# Yi iot vs V720

The clearest difference is rating: V720 at 4.3 against Yi iot's 3.1. Yi iot's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, V720 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | V720 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews) | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | **8.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) |

## What reviewers say

### Yi iot

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

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### V720

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI超级分辨率包月 | $0.39 | per month |
| AI超级分辨率包季 | $0.89 | per 3 months |
| 7-Day Cloud Storage (2GB) | $1.99 | per month |
| AI超级分辨率包年 | $2.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage (2GB) | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| 7-day rolling, 30-day storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30-day 2G cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90-day 2G cloud storage | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual 2G cloud storage | $12.99 | one-time |
| Three year 2G cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 180-day 2G cloud storage | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and V720 on September 30, 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.*