Comparison

Yi iot vs Kemo

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

Kemo

Easily set up your smart home devices and receive instant alerts for visitors or motion. Monitor your home with high-definition video, and communicate with visitors from anywhere. Offers various subscription plans for extended service.

Highlights
  • Easy device setup
  • Instant visitor/motion alerts
  • High-definition video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Automatic subscription renewal
Features
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- Easy to set up your devices in the Kemo App. - Get instant messages when visitors press the doorbell or trigger the PIR motion sensors. - Monitor your home in high definition video. See, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere. Automatic Subscription Instructions: 1. Service name: Cyclic 15 day, use 1 month(1 month);R-cycle 30 day,service 6 month(6 months);R-cycle 30 day, service 1 year(1 year) 2. Price: continuous package for 1 month product is $3.99, continuous package for 6 months product is $28.99, continuous package for 1 year product is $29.99 3. For an account that purchases an automatic subscription service, we will automatically deduct the next period of fees within 24 hours from your iTunes account before the service expires, and extend the corresponding service content, service conditions and service period. 4. If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually open the Apple phone "Settings"-->Enter "iTunes Store & App Store"-->Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select "Aiwit" to cancel the subscription. If you do not close the automatic subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will be deemed that you have agreed to continue the authorization, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. User agreement: https://api.v2.gdxp.com/install_agreement_v2 Privacy agreement: https://api.v2.gdxp.com/privacy_agreement/aiwit Subscription Service agreement: https://api.v2.gdxp.com/renewal

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
Kemo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kemo at 4.6 against Yi iot's 3.1. Kemo also leads on ratings volume (92K vs 4.9K) and review sentiment (17% vs 5%). 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 Kemo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kemo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kemo has 92K ratings behind it against 4.9K, 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 17% of Kemo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, Kemo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Yi iot versus Kemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotKemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (4.9K ratings)4.6 (92K ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews17.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K92K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#191#51 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB168 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDNumLake Tech Limited

Customer experience

Yi iot

All ratings4,938 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative44.2%
Written reviews1,200 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative90.2%

Kemo

All ratings92,015 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews2,063 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative75.4%

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

Kemo

From 92K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear video quality
  • 👍 Easy installation
  • 🔋 Long-lasting battery
  • 💡 Wireless and rechargeable
  • 🔒 Decent security features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Delayed motion detection
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔒 Forced subscription for cloud storage
  • 👎 Poor customer service

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

Kemo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inability to format SD card
  • Inconsistent battery life
  • Randomly logged out of app

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Faster live video feed
  • Ability to view recorded videos without subscription
  • 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
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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
12 purchases

Kemo

Subscriptions12
  • Cyclic 15 day, use 1 month$3.991 Month
  • U-Cyclic 14 day, use 1 year3 Months trial$19.991 Year
  • R-cycle 30 day,service 6 month1 Month trial$28.996 Months
Show 9 more
  • R-Service 6 month,cycle 30 day1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • R-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • R-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • RA-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day$29.991 Year
  • R-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • R-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • R-Service 1 year,cycle 30 day1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • R-cycle 30 day, service 1 year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • RA-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kemo free?
Kemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or Kemo?
Kemo is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Kemo averages 4.6 from 92K ratings.
Do Yi iot or Kemo have ads?
Both Yi iot and Kemo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or Kemo?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kemo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on October 15, 2026 and Kemo on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Yi iot or Kemo?
Yi iot currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and Kemo at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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