# YGCamera vs StarEye

The clearest difference is rating: StarEye at 3.0 against YGCamera's 2.1. YGCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarEye sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. YGCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarEye holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of YGCamera's written reviews are positive against 12% of StarEye's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YGCamera | StarEye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ygcamera/id1221830973/reviews) | **[3.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **11.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [瑶 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530216653) | [Shenzhen Xuanyuanxing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523975769) |

## 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


### StarEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767)

Easily configure and manage smart home devices with one-click setup. Access cloud storage for recordings, photos, and videos, and monitor your devices remotely. Receive instant notifications for activity, such as guest arrivals.

**Highlights:** One-click device configuration, Cloud storage for records, photos, and videos, Remote device monitoring, On-demand photo and video capture, Push notifications for activity

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day cycle storage (1 Month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 1 Month | $5.49 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 1 month | $8.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 20s record | $10.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 30s record | $16.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $17.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 6 Month | $20.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $20.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $24.99 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 6 Month | $37.49 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 12 month | $40.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $41.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YGCamera free?

YGCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StarEye free?

StarEye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YGCamera or StarEye?

StarEye is rated higher. YGCamera averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while StarEye averages 3.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do YGCamera or StarEye have ads?

Neither YGCamera nor StarEye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YGCamera or StarEye?

YGCamera ships an update fortnightly, and StarEye fortnightly. Most recently, YGCamera was updated on October 24, 2026 and StarEye on October 23, 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.*