# Hei vs YI Home

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hei at 100% against YI Home's 13%. Hei also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). YI Home's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (72K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hei sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YI Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hei holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Home has 72K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hei's written reviews are positive against 13% of YI Home's.

Hei ships an update every 12 months, YI Home every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hei | YI Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hei/id478565438/reviews)** | [4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 6 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAME S.P.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478565441) | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) |

## What reviewers say

### Hei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hei/id478565438)

Control and monitor your home automation systems remotely via Wi-Fi or 3G. Manage lighting, shutters, temperature, security alarms, and camera feeds directly from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Remote home automation control, Lighting and shutter management, Temperature control, Camera viewing, Door and gate opening, Alarm system management, Scenario activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable control of your home | Free | one-time |


### YI Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming and two-way audio. Receive alerts for detected motion and control your camera's view. Enjoy clear 1080p HD footage, day or night, with secure video storage options.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way conversation and audio, Motion detection alerts, Pan, tilt, and zoom controls, 1080p HD video, Day and night vision, Micro SD card storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam | $4.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR | $7.99 | per month |
| 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $11.99 | per month |
| 5 cams,15 days history, motion | $11.99 | per month |
| 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $14.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Entry Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud CVR Plan | $18.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Standard Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Plus Plan | $25.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Entry Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Affordable and amazing camera system
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Easy setup and intuitive app
- 🔍 Clear video and audio quality
- 🔍 Excellent night vision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Downgraded functionality in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inability to view recordings beyond 24 hours
- Cameras randomly going offline
- Issues with connecting to new WiFi networks

**Requested features**

- Add iPad app with multi-camera view
- Improve video playback controls and timeline
- Allow more flexible motion detection zones
- Provide option to disable motion alerts but still record
- Add background audio support for baby monitor use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hei free?

Hei 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, Hei or YI Home?

Hei is rated higher. Hei averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while YI Home averages 4.3 from 72K ratings.

### Do Hei or YI Home have ads?

YI Home shows ads; Hei does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hei or YI Home?

Hei ships an update every 12 months, and YI Home every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hei was updated on October 13, 2026 and YI Home on November 1, 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.*