# Ubox vs YYIOT

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.

Both are free to download. Ubox sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. YYIOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Ubox ships an update monthly, YYIOT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ubox | YYIOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yyiot/id6740172144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HONGBO WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805831191) | [健跃 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788662188) |

## What reviewers say

### Ubox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day recurring cloud storage | $3.99 | per month |
| 30-day recurring cloud storage | $5.99 | per month |
| 2 x 30 days cloud recording | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $10.99 | per month |
| 2 x 180 days cloud recording | $10.99 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $16.99 | per month |
| 4 x 30 days cloud recording | $22.99 | per month |
| 7-day recurring cloud storage | $39.99 | per year |
| 30-day recurring cloud storage | $59.99 | per year |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $3.49 | one-time |
| 30-day event trigger video | $5.49 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 180 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| 180-day event trigger video | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔋 Long battery life
- 🌞 Reliable solar charging
- 👍 Straightforward setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited motion detection customization
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes
- 🤖 Unresponsive customer support
- 💸 Expensive cloud storage plans

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### YYIOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yyiot/id6740172144)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and YYIOT on October 17, 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.*