Comparison

Ubox vs YYIOT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ubox

This app allows you to connect and manage intelligent video devices, offering features like power saving, remote wake-up, and various recording options. It supports live viewing, two-way audio, and smart notifications with AI face recognition, compatible with a range of camera types.

Highlights
  • User registration and device binding
  • Power-saving mode and remote wakeup
  • TF and cloud recording
  • AI face recognition notifications
  • Live view H.264 720P/1080P
  • Dual way audio
  • Support for various camera types
Features
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A new client for power saving intelligent video device Main Features: - Support user register and binding device to user account - Support power-saving mode and remote wakeup - Support TF recording and cloud recording video - Support notification with a snapshot - Support notification with AI face recogization - Live view H.264 720P/1080P up to 30FPS - Dual way audio - Remote Parameter setting - Remote query alert and playback - Support WiFi doorbell - Support WiFi battery camera - Support 4G wireless battery camera - Support Solar WiFi/4G wireless camera - Support Panoramic camera 【30-day recurring cloud storage with annual subscription】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$214.99 per year for 6 devices, US$179.99 per year for 5 devices, US$144.99 per year for 4 devices, US$109.99 per year for 3 devices, US$74.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$39.99 per year for 1 device 【30-day recurring cloud storage half-year subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 6 Months 2. Subscription price: US$119.99 per year for 6 devices, US$102.99 per year for 5 devices, US$82.99 per year for 4 devices, US$62.99 per year for 3 devices, US$40.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$20.99 per year for 1 device 【30-day recurring cloud storage monthly subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 1 Months 2. Subscription price: US$19.99 per year for 6 devices, US$17.99 per year for 5 devices, US$14.49 per year for 4 devices, US$10.49 per year for 3 devices, US$6.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$3.99 per year for 1 device 【7-day recurring cloud storage per year subscription instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$119.99 per year for 6 devices, US$99.99 per year for 5 devices, US$79.99 per year for 4 devices, US$59.99 per year for 3 devices, US$39.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$20.49 per year for 1 device 【7-Day Recurring Cloud Storage Half-Year Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 6 Months 2. Subscription price: US$59.99 per year for 6 devices, US$49.99 per year for 5 devices, US$40.99 per year for 4 devices, US$29.99 per year for 3 devices, US$19.99 per year for 2 devices, and US$10.49 per year for 1 device 【7-Day Recurring Cloud Storage Monthly Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription cycle: 1 Months 2. Subscription price: US$10.99 per year for 6 devices, US$8.99 per year for 5 devices, US$6.99 per year for 4 devices, US$4.99 per year for 3 devices, US$3.49 per year for 2 devices, and US$1.99 per year for 1 device 【Renew and unsubscribe】 Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe, manually open the iPhone Settings -->enter the iTunes Store and App Store -->click Apple ID, select View Apple ID, enter the Account Settings page, click Subscribe, and select unsubscribe. Renewal: 24 hours before the expiration of Apple's subscription period, deduct the service charge for the next subscription period from your iTunes account and extend the validity of the member corresponding to the subscription period. If the deduction fails due to insufficient balance in the iTunes account, the app has the right to suspend/terminate your cloud video service. User Agreement: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ubox/term-of-service.html Privacy Policy: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ubox/privacy-policy.html Cloud Service Agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ubox/cloudservice.html Cloud service auto-renewal agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ubox/cloudservice-renew.html

About

YYIOT

Monitor your home or office in real-time with this smart camera app. Features include HD video streaming, two-way audio, and instant motion detection alerts for enhanced security and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring
  • HD video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Easy setup
Features
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Introducing YYIOT, the ultimate smart camera app designed to bring you peace of mind and security. With YYIOT, you can effortlessly monitor your home, office, or any space in real-time, directly from your Phone. Enjoy crystal-clear HD video streaming, two-way audio communication, and instant motion detection alerts. Whether you're at home or on the go, YYIOT ensures you never miss a moment. Easy to set up and user-friendly, it’s the perfect companion for keeping an eye on what matters most.

Screenshots

Ubox4 screens
YYIOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ubox at 87% against YYIOT's 0%. Ubox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (29K vs 5). YYIOT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Ubox sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. YYIOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ubox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ubox has 29K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Ubox's written reviews are positive against 0% of YYIOT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ubox ships an update monthly, YYIOT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ubox versus YYIOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUboxYYIOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHONGBO WANG健跃 赵

Customer experience

Ubox

All ratings27,653 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews3,100 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.9%

YYIOT

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Ubox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera disconnects randomly
  • App freezes during live view
  • Recorded videos not saving properly
  • Incorrect battery level reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Scheduled recording and notifications
  • Customizable motion detection zones
  • Local video storage option
  • PC/web-based app support
  • Improved two-way audio quality

YYIOT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Ubox

Subscriptions9
  • 7-day recurring cloud storage$3.991 Month
  • 30-day recurring cloud storage$5.991 Month
  • 2 x 30 days cloud recording$6.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • 3 x 30 days cloud recording$10.991 Month
  • 2 x 180 days cloud recording$10.991 Month
  • 3 x 30 days cloud recording$16.991 Month
  • 4 x 30 days cloud recording$22.991 Month
  • 7-day recurring cloud storage$39.991 Year
  • 30-day recurring cloud storage$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Cloud storage 30 days$3.49
  • 30-day event trigger video$5.49
  • Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
Show 1 more
  • 180-day event trigger video$21.99
None

YYIOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ubox free?
Ubox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YYIOT free?
YYIOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ubox or YYIOT?
Ubox is rated higher. Ubox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while YYIOT averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Ubox or YYIOT have ads?
Neither Ubox nor YYIOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ubox or YYIOT?
Ubox ships an update monthly, and YYIOT every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ubox was updated on October 24, 2026 and YYIOT on October 17, 2026.

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