INVT IOT vs YI Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
INVT IOT
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INVT IOT is a monitoring software based on mobile Internet technology. Users can monitor the operation status of IOT equipment in real time, and timely learn the key data such as operation status, fault information and operation record of IOT equipment. They can view the operation status of equipment at a glance, including fault, alarm and other information. Through various analysis charts and report definitions, they can monitor the operation status of IOT equipment make an effective assessment of the operation of the system.
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.
- Real-time video and audio connection
- Two-way conversation
- Loud and clean voice quality
- Panoramic view
- Gyroscope support for enhanced viewing
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: INVT IOT at none against YI Smart's 20. INVT IOT also leads on ads (none vs shown). YI Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. YI Smart sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. INVT IOT asks for nothing beyond the download.
INVT IOT ships an update every 5 weeks, YI Smart every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INVT IOT | YI Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.8 (72 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 373 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳市英威腾电气股份有限公司 | ZKCam Technology Limited |
In-app purchases
INVT IOT
No in-app purchases
YI Smart
- 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
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- 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
- 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
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- 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









