# StarEye vs YsxLite

The clearest difference is rating: StarEye at 3.0 against YsxLite's 2.0. StarEye also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). YsxLite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ratings volume (812 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarEye sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. YsxLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarEye holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YsxLite has 812 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of StarEye's written reviews are positive against 6% of YsxLite's.

StarEye ships an update fortnightly, YsxLite every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarEye | YsxLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767/reviews)** | [2.0 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ysxlite/id6443560379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **812** |
| Positive reviews | **11.7% of reviews** | 6.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 158 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Xuanyuanxing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523975769) | [慎 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718108773) |

## What reviewers say

### StarEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767)

Easily configure and manage smart home devices with one-click setup. Access cloud storage for recordings, photos, and videos, and monitor your devices remotely. Receive instant notifications for activity, such as guest arrivals.

**Highlights:** One-click device configuration, Cloud storage for records, photos, and videos, Remote device monitoring, On-demand photo and video capture, Push notifications for activity

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day cycle storage (1 Month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 1 Month | $5.49 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 1 month | $8.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 20s record | $10.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 30s record | $16.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $17.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 6 Month | $20.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $20.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $24.99 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 6 Month | $37.49 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 12 month | $40.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $41.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $49.99 | one-time |


### YsxLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ysxlite/id6443560379)

This app offers a customized camera experience with a simple user interface. It allows users to bind cameras, stream live video, and play back recorded footage.

**Highlights:** Customized camera functions, Simple user interface, Camera binding, Live streaming, Video playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Works as described
- 🤖 Simple operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Unreliable battery life
- 📚 Unclear instructions
- 💸 Poor value for money
- 🔍 Difficult to set up

**Reported bugs**

- Camera doesn't turn on
- App crashes frequently
- Fails to connect to WiFi
- Bluetooth not working

**Requested features**

- Better instructions and documentation
- Improved connectivity and reliability
- Enhanced security features
- Compatibility with modern devices and networks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarEye free?

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

### Is YsxLite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarEye or YsxLite?

StarEye is rated higher. StarEye averages 3.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while YsxLite averages 2.0 from 812 ratings.

### Do StarEye or YsxLite have ads?

YsxLite shows ads; StarEye does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarEye or YsxLite?

StarEye ships an update fortnightly, and YsxLite every 6 weeks. Most recently, StarEye was updated on October 19, 2026 and YsxLite on October 20, 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.*