# YGCamera vs Yi iot

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.

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.

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.

YGCamera ships an update fortnightly, Yi iot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YGCamera | Yi iot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ygcamera/id1221830973/reviews) | **[3.1 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **8.3% of reviews** | 5.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [瑶 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530216653) | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) |

## What reviewers say

### YGCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ygcamera/id1221830973)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Yi iot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1month 15-day 1cam motion | $9.99 | per month |
| 30D-Entryplan-IN（1M1D） | $9.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam | $15.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR | $18.99 | per month |
| 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $22.99 | per month |
| 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $25.99 | per month |
| 30D-Entryplan-IN（1Y1D） | $26.99 | per year |
| 12month 15-day 1cam motion | $59.99 | per year |
| 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam | $139.99 | per year |
| 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras | $174.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Useful security features
- 💡 Versatile motion tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🔋 Camera resets and reboots
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
- 🤖 Unreliable motion detection and alerts
- 🙄 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*