Comparison

Yi iot vs ULooka

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

ULooka

Monitor your business or home remotely with live video streaming and playback. Receive instant alerts for motion detection and communicate with family via voice calls. Share access securely with others.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming and playback
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way voice communication
  • Remote camera control (360° rotation)
  • Secure sharing with permissions
  • Infrared night vision
  • Recording and snapshot capabilities
Features
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【远程监控】手机WiFi绑定连接,随时随地查看您的商铺、工厂、办公室、公寓、花园、房间等实时视频、录像回放。 【移动侦测】任何异动及时报警推送信息,您可以及时查看实时信息,更加守护您的安全。 【语音通话】随时随地可与家人语音互动,让亲情更近一些。 【分享功能】通过二维码一键扫码与家人分享,可设置不同权限。 【修改P2P密码】更改设备初始密码,使用更加安全。 【360°旋转】手机可远程操控,上下左右180度旋转,查看您家中的每个角落。 【其它功能】支持红外夜视、录像、拍照,在线升级等功能。

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
ULooka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot at 3.1 against ULooka's 1.8. Yi iot also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 120) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). ULooka's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. ULooka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yi iot holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 4.9K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 9% of ULooka's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, ULooka every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Yi iot versus ULooka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotULooka
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (4.9K ratings) — better1.8 (120 ratings)
Positive reviews5.4% of reviews8.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better120
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDShenzhen Aneka Electronics Technology Co.LTD

Customer experience

Yi iot

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

ULooka

All ratings120 ratings
Positive17.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative78.3%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative88.5%

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

ULooka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

ULooka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ULooka free?
ULooka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or ULooka?
Yi iot is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while ULooka averages 1.8 from 120 ratings.
Do Yi iot or ULooka have ads?
Yi iot shows ads; ULooka does not.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or ULooka?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and ULooka every 6 weeks. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on September 24, 2026 and ULooka on September 12, 2026.

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