# Home Security Camera App vs YI Smart

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security Camera App | YI Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** | [1.8 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-smart/id6473766241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **26.5% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 90 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) | [ZKCam Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718670984) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription time - week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription time-month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-quarterly | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security camera monitoring
- 👍 Useful for detecting hidden cameras
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of cameras
- 👎 Deceptive billing practices
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### YI Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-smart/id6473766241)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YI_Cloud_IOS_Entry_Monthly_ACT | $3.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan_(Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan(Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan(Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_STD_Plan(Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan(Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_IOS_Entry_Annual_ACT | $26.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan_(Annual) | $36.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan(Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan(Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Standard_Plan(Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan(Annual) | $129.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan2(Monthly) | $4.99 | one-time |
| YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan2(Monthly) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7天移动-包年套餐-一次性 | $9.99 | one-time |
| YI_Cloud_STD_Plan2(Monthly) | $11.99 | one-time |
| YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan2(Monthly) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 7天CVR-包年-一次性 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30天移动-包年-一次性 | $29.99 | one-time |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan2(Annual) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*