Comparison

Yi iot vs WEWATCH CAM

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

WEWATCH CAM

This app provides a value-added service for managing camera subscriptions. It outlines payment, renewal, and cancellation policies for auto-renewing subscriptions, ensuring users understand the terms of service.

Highlights
  • Auto-renewal service details
  • Subscription payment information
  • How to disable auto-renewal
  • Privacy terms link
  • Subscription service agreement link
Features
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Auto-renew Service Introduction Payment:Subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your iTunes account. Renew:Subscription will automatially renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Disable autorenewal:To manage your subscriptions or to disable autorenewal after purchase, go to your iTunes account settings. A subscription cannnot be cancelled during the active subscription period. Privacy Terms:http://sw.imoobox.com/PrivacyEN_WW.html Subscription Service Agreement:http://sw.imoobox.com/CloudServiceTermsEN_HG.html

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
WEWATCH CAM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot at 3.1 against WEWATCH CAM's 1.9. Yi iot also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 13) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). WEWATCH CAM's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 WEWATCH CAM sells 2 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

Yi iot holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 13% of WEWATCH CAM'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, WEWATCH CAM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Yi iot versus WEWATCH CAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotWEWATCH CAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (5K ratings) — better1.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews12.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDMoobox Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Yi iot

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

WEWATCH CAM

All ratings13 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral15.4%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

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

WEWATCH CAM

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
2 purchases

WEWATCH CAM

Subscriptions2
  • Value add service for 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Value add service for 1 year$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WEWATCH CAM free?
WEWATCH CAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or WEWATCH CAM?
Yi iot is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while WEWATCH CAM averages 1.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Yi iot or WEWATCH CAM have ads?
Yi iot shows ads; WEWATCH CAM does not.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or WEWATCH CAM?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and WEWATCH CAM monthly. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on October 21, 2026 and WEWATCH CAM on October 6, 2026.

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