Comparison

Yi iot vs Cam&Cam

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

Cam&Cam

Transform two iOS devices into a comprehensive video monitoring system. Stream live video from anywhere, whether for home security, baby monitoring, or as a portable webcam. No complex setup or extra hardware is required.

Highlights
  • Video monitoring system
  • Live video streaming
  • Remote access
  • Baby monitor functionality
  • Home security camera
  • Portable webcam setup
Features
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Cam&Cam: Turn Two iOS Devices into a Smart Video Monitoring System With just a few taps, Cam&Cam transforms any two iOS devices into a powerful video monitoring solution. Whether you're on Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, 4G, or blazing-fast 5G — Cam&Cam keeps you connected. No need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Stream and monitor live video from anywhere in the world. Use Cam&Cam for: Keeping an eye on your home, car, garage, or office Monitoring your baby or pets while you're away Turning your devices into IP cameras — no extra hardware needed Using your iPhone or iPad as a portable Wi-Fi camera Setting up live video in seconds, wherever you are Creating a simple webcam setup with just two iOS devices No complicated setup. No technical skills required. Just install, connect, and go. Subscriptions & Pricing Cam&Cam offers auto-renewable subscriptions: weekly, monthly, and yearly — so you can choose the plan that fits your needs. A free trial is available, and once it ends, a subscription is required to continue monitoring. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://appcamcam.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
Cam&Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Yi iot at free with in-app purchases against Cam&Cam's subscription. Yi iot also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 86). Cam&Cam's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 5%) and rating (3.6 vs 3.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Yi iot sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cam&Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cam&Cam holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 4.9K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 42% of Cam&Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, Cam&Cam every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Yi iot versus Cam&Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotCam&Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (4.9K ratings)3.6 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.4% of reviews41.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better86
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDHave a nice day

Customer experience

Yi iot

All ratings4,938 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative44.2%
Written reviews1,181 reviews
Positive5.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative90.0%

Cam&Cam

All ratings86 ratings
Positive61.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative52.3%

User reviews

Yi iot

From 4.9K 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

Cam&Cam

From 86 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient monitoring
  • 🔒 Secure home surveillance
  • 💡 Versatile camera options
  • 🔋 Minimal data usage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔋 High battery drain on older devices
  • 💰 Subscription-based model
  • 🕰️ Short trial period
  • 🔇 Audio issues

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

Cam&Cam

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera disconnects when phone screen is locked
  • App crashes after updates
  • Video and audio not working
  • Forced app restarts every 24 hours
  • Inability to reconnect to streaming device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to cycle through different camera lenses
  • Option to disable auto-renew
  • Support for Samsung to iPhone connections
  • Compatibility with older devices
  • Improved motion detection sensitivity

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
10 purchases

Cam&Cam

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly premium$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Weekly premium2 variants$4.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Cam&Cam Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Welcome Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited Monthly premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium New$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cam&Cam free?
Cam&Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or Cam&Cam?
Cam&Cam is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Cam&Cam averages 3.6 from 86 ratings.
Do Yi iot or Cam&Cam have ads?
Yi iot shows ads; Cam&Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or Cam&Cam?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cam&Cam every 8 days. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cam&Cam on September 9, 2026.

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