. Subscription Information Some features require a subscription. Subscriptions include auto-renewable options and in-app purchases, which can be managed or canceled at any time in your device settings. Privacy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdfkEu3RYGS6kgFeM1oLv81TVRX9YELKoUi3wKuPPDA/edit?usp=sharing Terms - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndz_D8epe-_g5A8NlPu2iXx8L7dCbMe28YcuVofPUIE/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mycam at none against Yi iot +'s 2. Mycam also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 iot + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Mycam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mycam holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 909 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Mycam's written reviews are positive against 9% of Yi iot +'s.
Mycam ships an update every 3 weeks, Yi iot + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mycam | Yi iot + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better | 4.1 (909 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews — better | 9.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 909 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 彬 舒 | Joshua Jarvis |
Customer experience
Mycam
Yi iot +
Bugs and requests
Mycam
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot format SD card
- Recorded videos not accessible
- App crashes during setup
- Timezone settings not working
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view multiple cameras at once
- Option to set recording schedules
- Improved motion detection and notifications
- Better cloud storage and playback options
Yi iot +
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mycam
No in-app purchases
Yi iot +
- Premuim$4.997 Days
- Get Premuim3 Days trial$4.997 Days
