Comparison

YBox vs Zerk

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

Head to head
About

YBox

This app connects to low-power visual smart devices, offering features like remote wakeup, cloud storage, and HD video preview. It supports various camera types and provides real-time monitoring and intercom capabilities.

Highlights
  • User registration and device binding
  • Remote device wakeup
  • TF and cloud storage
  • Event trigger Face ID
  • 720P/1080P HD video preview
  • Two-way intercom
  • Support for various camera types
Features
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Low-power visual smart device client The main function: - Support user registration and user device binding - Support smart device sleep and remote wakeup - Support for TF storage and cloud storage - Support event trigger face ID - Support real-time preview of 720P/1080P HD video - Support for capture - Support full-duplex two-way intercom - Support parameter settings - Support for solar cell cameras, 4G wireless battery cameras - Support WiFi doorbell, WiFi battery camera - Support for panoramic cameras 【30-day recurring cloud storage with annual subscription】 1. Subscription cycle: one year 2. Subscription price: US$144.99 per year for 4 devices, US$107.99 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$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$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$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$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$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/ybox/term-of-service.html Privacy Policy: http://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ybox/privacy-policy.html Cloud Service Agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ybox/cloudservice.html Cloud service auto-renewal agreement: https://doc.ubianet.com/pages/ybox/cloudservice-renew.html

About

Zerk

Diagnose and fix home appliance issues with AI. Scan your appliance's model label, describe the problem, and receive instant repair guidance and compatible parts. Avoid unnecessary service calls and save money.

Highlights
  • AI-powered diagnosis
  • Model identification via camera
  • Step-by-step repair guidance
  • Compatible parts marketplace
  • Repair ticket submission
  • Live chat support
  • Order management
Features
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Zerk helps you understand and fix home appliance problems without guesswork. Point your camera at the model label, describe what's wrong, and get an AI-powered diagnosis with practical repair suggestions in minutes. WHAT YOU CAN DO Scan & Identify Take a photo of your appliance's nameplate or model sticker. Zerk reads the label and identifies the model instantly, so you always know exactly what you're working with. AI Diagnosis Snap a photo, add a short description of the symptoms, and let Zerk analyze the likely cause of the fault. You get clear, step-by-step repair guidance to help decide whether to fix it yourself or seek service - and to avoid unnecessary spending. Parts Marketplace Once your appliance is identified, Zerk surfaces compatible parts. Order what you need and check out quickly with a credit card or Apple Pay. Payments are securely processed by Stripe. Repair Tickets & Live Chat Not sure how to proceed? Submit a repair ticket or chat with support directly inside the app for extra help. Order Management Track your orders, request a refund, and view the return address - all in one place. WHY ZERK - Save time: identify models by photo instead of digging through manuals - Save money: understand the problem before paying for a service call - Genuine parts: order components matched to your identified model - Fast checkout: Apple Pay and card, powered by Stripe - Available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish PRIVACY & SIGN IN Sign in with Apple is supported. We collect only what's needed to run your account, process orders, and provide diagnostics. Camera, photos, microphone, speech recognition, and location are used only when you choose a feature that needs them (for example, one-time location to auto-fill a shipping address). Download Zerk and take the guesswork out of appliance repair. Privacy Policy: https://humanoiddepot.ai/privacy.html Support: https://humanoiddepot.ai/support.html

Screenshots

YBox4 screens
Zerk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zerk at none against YBox's 17. Zerk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). YBox's advantage is ratings volume (229 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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. YBox sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Zerk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zerk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YBox has 229 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YBox ships an update every 5 weeks, Zerk monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
YBox versus Zerk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYBoxZerk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (229 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings229 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洪波 王晨阳 栗

Customer experience

YBox

All ratings229 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative18.5%

Zerk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

YBox

Subscriptions11
  • 7天循环云存储按月订阅(1台设备)$1.991 Month
  • 7天循环云存储按月订阅(2台设备)$3.491 Month
  • 30天循环云存储按月订阅(1台设备)$3.991 Month
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  • 7天循环云存储按月订阅(3台设备)$4.991 Month
  • 7天循环按月订阅(4台设备)$6.991 Month
  • 30天循环云存储按月订阅(2台设备)$6.991 Month
  • 7天循环云存储半年订阅(1台设备)$10.496 Months
  • 7天循环云存储按年订阅(1台设备)$20.491 Year
  • 30天循环云存储半年订阅(1台设备)$20.996 Months
  • 30天循环云存储按年订阅(1台设备)$38.991 Year
  • 7天循环云存储按年订阅(2台设备)$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • Cloud storage 30 days$1.99
  • 30 days cloud video$3.99
  • Cloud storage 180 days$10.99
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  • Cloud storage 360 days$21.99
  • 180 days cloud video$21.99
  • 360 days cloud video$39.99
None

Zerk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YBox free?
YBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zerk free?
Zerk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YBox or Zerk?
Zerk is rated higher. YBox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Zerk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do YBox or Zerk have ads?
Neither YBox nor Zerk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YBox or Zerk?
YBox ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zerk monthly. Most recently, YBox was updated on October 15, 2026 and Zerk on October 16, 2026.

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