Comparison

YCamera vs cam720

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

Head to head
About

YCamera

This application enables wireless image transmission from a camera to an iOS device via Wi-Fi. It allows users to achieve real-time, free wireless transfer of image data anytime and anywhere.

Highlights
  • WIFI image transmission
  • Wireless connection to iOS devices
  • Real-time image data transfer
  • Free wireless transmission
  • Anytime, anywhere access
Features
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YCamera 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

cam720

This mobile client connects to smart cameras for real-time monitoring, video chat, and remote playback. It offers features like automatic tracking of moving objects, zone detection with sound alarms, and intelligent voice control integration. Keep an eye on your home, office, or pets from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Video chat
  • Remote playback
  • Automatic tracking
  • Zone detection with sound alarm
  • Intelligent voice control
Features
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"cam720" is a mobile client for smart cameras. Through cloud monitoring P2P technology, cam720 can realize real-time monitoring, video chat, remote playback, abnormal alarm and other functions, such as after connecting to a smart camera. You can experience the following features: ·Watching the store and watching the home: View the real-time video of home, shops, offices and other places at any time, allowing you to easily manage the office, protect the safety of your home at any time, realize remote care, intelligent companionship, and share a wonderful life. ·Automatic Tracking: Track moving objects, lock on abnormal targets, and record videos. ·Zone detection: Key area detection and sound alarm can be set. After abnormal human activity/environment is detected, the on-site alarm will sound and the abnormal information will be pushed immediately, helping you discover potential safety hazards at the first time. ·Intelligent voice control: Link to Tmall Genie, voice control to turn on/off the smart camera, making your use more comfortable. cam720, Zhilian Life, you can watch your home, store and pet at any time, making your life safer and more exciting. This application complies with Apple's standard terms of service. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YCamera3 screens
cam7204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: cam720 at 4.7 against YCamera's 2.0. cam720 also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 68) and review sentiment (32% vs 20%). YCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. cam720 sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. YCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

cam720 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: cam720 has 13K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of YCamera's written reviews are positive against 32% of cam720's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
YCamera versus cam720: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYCameracam720
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (68 ratings)4.7 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews31.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6813K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB391 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文明 李Shenzhen Zhihuizai IOT Co., Ltd

Customer experience

YCamera

All ratings68 ratings
Positive19.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative73.5%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative75.0%

cam720

All ratings12,945 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews626 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative58.0%

Bugs and requests

YCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

cam720

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera keeps going offline
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Firmware updates fail to install
  • Inconsistent performance and connectivity
  • Cloud storage and recording issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add user manual and instructions
  • Improve app stability and responsiveness
  • Allow more flexible settings and customization
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Enhance video recording and playback features

In-app purchases

None

YCamera

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

cam720

Subscriptions8
  • Event based 3-day cloud storage$1.991 Month
  • 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Event based 7-day cloud storage$3.491 Month
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  • AI智能分析-连续包月$4.991 Month
  • 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Event based 30-day cloud storage$10.991 Month
  • 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)2 variants$15.991 Month
  • 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year)$44.991 Year
One-time12
  • 币种专属套餐$1.99
  • video save for 3 days(1 month)$3.99
  • video save for 7 days(1 month)$5.99
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  • 3Day cloud storage quarter package$9.99
  • video save for 7 days(1 month)$10.49
  • 7Day cloud storage quarter package2 variants$15.99
  • video save for 30 days(1 month)$17.99
  • video save for 3 days(365 days)$33.99
  • 事件型30天云存储季度套餐$54.99
  • 事件型7天云存储年套餐$54.99
  • 事件型30天云存储年套餐$179.99
  • 无限量任意观看【720天】$249.99

Questions

Is YCamera free?
YCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cam720 free?
cam720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YCamera or cam720?
cam720 is rated higher. YCamera averages 2.0 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while cam720 averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do YCamera or cam720 have ads?
cam720 shows ads; YCamera does not.
Which is updated more often, YCamera or cam720?
YCamera ships an update every 3 weeks, and cam720 every 3 weeks. Most recently, YCamera was updated on June 10, 2026 and cam720 on October 1, 2026.

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