Comparison

Yi iot vs Yi iot +

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

Yi iot +

Detect and identify unfamiliar electronic devices and hidden lenses nearby. Gain peace of mind in various locations like hotels, offices, or public spaces by understanding your surroundings.

Highlights
  • Wireless device detection (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
  • Infrared lens scanner
  • Smart scan modes
  • Fast and easy to use interface
  • Ideal for travel privacy checks
Features
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Protect your privacy wherever you go. This app helps you detect and identify unfamiliar electronic devices nearby, giving you peace of mind at home, in hotels, offices, or public spaces. Key Features • Wireless Device Detection – Scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals • Infrared Lens Scanner – Use your phone’s camera to help detect hidden lenses that may be difficult to see with the naked eye • Smart Scan Modes – Choose from multiple scanning options for more accurate results • Fast & Easy to Use – Simple interface with quick scans, no technical skills required • Ideal for Travel – Check hotel rooms, rentals, or workspaces anytime for extra awareness Why Use This App? Privacy matters. This app helps you stay informed about nearby electronic devices and better understand your surroundings in everyday situations. Subscription Information Some features require a subscription. Subscriptions include auto-renewable options and in-app purchases, which can be managed or canceled at any time in your device settings. Privacy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdfkEu3RYGS6kgFeM1oLv81TVRX9YELKoUi3wKuPPDA/edit?usp=sharing Terms - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndz_D8epe-_g5A8NlPu2iXx8L7dCbMe28YcuVofPUIE/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Yi iot4 screens
Yi iot +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot + at 4.1 against Yi iot's 3.1. Yi iot + also leads on ads (none vs shown). Yi iot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 886). On price, review sentiment, 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 Yi iot + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yi iot + holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 4.9K ratings behind it against 886, 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 10% of Yi iot +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, Yi iot + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Yi iot versus Yi iot +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iotYi iot +
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (4.9K ratings)4.1 (886 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.4% of reviews9.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better886
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZK (HK) LIMITEDJoshua Jarvis

Customer experience

Yi iot

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

Yi iot +

All ratings696 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.2%

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

Yi iot +

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
2 purchases

Yi iot +

Subscriptions2
  • Premuim$4.997 Days
  • Get Premuim3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Yi iot free?
Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yi iot + free?
Yi iot + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot or Yi iot +?
Yi iot + is rated higher. Yi iot averages 3.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Yi iot + averages 4.1 from 886 ratings.
Do Yi iot or Yi iot + have ads?
Yi iot shows ads; Yi iot + does not.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot or Yi iot +?
Yi iot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yi iot + every 6 weeks. Most recently, Yi iot was updated on September 24, 2026 and Yi iot + on September 22, 2026.

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