# Home Security Camera App vs YI Home +

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera App at 4.4 against YI Home +'s 3.4. Home Security Camera App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (26% vs 6%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Home + sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 5.1K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Home Security Camera App's written reviews are positive against 6% of YI Home +'s.

Home Security Camera App ships an update every 4 weeks, YI Home + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security Camera App | YI Home + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** | [3.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home-plus/id6736911343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **26.5% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) | [Alexandra Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819023873) |

## 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 Home +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home-plus/id6736911343)

Monitor your surroundings and connected devices with this app. It scans Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks, offering details about detected devices. An infrared scanner helps in low-light conditions, and a history log keeps track of your findings.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth network scanning, Wi-Fi network scanning, Infrared scanner, Device details, Network history log, Low-light monitoring

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | 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 Home + free?

YI Home + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera App or YI Home +?

Home Security Camera App is rated higher. Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while YI Home + averages 3.4 from 156 ratings.

### Do Home Security Camera App or YI Home + have ads?

YI Home + shows ads; Home Security Camera App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera App or YI Home +?

Home Security Camera App ships an update every 4 weeks, and YI Home + fortnightly. Most recently, Home Security Camera App was updated on October 29, 2026 and YI Home + on October 28, 2026.

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