# Yi iot vs Alerta MP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alerta MP at none against Yi iot's 14. Alerta MP also leads on ads (none vs shown). Yi iot's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot | Alerta MP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 379 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) | [CFBD S.A.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679010743) |

## 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


### Alerta MP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alerta-mp/id6759492912)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yi iot free?

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

### Is Alerta MP free?

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

### Do Yi iot or Alerta MP have ads?

Yi iot shows ads; Alerta MP does not.

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