Comparison

Yi iot vs Camera Detector

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

Camera Detector

Safeguard your privacy by detecting hidden cameras and unauthorized devices. This app uses WiFi, Bluetooth, infrared, and magnetic scanning to identify potential threats in your surroundings. Get expert tips for thorough sweeps and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • WiFi and Bluetooth network scanner
  • Infrared camera detection
  • Magnetic camera detection
  • Detailed device analysis
  • Expert search tips
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Unveil the unseen with Hidden Camera Detector: Hacker Detect, your all-in-one solution to safeguard your privacy. This powerful app equips you with cutting-edge technology to identify hidden cameras and unauthorized devices in your vicinity, ensuring your personal space remains secure. Hidden Camera Detector: Hacker Detect employs advanced scanning and detection techniques to uncover hidden threats. By leveraging WiFi and Bluetooth network scanning, it identifies suspicious devices connected to your network. Infrared and magnetic detection capabilities allow it to pinpoint hidden cameras, even those concealed behind objects or walls. The app also provides expert search tips to help you conduct thorough sweeps of your surroundings. Functionality: - WiFi and Bluetooth Network Scanner: Scan your network for connected devices and identify potential threats with ease. - Detailed Device Analyzing: Gain insights into detected devices, including their type, manufacturer, and potential risk level. - Infrared Camera Detection: Use your smartphone's camera to spot infrared light emitted by hidden cameras. - Magnetic Camera Detection: Detect magnetic fields associated with electronic devices, helping you locate hidden cameras that might be concealed. - Search Tips: Benefit from expert advice on how to effectively search for and identify hidden cameras in various environments. Premium Subscription: Unlock the full potential of Hidden Camera Detector: Hacker Detect with our premium subscription plans: - Weekly Subscription: Enjoy a full week of enhanced security features. - Monthly Subscription: Secure your privacy with a convenient monthly plan. - Yearly Subscription: Get year-round protection with our best-value annual subscription. Your iTunes account will be debited upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions and auto-renewal settings hassle-free in your Account Settings post-purchase. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your data. Please review our comprehensive Privacy Policy: https://cadehadect.info/CameraDetectorHackerDetect_IOS_PrivacyPolicy.html and Terms of Use: https://cadehadect.info/CameraDetectorHackerDetect_IOS_TermsOfUse.html for detailed information on how we handle your information. 7. Support Need assistance? Our dedicated support team is here to help: woltersjennifer1@outlook.com Your privacy is paramount. With Hidden Camera Detector: Hacker Detect, you can rest easy knowing you have a robust tool at your disposal to detect and deter hidden threats. Download now and take the first step towards enhanced privacy and peace of mind.

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
Camera Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Detector at 50% against Yi iot's 5%. Camera Detector also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1). Yi iot's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 215) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Camera Detector sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 4.9K ratings behind it against 215, 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 50% of Camera Detector's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yi iot versus Camera Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotCamera Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (4.9K ratings)4.5 (215 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better215
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDJennifer Wolters

Customer experience

Yi iot

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

Camera Detector

All ratings215 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

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

Camera Detector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
6 purchases

Camera Detector

Subscriptions6
  • Camera Detector: hacker detect$6.997 Days
  • Hidden Camera-Device Detector3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Camera Detector: hacker detect$14.991 Month
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  • Camera Detector: hacker detect3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Camera Detector: hacker detect$83.991 Year
  • Secret Home Camera Finder3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Detector free?
Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or Camera Detector?
Camera Detector is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Camera Detector averages 4.5 from 215 ratings.
Do Yi iot or Camera Detector have ads?
Both Yi iot and Camera Detector show ads.

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