# Yi iot vs Kemo

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | Kemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews) | **[4.6 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kemo/id1484584645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **92K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | **17.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#52** |
| Size | 374 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [NumLake Tech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812597874) |

## What reviewers say

### Yi iot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### Kemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kemo/id1484584645)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyclic 15 day, use 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| U-Cyclic 14 day, use 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| R-cycle 30 day,service 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| R-Service 6 month,cycle 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| R-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| R-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| RA-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| R-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| R-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| R-Service 1 year,cycle 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| R-cycle 30 day, service 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| RA-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to format SD card
- Inconsistent battery life
- Randomly logged out of app

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Faster live video feed
- Ability to view recorded videos without subscription
- Improved motion detection sensitivity


## Frequently asked 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 #193 in the App Store charts, and Kemo at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*