# Yi iot vs RCFPVPro

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot at 3.1 against RCFPVPro's 2.4. Yi iot also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 216). RCFPVPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Yi iot holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 4.9K ratings behind it against 216, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 22% of RCFPVPro'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, RCFPVPro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | RCFPVPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews)** | [2.4 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcfpvpro/id1629171741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 216 |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | **22.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 374 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [秋菊 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536512171) |

## 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


### RCFPVPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcfpvpro/id1629171741)

This application wirelessly receives and displays real-time image data from flying devices. Users can save and review captured footage, and control data transmission using a game joystick.

**Highlights:** Real-time image data display, Image data saving and viewing, Game joystick control, WiFi image data reception

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Surprisingly good for the price
- 💡 Useful for drone beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 📷 Poor camera quality
- 🤔 Confusing instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Drone disconnects during flight
- App crashes when trying to access camera
- Difficulty connecting to WiFi

**Requested features**

- Add different language options
- Improve app stability and responsiveness
- Enhance camera capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yi iot free?

Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RCFPVPro free?

RCFPVPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yi iot or RCFPVPro?

Yi iot is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while RCFPVPro averages 2.4 from 216 ratings.

### Do Yi iot or RCFPVPro have ads?

Yi iot shows ads; RCFPVPro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yi iot or RCFPVPro?

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and RCFPVPro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on September 24, 2026 and RCFPVPro on September 17, 2026.

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