Comparison

NiView vs YYIOT

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

Head to head
About

NiView

Access real-time and historical security footage from your devices. Communicate with visitors remotely and share access with loved ones. Receive timely alerts powered by AI for enhanced home protection.

Highlights
  • Real-time video viewing
  • Historical video playback
  • Two-way audio calls
  • Remote interaction
  • Video sharing
  • AI humanoid detection
  • Intelligent alarm notifications
Features
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NiView is a smart security video service app. Through NiView's video service, you can easily view real-time video, historical video, two-way calls with visitors, remote interaction, and can be shared with friends and relatives at any time. Through NiView's AI humanoid detection and intelligent alarm service, you can receive alarm reminders from monitoring equipment in time, provide you with one-stop functional support and services, and guard your home anytime, anywhere.

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 11Cam, the ultimate smart camera app designed to bring you peace of mind and security. With 11Cam, 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, 11Cam 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

NiView4 screens
YYIOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YYIOT at 5.0 against NiView's 3.8. YYIOT also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). NiView's advantage is ratings volume (414 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YYIOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NiView has 414 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NiView ships an update monthly, YYIOT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NiView versus YYIOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiViewYYIOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (414 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings414 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1311.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Nice Intelligence Co., LTD健跃 赵

Customer experience

NiView

All ratings414 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative72.2%

YYIOT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NiView

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on launch after recent updates
  • App closes immediately after opening (2-second crash)
  • Cameras repeatedly go offline despite full battery and signal strength
  • Camera configuration times out repeatedly
  • Installation stops at 91% completion
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  • Cannot connect to WiFi hotspot during setup
  • QR code not readable by app during pairing
  • Video playback fails or deletes without viewing
  • Notifications not working properly
  • Siren alarm cannot be turned off
  • App not compatible with certain iOS versions
  • Camera detection slow when waking from sleep mode
  • Reconnect button fails to restore offline cameras
  • Cloud storage fails to save recorded events
  • App freezes when adjusting camera zoom

Requested features

15 requests
  • Motion detection zone selection (grid-based area selection)
  • Push notifications for human detection events
  • HomeKit integration
  • Facial recognition capability
  • Manual focus adjustment
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  • RTSP protocol support
  • Matter certification for smart home compatibility
  • Bulk event deletion (select all and delete)
  • Night mode with flashing lights only (no siren)
  • Auto-hide or collapse UI panel option
  • Face ID/biometric authentication
  • Arabic language support
  • Ability to share app access without additional purchase
  • Remote camera reset functionality
  • Improved zoom precision controls

YYIOT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NiView

No in-app purchases

None

YYIOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NiView free?
NiView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YYIOT free?
YYIOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NiView or YYIOT?
YYIOT is rated higher. NiView averages 3.8 out of 5 from 414 ratings, while YYIOT averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NiView or YYIOT have ads?
Neither NiView nor YYIOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NiView or YYIOT?
NiView ships an update monthly, and YYIOT every 6 weeks. Most recently, NiView was updated on September 26, 2026 and YYIOT on September 13, 2026.

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