Comparison

Yi iot vs iCam365

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

Head to head
About

Yi iot

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
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Yi iot – Smarter Security, Smarter Life Stay close to what matters most with Yi iot. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, Yi iot helps you see, hear, and protect—anytime, anywhere. Key Features -AI-Curated Highlights: Review the most important moments in seconds without scrubbing through hours of video. -Access from Anywhere: Cloud storage keeps your memories safe, even if your device is lost or damaged. -24/7 Live Streaming & Recording: Safety that never sleeps—always know what’s happening in real time. -Two-Way Audio: Talk to family, pets, or visitors with a simple tap. -Smart Panoramic View: Move your phone to explore every corner instantly. Optional Cloud Subscription Upgrade with flexible cloud plans to unlock advanced features like AI highlights, unlimited playback, and continuous 24/7 recording. Auto-renewing subscriptions info: -Subscription name:15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $19.99 per month -Subscription name:7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $99.99 per month -Subscription name:15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per month -Subscription name:7d. Loop(365d), 3 CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $249.99 per year -Subscription name:30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $149.99 per year -Subscription name:Response Service(30d) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $12.99 per year -Subscription name:Response Service(365d) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $69.99 per year -Subscription name:1,7,365,CVR,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $79.99 per year -Subscription name:5,15,365,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per year -Subscription name:5,30,365,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $179.99 per year 

-Subscription name:5,30,365,CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $199.99 per year -Subscription name:1-7-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $4.99 per month -Subscription name:1-30-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $9.49 per month -Subscription name:07d. Loop(365d.),2 Cam -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $20.49 per year -Subscription name:07d. Loop(30d.),2 Cam -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $2.49 per month 
-Payment: The user confirms the purchase and pays it with their iTunes account. -Cancel renewal:If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in Itunes / Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription expire -Renew:Apple ITunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription cycle will be postponed for one month after the deduction is successful
-Precautions:After renewing the subscription automatically, the service is free for the first month, and the trial period ends from the day of purchase to the day of next month, and the charge is automatically deducted -Terms of use:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/terms_of_use?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -Privacy policy:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/privacy_agreement?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -YI Cloud Service Agreement:https://api.yitechnology.com/homecamera/cloud_agreement_ios.html -Automatic Renewal Service Agreement:https://app.yitechnology.com/#/YihomeAutoRenewalAgreement

About

iCam365

This application serves as a management terminal for network cameras. It facilitates the connection and organization of multiple network cameras, providing a centralized hub for monitoring and control.

Highlights
  • Connect network cameras
  • Manage network cameras
  • Centralized camera terminal
  • Network camera monitoring
Features
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iCam365 network camera management terminal to help connect and manage network cameras

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
iCam3653 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCam365 at 3.7 against Yi iot's 3.1. iCam365 also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 5%). Yi iot's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5K vs 1.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Yi iot sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and iCam365 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCam365 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 38% of iCam365's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, iCam365 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Yi iot versus iCam365: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotiCam365
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (5K ratings)3.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews37.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB338 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDShenzhen Tange Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Yi iot

All ratings4,958 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative44.5%
Written reviews1,207 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative90.2%

iCam365

All ratings1,506 ratings
Positive65.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews1,581 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative55.5%

User reviews

Yi iot

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Useful security features
  • 💡 Versatile motion tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🔋 Camera resets and reboots
  • 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
  • 🤖 Unreliable motion detection and alerts
  • 🙄 Excessive and intrusive ads

iCam365

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📹 Clear, high-quality video
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 🌐 Easy to set up and use
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🔊 Useful audio capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty connecting to WiFi
  • 🔒 Concerns about account security
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 🛑 Frequent disconnections
  • 💸 Aggressive upselling for paid features

Bugs and requests

Yi iot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

iCam365

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to view recorded videos
  • Camera feed frequently freezes or disconnects
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Issues with SD card recording and playback

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow multiple users to access cameras
  • Improve video playback and storage options
  • Add more customization and control settings
  • Provide better customer support and documentation

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Yi iot

Subscriptions12
  • AUTO30D-Entryplan-IN(1M1D)$4.991 Month
  • 1month 15-day 1cam motion7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 30D-Entryplan-IN(1M1D)$9.991 Month
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  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam$15.991 Month
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR$18.991 Month
  • 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$22.991 Month
  • 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$25.991 Month
  • 30D-Entryplan-IN(1Y1D)$26.991 Year
  • 12month 15-day 1cam motion3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam3 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras3 Days trial$174.991 Year
One-time1
  • 7d. (30d.), 1 Cam$4.99
11 purchases

iCam365

One-time11
  • 告警云录像月套餐(3天循环录)$1.99
  • 告警云录像月套餐(7天循环录)$2.99
  • 全天云录像月套餐(7天循环录)$3.99
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  • 告警云录像月套餐(30天循环录)$3.99
  • 全天云录像月套餐(30天循环录)$5.99
  • 超级AI识别年套餐$9.99
  • 告警云录像年套餐(3天循环录)$14.99
  • 告警云录像年套餐(7天循环录)$17.99
  • 全天云录像年套餐(7天循环录)$29.99
  • 告警云录像年套餐(30天循环录)$35.99
  • 全天云录像年套餐(30天循环录)$59.99

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCam365 free?
iCam365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or iCam365?
iCam365 is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while iCam365 averages 3.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Yi iot or iCam365 have ads?
Both Yi iot and iCam365 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or iCam365?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and iCam365 every 9 days. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on October 26, 2026 and iCam365 on October 25, 2026.

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