Yi iot vs ULooka
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-curated video highlights
- Remote access to live streams
- 24/7 live streaming and recording
- Two-way audio communication
- Smart panoramic view
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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
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.
- 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
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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。
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Yi iot | ULooka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (4.9K ratings) — better | 1.8 (120 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | 8.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | 120 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 374 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZK (HK) LIMITED | Shenzhen Aneka Electronics Technology Co.LTD |
Customer experience
Yi iot
ULooka
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
Yi iot
- 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
- 7d. (30d.), 1 Cam$4.99
ULooka
No in-app purchases









