Comparison

Y CAM vs Smart Endoscope

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

Head to head
About

Y CAM

This application connects to WIFI image transmission equipment, enabling wireless image transfer to your device. It allows for real-time, anytime, anywhere image data transmission via a wireless WIFI connection.

Highlights
  • WIFI image transmission
  • Wireless connection to iOS devices
  • Real-time image data transfer
  • Anytime, anywhere access
Features
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Y-CAM application software is a combination of WIFI image transmission equipment using the software. with WIFI settings to achieve the camera through wireless WIFI and IOS system terminal equipment connection of application software.allows users to truly achieve anytime, anywhere,free wireless transmission of image data.

About

Smart Endoscope

Connect select otoscopes and borescope models to your mobile device to control the device, capture photos, and record videos. Save your captured content directly to your phone. Requires camera permission for photo and video functions.

Highlights
  • Connects to otoscopes and borescopes
  • Control device via mobile
  • Capture photos
  • Record videos
  • Save content to device
Features
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Smart Endoscope app connects select otoscopes and borescope models with your mobile device. The app gives you control of the otoscope or borescope with your mobile device. You can take photos or record videos and save that content to your mobile device with the app. You may need to give the app camera permission to take photos and videos. These are normal permission requests for an app to make. 【Automatic Renewal Membership Instructions】 1.Service Name: Smart Endoscope Premium Monthly Plan, Smart Endoscope Premium Annual Plan. 2.Price: $4.99 / month, $49.99 / year. 3.Accounts with auto-renewal enabled will be automatically charged via the iTunes account within 24 hours before the end of each billing period, and the membership validity will be extended by one month. 4.To cancel the subscription, please manually open your iPhone "Settings" → enter "iTunes Store & App Store" → tap "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, tap "Subscriptions", choose "Smart Endoscope Premium", and cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, it will be automatically renewed. 5.Payment Terms: https://d.gto.so/SmartEndoscope/premium_conditions.html 6.Privacy Policy: https://d.gto.so/SmartEndoscope/privacy_policy.html Disclaimer This application is not a medical app and is not intended for medical use. It must not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease or medical condition. This app is intended for general inspection purposes only.

Screenshots

Y CAM3 screens
Smart Endoscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Endoscope at 3.8 against Y CAM's 1.6. Smart Endoscope also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 15%) and ratings volume (631 vs 25). Y CAM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Smart Endoscope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Y CAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Endoscope holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Endoscope has 631 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Y CAM's written reviews are positive against 46% of Smart Endoscope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Y CAM ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Endoscope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Y CAM versus Smart Endoscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterY CAMSmart Endoscope
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (25 ratings)3.8 (631 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews45.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25631 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer文明 李Grus IoT

Customer experience

Y CAM

All ratings22 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative86.4%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive15.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative77.4%

Smart Endoscope

All ratings631 ratings
Positive69.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative27.4%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative48.8%

User reviews

Y CAM

From 25 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with older iOS versions (historically)
  • 👍 Basic viewing functionality (historically)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes on launch
  • 🐛 Cannot connect to camera
  • 🐛 No image displayed
  • 🐛 App unresponsive
  • 🐛 Cannot change resolution

Smart Endoscope

From 631 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔍 Excellent image quality
  • 🚑 Helpful for medical purposes
  • 💡 Useful for home diagnostics
  • 🔍 Clear and detailed visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • 🔍 Image quality deterioration over time
  • 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
  • 🔧 Difficult setup process

Bugs and requests

Y CAM

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • App closes immediately on launch
  • Camera disconnect error
  • No image displayed
  • Cannot change resolution
Show 5 more
  • Cannot reset WiFi from app
  • Cannot save video or photo
  • App becomes unresponsive
  • App closes by itself
  • Screen is one-sided and unresponsive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Software update for iOS compatibility
  • Bug fixes for connectivity issues
  • Improved user interface
  • Support for newer iOS versions
  • Fix for recording functionality

Smart Endoscope

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after recent update
  • Inability to connect device to app
  • Saved photos/videos not accessible
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Activation code issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bluetooth connectivity option
  • Improved app stability
  • More device compatibility
  • Better customer support
  • Easier setup and pairing process

In-app purchases

None

Y CAM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Endoscope

Subscriptions2
  • SmartEndoscope Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • SmartEndoscope Premium Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Y CAM free?
Y CAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Endoscope free?
Smart Endoscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Y CAM or Smart Endoscope?
Smart Endoscope is rated higher. Y CAM averages 1.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Smart Endoscope averages 3.8 from 631 ratings.
Do Y CAM or Smart Endoscope have ads?
Neither Y CAM nor Smart Endoscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Y CAM or Smart Endoscope?
Y CAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Endoscope fortnightly. Most recently, Y CAM was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Endoscope on October 30, 2026.

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