# Yi iot vs LiveHome

The clearest difference is rating: LiveHome at 4.4 against Yi iot's 3.1. LiveHome also leads on review sentiment (18% vs 5%). Yi iot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yi iot sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LiveHome sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LiveHome holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 18% of LiveHome's.

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, LiveHome monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | LiveHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livehome/id6446077149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | **18.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [Converge Beauty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737174889) |

## 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


### LiveHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livehome/id6446077149)

Easily set up smart home devices and receive instant notifications from your doorbell or motion sensors. Remotely see, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere using your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Easy device setup, Instant visitor notifications, PIR motion sensor alerts, Remote viewing, hearing, and speaking, Automatic subscription renewal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| KH-Cyclic 7 day, use 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| H-Cyclic 7 day, use 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| H-Use 6 month,cyclic 7 day | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Use 6 month,cyclic 7 day | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Cycle 7 day,serve 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Cyclic 7 day, use 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| H-Cyclic 7 day, use 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| H-Use 1 year,Cyclic 7 day | $19.99 | per year |
| KH-Use 1 year,cyclic 7 day | $19.99 | per year |
| KH-Cycle 7 day,serve 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| KR-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| K-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Cyclic 30 day,  service 1 year | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good product quality
- 🚀 Exceeded expectations
- 🚀 Great HD video
- 🚀 Nice clear picture
- 🚀 Functional and well-built

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Password/login problems
- 🐛 Unreliable app and camera
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working properly
- App crashing or not loading
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple users/devices
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved night vision and motion detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yi iot free?

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

### Is LiveHome free?

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

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

LiveHome is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while LiveHome averages 4.4 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Yi iot or LiveHome have ads?

Both Yi iot and LiveHome show ads.

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

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and LiveHome monthly. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on November 1, 2026 and LiveHome on October 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.*