Comparison

Home Security Camera App vs YI Smart

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

Head to head
About

Home Security Camera App

Monitor your home security cameras and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Get real-time HD video playback and detailed information about connected devices on your local network. Includes privacy guidance and support.

Highlights
  • Real-time HD video playback
  • Connect to various camera brands
  • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Check Bluetooth signal strength
  • Device information lookup
  • Privacy protection guidance
Features
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Home Security Camera App provides a robust and user-friendly platform for monitoring, connecting, and managing your home security cameras, ensuring your home is always safe and secure. The camera connection feature intelligently scans and connects to local network cameras, enabling real-time playback of high-definition video. By connecting to trusted camera devices, you can monitor areas of concern in real-time, ensuring the safety of your living or working space. Currently supports a variety of camera brands, including Blink, Arlo, Wyze, Lorex, Eufy, Nest, Ring, etc. The Bluetooth device scanning feature allows you to search for nearby Bluetooth devices and check their signal strength and approximate distance on the details page. Use this app to find nearby Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth mice and keyboards, and any device emitting a Bluetooth signal. We offer information and guidance on privacy protection, helping you understand how to safeguard your privacy in the digital age. Our app works by scanning the connected devices on your local network, obtaining their unique MAC addresses, and comparing them with a cloud-based database to provide details such as device names, types, and manufacturers. If you encounter any issues or have questions during usage, check the "Help" section. If the problem persists, feel free to contact us via the "Settings" - "Contact Us" option within the app. Our team is dedicated to providing assistance and support. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Privacy: https://www.ultraspeedapp.com/pp/detection Terms: https://www.ultraspeedapp.com/tou/detection

About

YI Smart

Stay connected with loved ones through real-time video and audio. Initiate two-way conversations with clear voice quality and enjoy a panoramic view of your surroundings by simply moving your phone.

Highlights
  • Real-time video and audio connection
  • Two-way conversation
  • Loud and clean voice quality
  • Panoramic view
  • Gyroscope support for enhanced viewing
Features
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- YI Smart connects you with your family through real-time video and audio anytime and anywhere just a fingertip away - With a simple tap on your mobile phone, you can initiate a 2-way conversation with your family remotely. Its specially designed microphone and speaker ensures loud and clean voice quality - By simply panning your mobile phone left and right, a complete panoramic view will be displayed to provide a better viewing experience. The gyroscope support, integrated in the YI IoT App, is able to follow the mobile phone orientation, making it easier to see every corner being monitored. Auto-renewing subscriptions info: - Subscription name: YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan(Monthly) - Length of subscription: 30 days - Price of subscription: $4.99 per month - Subscription name: YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan(Annual) - Length of subscription: 30 days - Price of subscription: $39.99 per year - Subscription name: YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan(Monthly) - Length of subscription: 30 days - Price of subscription: $7.99 per month - Subscription name: YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan(Annual) - Length of subscription: 30 days - Price of subscription: $79.99 per year - Subscription name: YI_Cloud_Standard_Plan(Monthly) - Length of subscription: 30 days - Price of subscription: $11.99 per month - Subscription name: YI_Cloud_Standard_Plan(Annual) - Length of subscription: 30 days - Price of subscription: $99.99 per year - Subscription name: YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan(Monthly) - Length of subscription: 30 days - Price of subscription: $14.99 per month - Subscription name: YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan(Annual) - Length of subscription: 30 days - Price of subscription: $129.99 per year - Payment: The user confirms the purchase and pays it with their iTunes account. - Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes / Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription expire - Renew: Apple iTunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription cycle will be postponed for one month after the deduction is successful - Precautions: After renewing the subscription automatically, the service is free for the first month, and the trial period ends from the day of purchase to the day of next month, and the charge is automatically deducted -Terms of use:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/terms_of_use?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -Privacy policy:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/privacy_agreement?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN - YI Cloud Service Agreement: https://api.yitechnology.com/homecamera/cloud_agreement_ios.html - Autmatic Renewal Service Agreement: https://app.yitechnology.com/#/YihomeAutoRenewalAgreement

Screenshots

Home Security Camera App4 screens
YI Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera App at 4.4 against YI Smart's 1.8. Home Security Camera App also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). YI Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Home Security Camera App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and YI Smart sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 4.7K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Home Security Camera App's written reviews are positive against 6% of YI Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Security Camera App ships an update every 4 weeks, YI Smart every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Home Security Camera App versus YI Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome Security Camera AppYI Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings) — better1.8 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews — better6.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better72
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpeedBoot Inc.ZKCam Technology Limited

Customer experience

Home Security Camera App

All ratings4,724 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews547 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative71.7%

YI Smart

All ratings72 ratings
Positive18.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative91.8%

Bugs and requests

Home Security Camera App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during scans
  • Inconsistent detection of cameras
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to view camera details without subscription
  • Clearer communication about subscription requirements
  • Refund options for unsatisfied users

YI Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Home Security Camera App

Subscriptions9
  • Subscription time - week$5.997 Days
  • Subscription time-month$9.991 Month
  • VIP member$9.997 Days
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  • VIP Member$19.991 Year
  • Subscription time-quarterly$26.993 Months
  • VIP Member$29.991 Year
  • VIP member$39.991 Year
  • VIP Member3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Subscription time-year$49.991 Year
20 purchases

YI Smart

Subscriptions12
  • YI_Cloud_IOS_Entry_Monthly_ACT$3.991 Month
  • YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan_(Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan(Monthly)$4.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan(Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • YI_Cloud_STD_Plan(Monthly)$11.991 Month
  • YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan(Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • YI_Cloud_IOS_Entry_Annual_ACT$26.991 Year
  • YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan_(Annual)$36.991 Year
  • YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan(Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan(Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • YI_Cloud_Standard_Plan(Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan(Annual)7 Days trial$129.991 Year
One-time8
  • YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan2(Monthly)$4.99
  • YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan2(Monthly)$7.99
  • 7天移动-包年套餐-一次性$9.99
Show 5 more
  • YI_Cloud_STD_Plan2(Monthly)$11.99
  • YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan2(Monthly)$14.99
  • 7天CVR-包年-一次性$19.99
  • 30天移动-包年-一次性$29.99
  • YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan2(Annual)$39.99

Questions

Is Home Security Camera App free?
Home Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YI Smart free?
YI Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera App or YI Smart?
Home Security Camera App is rated higher. Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while YI Smart averages 1.8 from 72 ratings.
Do Home Security Camera App or YI Smart have ads?
YI Smart shows ads; Home Security Camera App does not.
Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera App or YI Smart?
Home Security Camera App ships an update every 4 weeks, and YI Smart every 10 days. Most recently, Home Security Camera App was updated on October 19, 2026 and YI Smart on October 13, 2026.

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