# Yi iot vs LOG

The clearest difference is rating: LOG at 5.0 against Yi iot's 3.1. LOG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Yi iot's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yi iot sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LOG asks for nothing beyond the download.

LOG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, LOG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | LOG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-ic-360-bt/id1394713256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 379 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [American Thermal instruments, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055795997) |

## What reviewers say

### Yi iot

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

Monitor your home or office remotely with live video streaming and recording. Receive instant alerts for important events and communicate with people or pets using two-way audio. AI-powered highlights condense footage for quick review.

**Highlights:** AI-curated video highlights, Remote access to live streams, 24/7 live streaming and recording, Two-way audio communication, Smart panoramic view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AUTO30D-Entryplan-IN（1M1D） | $4.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| 7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR | $79.99 | per year |
| 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam | $139.99 | per year |
| 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras | $174.99 | per year |
| 7d. (30d.), 1 Cam | $4.99 | one-time |

**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


### LOG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-ic-360-bt/id1394713256)

Monitor time, temperature, and humidity during product distribution. This app helps ensure your cold chain integrity by providing real-time tracking data.

**Highlights:** Time tracking, Temperature monitoring, Humidity tracking, Distribution channel analysis, Cold chain integrity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yi iot free?

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

### Is LOG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yi iot or LOG?

LOG is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while LOG averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Yi iot or LOG have ads?

Yi iot shows ads; LOG does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yi iot or LOG?

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and LOG every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on October 29, 2026 and LOG on October 7, 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.*