Comparison

YGCamera vs Yi iot

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

Head to head
About

YGCamera

This utility app allows you to remotely monitor your home using your phone as a network camera. View live feeds, take photos, and record videos of your surroundings. It also enables two-way communication with visitors.

Highlights
  • Live scene viewing
  • On-demand photography
  • Real-time video recording
  • Visitor alerts
  • Two-way talk with guests
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YGCamera is a network visual camera, let your phone anytime and anywhere with network under the condition of know guests visiting your home situation, mainly has the following features:1, at any time to watch in front of the scene.2, the photograph in front of the scene, video at any time.3, guests will push the police, after connect can talk to the guest

About

Yi iot

Monitor your home or workspace remotely with live streaming, two-way audio, and AI-powered event highlights. Access recordings from anywhere and receive alerts for important moments. Optional cloud subscriptions offer enhanced features and storage.

Highlights
  • AI-curated event highlights
  • Remote access to live streaming and recordings
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Smart panoramic view
  • Optional cloud subscription plans
Features
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Yi iot – Smarter Security, Smarter Life Stay close to what matters most with Yi iot. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, Yi iot helps you see, hear, and protect—anytime, anywhere. Key Features -AI-Curated Highlights: Review the most important moments in seconds without scrubbing through hours of video. -Access from Anywhere: Cloud storage keeps your memories safe, even if your device is lost or damaged. -24/7 Live Streaming & Recording: Safety that never sleeps—always know what’s happening in real time. -Two-Way Audio: Talk to family, pets, or visitors with a simple tap. -Smart Panoramic View: Move your phone to explore every corner instantly. Optional Cloud Subscription Upgrade with flexible cloud plans to unlock advanced features like AI highlights, unlimited playback, and continuous 24/7 recording. Auto-renewing subscriptions info: -Subscription name:15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $19.99 per month -Subscription name:7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $99.99 per month -Subscription name:15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per month -Subscription name:7d. Loop(365d), 3 CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $249.99 per year -Subscription name:30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $149.99 per year -Subscription name:Response Service(30d) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $12.99 per year -Subscription name:Response Service(365d) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $69.99 per year -Subscription name:1,7,365,CVR,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $79.99 per year -Subscription name:5,15,365,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per year -Subscription name:5,30,365,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $179.99 per year 

-Subscription name:5,30,365,CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $199.99 per year -Subscription name:1-7-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $4.99 per month -Subscription name:1-30-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $9.49 per month -Subscription name:07d. Loop(365d.),2 Cam -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $20.49 per year -Subscription name:07d. Loop(30d.),2 Cam -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $2.49 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 -Automatic Renewal Service Agreement:https://app.yitechnology.com/#/YihomeAutoRenewalAgreement

Screenshots

YGCamera3 screens
Yi iot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot at 3.1 against YGCamera's 2.1. Yi iot also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 7). YGCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 iot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. YGCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yi iot holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of YGCamera's written reviews are positive against 5% of Yi iot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YGCamera ships an update fortnightly, Yi iot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
YGCamera versus Yi iot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYGCameraYi iot
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)3.1 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings75K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB379 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer瑶 朱ZK (HK) LIMITED

Customer experience

YGCamera

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

Yi iot

All ratings4,973 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative44.5%
Written reviews1,215 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative90.2%

Bugs and requests

YGCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Yi iot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera randomly turns to face the wall
  • App freezes and becomes unusable after updates
  • SD card recordings not accessible without subscription
  • Alerts and notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to disable IR lights
  • Improve playback and review of recorded footage
  • Provide better customer support and communication
  • Allow more customization of motion detection zones

In-app purchases

None

YGCamera

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Yi iot

Subscriptions10
  • 1month 15-day 1cam motion7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 30D-Entryplan-IN(1M1D)$9.991 Month
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam$15.991 Month
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  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR$18.991 Month
  • 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$22.991 Month
  • 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$25.991 Month
  • 30D-Entryplan-IN(1Y1D)$26.991 Year
  • 12month 15-day 1cam motion3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam3 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras3 Days trial$174.991 Year

Questions

Is YGCamera free?
YGCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YGCamera or Yi iot?
Yi iot is rated higher. YGCamera averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Yi iot averages 3.1 from 5K ratings.
Do YGCamera or Yi iot have ads?
Yi iot shows ads; YGCamera does not.
Which is updated more often, YGCamera or Yi iot?
YGCamera ships an update fortnightly, and Yi iot every 2 weeks. Most recently, YGCamera was updated on November 2, 2026 and Yi iot on November 5, 2026.

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