Comparison

Yi iot vs RC GPS

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 workspace remotely with live streaming, two-way audio, and AI-powered event highlights. Access recordings from anywhere and receive alerts for important moments. Optional cloud subscriptions offer enhanced features and storage.

Highlights
  • AI-curated event highlights
  • Remote access to live streaming and recordings
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Smart panoramic view
  • Optional cloud subscription plans
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

RC GPS

Control your UAV in real-time via WiFi. View, capture, and record live footage directly to your phone. Save precious moments and enjoy convenient viewing on the go.

Highlights
  • Real-time UAV flight control
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Live video streaming
  • Photo and video capture
  • Save media to phone
  • Convenient real-time viewing
Features
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This APP connects to the uav through WIFI to control the uav flight in real time. The mobile phone displays the real-time picture taken by the uav, which can be taken and recorded, and saved to the mobile phone for convenient real-time viewing, travel and travel, and recording beautiful moments of life

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
RC GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RC GPS at 50% against Yi iot's 5%. RC GPS also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Yi iot's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RC GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RC GPS holds the better App Store score, 3.7 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. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 50% of RC GPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, RC GPS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Yi iot versus RC GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotRC GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (5K ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Yi iot

All ratings4,973 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative44.5%
Written reviews1,215 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative90.2%

RC GPS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

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

RC GPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Yi iot

Subscriptions10
  • 1month 15-day 1cam motion7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 30D-Entryplan-IN(1M1D)$9.991 Month
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam$15.991 Month
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  • 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
  • 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam3 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras3 Days trial$174.991 Year
None

RC GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RC GPS free?
RC GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or RC GPS?
RC GPS is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while RC GPS averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Yi iot or RC GPS have ads?
Yi iot shows ads; RC GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or RC GPS?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and RC GPS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on November 8, 2026 and RC GPS on November 3, 2026.

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