# Yi iot vs iCam365

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 ratings volume (5K vs 1.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | iCam365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews) | **[3.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icam365/id1444978112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | **37.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [Shenzhen Tange Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444978111) |

## 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


### iCam365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icam365/id1444978112)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 告警云录像月套餐（3天循环录） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 告警云录像月套餐（7天循环录） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 全天云录像月套餐（7天循环录） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 告警云录像月套餐（30天循环录） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 全天云录像月套餐（30天循环录） | $5.99 | one-time |
| 超级AI识别年套餐 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 告警云录像年套餐（3天循环录） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 告警云录像年套餐（7天循环录） | $17.99 | one-time |
| 全天云录像年套餐（7天循环录） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 告警云录像年套餐（30天循环录） | $35.99 | one-time |
| 全天云录像年套餐（30天循环录） | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*