# Yi iot vs V99 Cam

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | V99 Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews)** | [1.7 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v99-cam/id1619719032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 305 |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | **7.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 374 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [小英 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544955541) |

## 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


### V99 Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v99-cam/id1619719032)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working
- App crashes
- Unable to connect to WiFi
- Incompatible with devices

**Requested features**

- Better instructions
- Improved app functionality
- Longer battery life
- Reliable connectivity


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*