Comparison

Yi iot vs V720

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

V720

Monitor your home or business with real-time and historical video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity via app or WeChat push notifications. Securely store your footage in the cloud with optional subscription plans.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Historical video playback
  • Mobile alarm notifications
  • Device sharing
  • Optional cloud storage
Features
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V720 is a surveillance video service client for home users. With "V720", you can easily view the real-time video and historical video of your apartment, villa, shop, office and other places. Through the alarm service of "V720", you can receive abnormal alarms from the device in real time through APP push and WeChat public account push, and check them at the first time. V720-24-hour cloud surveillance video Main functions: 1. Real-time video broadcast 2. Historical video viewing 3. Mobile alarm push 4. Device usage sharing V720 provides optional cloud storage subscription service to help you store the video triggered by the camera safely in the cloud. You can review the historical video at any time during the validity period to prevent data loss caused by device loss or failure. Package types and prices: 7-day recurring storage package: ¥15/month (auto-renewal) 30-day recurring storage package: ¥28/month (auto-renewal) 30-day recurring storage package (annual payment): ¥88/year (auto-renewal) 7-day recurring storage package (annual payment): ¥88/year (auto-renewal) 30-day recurring storage package (annual payment): ¥168/year (auto-renewal) 30-day recurring storage package: ¥28/month (auto-renewal) Subscription instructions: All subscriptions are auto-renewal types unless manually turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle; Once confirmed, the fee will be deducted from the user's Apple ID account; Users can view and manage subscription status in "Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions"; After canceling the subscription, the service can still be used normally during the current subscription period. After the expiration, the subscription will stop renewing and the cloud data will be cleared. Service Agreement and Privacy Policy: Cloud Storage User Agreement: https://v720.naxclow.com/sign_in_Privacy_policy/?id=b0cb77cd531341a86c39e565fa43cbb5 Automatic Renewal Service Terms: https://v720.naxclow.com/sign_in_Privacy_policy/?id=588a3534c023b51ff03a653238a61386 Apple Standard End User Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
V7203 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: V720 at 4.3 against Yi iot's 3.1. Yi iot's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 V720 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V720 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 9% of V720's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, V720 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Yi iot versus V720: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotV720
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (4.9K ratings)4.3 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.4% of reviews8.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better4.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB170 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITED广州钱柜物联科技有限公司

Customer experience

Yi iot

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

V720

All ratings4,097 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,048 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative86.7%

User reviews

Yi iot

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Useful security features
  • 💡 Versatile motion tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🔋 Camera resets and reboots
  • 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
  • 🤖 Unreliable motion detection and alerts
  • 🙄 Excessive and intrusive ads

V720

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Decent quality for the price
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Camera works well when connected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • 💩 Terrible app with many ads and crashes
  • 🔋 Poor battery life
  • 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent performance
  • 🤯 Confusing and non-intuitive app

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

V720

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inability to connect and stay connected to cameras
  • Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Incorrect time/date display on recordings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better battery life and power management
  • More language support beyond just Chinese
  • Ability to view cameras remotely without being on the same network

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
13 purchases

V720

Subscriptions7
  • AI超级分辨率包月$0.391 Month
  • AI超级分辨率包季$0.893 Months
  • 7-Day Cloud Storage (2GB)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • AI超级分辨率包年$2.991 Year
  • 30-Day Cloud Storage (2GB)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 7-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly)7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • 30-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • 7-day rolling, 30-day storage$1.99
  • 30-day 2G cloud storage$3.99
  • 90-day 2G cloud storage$6.99
Show 3 more
  • Annual 2G cloud storage$12.99
  • Three year 2G cloud storage$19.99
  • 180-day 2G cloud storage$24.99

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is V720 free?
V720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or V720?
V720 is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while V720 averages 4.3 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Yi iot or V720 have ads?
Both Yi iot and V720 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or V720?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and V720 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on September 29, 2026 and V720 on September 30, 2026.

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