Comparison

YI Gimbal vs ZY Cami

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

Head to head
About

YI Gimbal

This device offers smooth, stable video recording with 3-axis stabilization and a 360° pan axis. It connects wirelessly to your smartphone via Bluetooth for easy camera control and features intelligent subject tracking. Capture stunning panoramic shots and utilize advanced modes through its companion app.

Highlights
  • 3-axis stabilization
  • 360° pan axis
  • Integrated Bluetooth connectivity
  • Wireless camera control
  • SmartTrack subject following
  • Panoramic photo modes
  • Companion app with advanced features
Features
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360° Pan Axis With 3-axis there is more flexibility to shoot the angles you want, and with a full 360° pan axis you can get more coverage of the scenes you want. Get the desired angle with some of the smoothest footage. Integrated Bluetooth Easily connect to your smartphone using the integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.0. Just turn on the gimbal and connect to your smartphone’s Bluetooth. Wireless control Once connected to Bluetooth you can control your smartphone’s camera from one place, with one hand. Use the gimbal shutter button to stop/start recording and the Mode Button to change operation modes. Smart Track With SmartTrack enabled, the gimbal uses its powerful brushless motors to follow your selected subject and capture stable footage. Whether it’s small vibrations, or more intense instability, the YI Smartphone Gimbal stays steady and on your subject. Panoramic Mode (180°/360°/ Ultra Wide Angle) Activate panoramic mode and the gimbal will take a series of photos in Pan mode to create an ultra-wide panoramic picture. Easy to Use Unlike other handheld gimbals the YI Smartphone Gimbal keeps things simple so you can focus on capturing great footage. It has a simple interface that makes control and mode switching easy, innovative, and intuitive. YI Gimbal App The accompanying app provides a user friendly experience with more features to capture original content. Use Smart Track, Panoramic Mode, and Long Exposure (iOS) to get the most out of your YI Smartphone Gimbal.

About

ZY Cami

This app empowers mobile filmmakers to create, edit, and share videos with ease. It offers advanced recording capabilities, one-click editing templates, and a suite of creative tools to enhance your content.

Highlights
  • 4K video recording at 60fps
  • SMART video templates for one-click editing
  • Transition effects, special effects, fonts, stickers
  • Various editing templates & video filters
  • One-Touch AI Beautification
  • Intuitive and foolproof interface
Features
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ZY Cami is a versatile ZHIYUN app that provides a comprehensive and intuitive solution for mobile filmmakers to create, edit and share their videos. Unleash your creativity with 4K video recording at 60fps! Newly-released SMART video templates allow you to edit with just a single click! Share your moments with your friends anytime! Various editing tools and features. Refined editing system to shorten your learning curve and improve efficiency. TOP FILMING FEATURES: Supports 4K video recording up to 60fps Intuitive and foolproof interface One-Touch AI Beautification SMART mode video templates lets you edit with just a single click TOP EDITING FEATURES TO UNLEASH CREATIVITY: Provides transition effects, special effects, fonts, stickers Various editing templates & video filters available Discover a fantastic mobile filmmaking world in ZY Cami! EULA: https://www.apple.com.cn/legal/internet-services/itunes/cn/terms.html

Screenshots

YI Gimbal4 screens
ZY Cami4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YI Gimbal at 3.0 against ZY Cami's 2.0. YI Gimbal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). ZY Cami's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. ZY Cami sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. YI Gimbal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YI Gimbal holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZY Cami has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of YI Gimbal's written reviews are positive against 13% of ZY Cami's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YI Gimbal ships an update every 3 months, ZY Cami every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
YI Gimbal versus ZY Cami: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYI GimbalZY Cami
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (205 ratings)
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1205 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Xiaoyi Technology Co., Ltd.桂林智神信息技术有限公司

Customer experience

YI Gimbal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative81.1%

ZY Cami

All ratings204 ratings
Positive22.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative72.5%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative79.1%

Bugs and requests

YI Gimbal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ZY Cami

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Firmware update failures
  • Incorrect frame rate recording
  • Tracking and focus issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Add support for more video codecs and frame rates
  • Simplify user interface and onboarding
  • Provide more control options directly on the gimbal

In-app purchases

None

YI Gimbal

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

ZY Cami

Subscriptions6
  • Prime - Monthly Member$1.991 Month
  • Prime+ Monthly Member$2.491 Month
  • Prime - Quarterly Member$5.493 Months
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  • Prime+ Quarterly Member$6.993 Months
  • Prime - Annually Member$19.991 Year
  • Prime+ Year Member$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Prime - One-Month Pass$2.99
  • Prime+ One-Month Pass$3.99
  • Prime - One-Quarter Pass$6.99
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  • Prime+ One-Quarter Pass$8.99
  • Prime One-Year Pass$22.99
  • Prime+ One-Year Pass$29.99

Questions

Is YI Gimbal free?
YI Gimbal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZY Cami free?
ZY Cami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YI Gimbal or ZY Cami?
YI Gimbal is rated higher. YI Gimbal averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ZY Cami averages 2.0 from 205 ratings.
Do YI Gimbal or ZY Cami have ads?
Neither YI Gimbal nor ZY Cami shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YI Gimbal or ZY Cami?
YI Gimbal ships an update every 3 months, and ZY Cami every 2 months. Most recently, YI Gimbal was updated on October 8, 2026 and ZY Cami on October 31, 2026.

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