Comparison

Yi iot vs V99 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

V99 Cam

This application serves as a client for small network cameras, enabling local and remote real-time video viewing, recording, and playback. It offers robust security, recording, and file access features, along with interactive video controls and camera parameter settings.

Highlights
  • Local and remote real-time video browsing
  • Live and scheduled recording
  • Recording playback
  • Enhanced security mechanisms
  • Interactive video controls (image, sound)
  • Camera parameter settings
  • Remote device messages and notifications
Features
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V99Cam是小型网络摄像机的客户端软件,提供本地及远程实时视频浏览、实时与计划录像及录像回放等功能。 V99Cam提供了相对同类竞品更好更强的安全机制、录像及文件存取功能。包括完整的实时视频交互控制如图像、声音等功能,以及必要的摄像机参数设置。支持设备远程消息与通知。此外,提供长期维护必要的版本更新提示与升级功能。

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
V99 Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot at 3.1 against V99 Cam's 1.7. Yi iot also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 305) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). V99 Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yi iot sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. V99 Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yi iot holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 4.9K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 7% of V99 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, V99 Cam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Yi iot versus V99 Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotV99 Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (4.9K ratings) — better1.7 (305 ratings)
Positive reviews5.4% of reviews7.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better305
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITED小英 刘

Customer experience

Yi iot

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

V99 Cam

All ratings305 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative78.0%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive7.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative91.9%

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

V99 Cam

From 305 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works fine
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Decent camera

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Poor battery life
  • 👎 Unclear instructions
  • 🔍 Difficult to read instructions
  • 🤯 Useless 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

V99 Cam

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera not working
  • App crashes
  • Unable to connect to WiFi
  • Incompatible with devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better instructions
  • Improved app functionality
  • Longer battery life
  • Reliable connectivity

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
None

V99 Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is V99 Cam free?
V99 Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or V99 Cam?
Yi iot is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while V99 Cam averages 1.7 from 305 ratings.
Do Yi iot or V99 Cam have ads?
Both Yi iot and V99 Cam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or V99 Cam?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and V99 Cam monthly. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on September 24, 2026 and V99 Cam on September 21, 2026.

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