Comparison

KOCOM Home vs YAM

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

Head to head
About

KOCOM Home

Control and monitor your KOCOM IoT home devices remotely. Receive notifications from your front door camera, automate device functions, and share access with family members. Integrates with popular smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote device monitoring and control
  • Front door camera notifications and unlocking
  • Automated device scheduling
  • Device information notifications
  • Family member access sharing
  • Smart home assistant integration
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Keep your house safe with easy and convenient KOCOM HOME! KOCOM HOME allows easy and convenient experience of connecting and controlling various of KOCOM (home) IoT devices. Status of the connected devices can be checked and controlled from outdoors. (Key functions) - Registered devices are monitored and controlled remotely by WIFI AP. - Receive notifications from the front door camera and support the front door monitoring and unlocking door functionalities. (Only KOCOM VideoPhone is connected) - Device auto-functioning system by selecting time and duration of device operations. - Receive device information by various of notification system. - Share authorized access with family members. - Support with Google Assistance, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and others. *Features may not be supported in some countries. (App Requirements) Some mobile devices may not be supported. -iOS 11.4 or later *Access Permission The following permissions are required for the app service. The basic feature of this service is used although the optional access permissions are rejected. (Required Access Permission) -Bluetooth: To search nearby devices using Bluetooth or BLE. -Microphone: to use the device communication. (Optional Access Permission) -Camera : To use QR Code -Location : To automate actions using GPS -Contact: To verify user’s information when sending text message.

About

YAM

Features
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YAM helps tourists and expats in Korea find the nearest public restroom in seconds β€” no Korean required. Built on Korea's official public data (data.go.kr), YAM shows real-time restroom locations near you, complete with walking distance, directions, and address β€” all in English. Why travelers love YAM: - Real-time nearby restroom map β€” no more guessing - One-tap directions via Google Maps or Naver Map - Copy address instantly to show a taxi driver or ask for help - Works anywhere in Korea β€” subway stations, parks, tourist areas, and more - Simple, no-signup experience β€” just open and find Whether you're exploring Seoul, hiking in Busan, or catching a train, YAM is the one app every visitor to Korea should have installed before they land.

Screenshots

KOCOM Home4 screens
YAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KOCOM Home at Free against YAM's $1.99. KOCOM Home also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). YAM's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

KOCOM Home is free to download; YAM costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KOCOM Home ships an update every 19 months, YAM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
KOCOM Home versus YAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOCOM HomeYAM
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Positive reviews21.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size179 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKocom Co., Ltd.sukjin lee

In-app purchases

None

KOCOM Home

No in-app purchases

None

YAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KOCOM Home free?
KOCOM Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YAM free?
YAM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KOCOM Home or YAM have ads?
YAM shows ads; KOCOM Home does not.
Which is updated more often, KOCOM Home or YAM?
KOCOM Home ships an update every 19 months, and YAM fortnightly. Most recently, KOCOM Home was updated on November 3, 2026 and YAM on October 31, 2026.

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