# Home Security Camera Finder vs YI Smart

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera Finder at 4.2 against YI Smart's 1.8. Home Security Camera Finder 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 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera Finder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera Finder has 1.7K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Home Security Camera Finder's written reviews are positive against 6% of YI Smart's.

Home Security Camera Finder ships an update every 3 months, YI Smart every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security Camera Finder | YI Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-finder/id1603165665/reviews)** | [1.8 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-smart/id6473766241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **24.4% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 81 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binary Bridge HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833888839) | [ZKCam Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718670984) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Security Camera Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-finder/id1603165665)

Transform your phone into a home security hub. Discover and connect to Wi-Fi cameras, view live feeds, and record footage. Includes a magnetic device detector and AI guidance for enhanced privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi camera discovery and connection, Live video streaming, Continuous and scheduled recording, Multi-screen monitoring, Wi-Fi connection history, Magnetic device detector, AI guidance for camera detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $54.99 | per year |


### 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 Finder free?

Home Security Camera Finder 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 Finder or YI Smart?

Home Security Camera Finder is rated higher. Home Security Camera Finder averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while YI Smart averages 1.8 from 72 ratings.

### Do Home Security Camera Finder or YI Smart have ads?

YI Smart shows ads; Home Security Camera Finder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera Finder or YI Smart?

Home Security Camera Finder ships an update every 3 months, and YI Smart every 10 days. Most recently, Home Security Camera Finder was updated on October 27, 2026 and YI Smart on October 22, 2026.

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