Comparison

YI Smart vs Home Security Camera Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time video and audio connection
  • Two-way conversation
  • Loud and clean voice quality
  • Panoramic view
  • Gyroscope support for enhanced viewing
Features
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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

About

Home Security Camera Scanner

Easily scan your WiFi network to identify all connected devices, including their IP and MAC addresses. This app also offers WiFi speed tests, network security assessments, and ad-blocking for your browser. Enhance your home network's security and performance.

Highlights
  • Scan WiFi network for connected devices
  • Identify device IP and MAC addresses
  • Evaluate WiFi and mobile data speed
  • Assess network device security
  • Browser ad-blocking
Features
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Security Home Camera Scanner: Your Advanced Home Security Webcam Solution. Utilize our proprietary technology to quickly detect and catalog every device on your WiFi network. With Camera Scanner, you can: • Thoroughly scan your network to identify all connected devices • Achieve precise device recognition complete with IP and MAC addresses, device names, and additional details • Conduct comprehensive WiFi and mobile data speed evaluations • Assess and enhance network device security measures • Implement effective ad-blocking for your browser About subscriptions: -After the user confirms the subscription, the iTunes account will be deducted; - Apple’s iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period; -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. If you do not cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://www.wittywidgetsapps.com/privacy.pdf Terms of Use: https://www.wittywidgetsapps.com/terms.pdf

Screenshots

YI Smart4 screens
Home Security Camera Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera Scanner at 4.0 against YI Smart's 1.8. Home Security Camera Scanner 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 monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YI Smart sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Home Security Camera Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security Camera Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera Scanner has 1.3K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of YI Smart's written reviews are positive against 25% of Home Security Camera Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YI Smart ships an update every 10 days, Home Security Camera Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
YI Smart versus Home Security Camera Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYI SmartHome Security Camera Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (72 ratings)4.0 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings721.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZKCam Technology LimitedWitty Widgets Limited

Customer experience

YI Smart

All ratings72 ratings
Positive18.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative91.8%

Home Security Camera Scanner

All ratings1,273 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative70.8%

Bugs and requests

YI Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Home Security Camera Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect camera
  • Setup process not working as expected
  • Billing issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

3 requests
  • Automatic recording feature
  • Improved camera controls
  • Better integration with smart home devices

In-app purchases

20 purchases

YI Smart

Subscriptions12
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • 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
One-time8
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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
2 purchases

Home Security Camera Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is YI Smart free?
YI Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Security Camera Scanner free?
Home Security Camera Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YI Smart or Home Security Camera Scanner?
Home Security Camera Scanner is rated higher. YI Smart averages 1.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Home Security Camera Scanner averages 4.0 from 1.3K ratings.
Do YI Smart or Home Security Camera Scanner have ads?
YI Smart shows ads; Home Security Camera Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, YI Smart or Home Security Camera Scanner?
YI Smart ships an update every 10 days, and Home Security Camera Scanner monthly. Most recently, YI Smart was updated on October 7, 2026 and Home Security Camera Scanner on October 11, 2026.

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