# Yi iot vs WEWATCH CAM

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 update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). WEWATCH CAM's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, WEWATCH CAM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | WEWATCH CAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews)** | [1.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wewatch-cam/id1589928906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | **12.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 374 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [Moobox Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013356565) |

## What reviewers say

### Yi iot

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

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


### WEWATCH CAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wewatch-cam/id1589928906)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value add service for 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Value add service for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 22, 2026 and WEWATCH CAM on October 6, 2026.

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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.*