# Yi iot vs browseAI

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot at 3.1 against browseAI's 1.0. Yi iot also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). browseAI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 browseAI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yi iot holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Yi iot's written reviews are positive against 0% of browseAI's.

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, browseAI weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | browseAI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browseai/id6476899421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **5.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 374 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [HONGKONG TURING SYNERGY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728186264) |

## 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


### browseAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browseai/id6476899421)

This app enhances your digital experience by intelligently analyzing Safari browsing history and photos. It provides deep insights, AI-powered summaries, and multimodal interactions, all while prioritizing user privacy with local data processing.

**Highlights:** Intelligent information retrieval, Dynamic AI assistance, Easy search and navigation, AI-driven summaries, Multimodal interaction, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 按周连续订阅 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 永久购买 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yi iot free?

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

### Is browseAI free?

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

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

Yi iot is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while browseAI averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yi iot or browseAI have ads?

Yi iot shows ads; browseAI does not.

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

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and browseAI weekly. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on September 25, 2026 and browseAI on August 15, 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.*