YI Smart vs Security Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Security Home
Monitor your home security with real-time video and audio feeds from multiple cameras. Record and playback footage, identify network devices, and easily connect IP cameras for comprehensive coverage. Customize monitoring settings to ensure every area is secure.
- Real-time live video and audio monitoring
- Video recording and playback
- Smart device identification on network
- Easy IP camera connection
- Multi-room synchronized monitoring
- Flexible monitoring configuration
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Security Home - Camera Connect simplifies smart home monitoring, providing a comprehensive solution for your home security: Real-Time Monitoring and Access High-Quality Live Video & Audio: Using advanced technology, enjoy clear and smooth real-time video and audio, keeping you assured of your home's status. Video Recording and Playback: Efficiently record and playback videos, allowing you to easily review stored content and stay on top of key security details. Network and Device Security Smart Device Identification: Automatically scan all devices on your network, quickly discover and manage them, enhancing overall network security. Easy IP Camera Connection: Compatible with various brands of IP cameras, simple setup enables quick activation of efficient monitoring, ensuring ease of use. Comprehensive Area Coverage Multi-Room Synchronized Monitoring: Install cameras in multiple areas and achieve synchronized monitoring through a single interface, ensuring every corner of your home is covered. Flexible Monitoring Configuration: Adjust monitoring settings according to your needs, effectively covering critical areas and ensuring comprehensive home security. Download Security Home - Camera Connect now to easily manage your home security and focus on what matters most. Subscription Information – Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and renewal costs will be identified. – You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal preferences in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ruanxiaoer20219.link/pp/6695740469/ Terms of Use: https://www.ruanxiaoer20219.link/tou/6695740469/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Security Home at 4.3 against YI Smart's 1.8. Security Home also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 72). YI Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and Security Home sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Security Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Home has 11K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of YI Smart's written reviews are positive against 19% of Security Home's.
YI Smart ships an update every 10 days, Security Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YI Smart | Security Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (72 ratings) | 4.3 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | 18.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72 | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 373 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZKCam Technology Limited | CyberApps Studio |
Customer experience
YI Smart
Security Home
Bugs and requests
YI Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Security Home
Reported bugs
2 issues- App not working as expected
- Subscription issues
Requested features
2 requests- Refund policy improvement
- Better customer support
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
Security Home
- VIP Membership$9.997 Days
- VIP Member$19.991 Year
- VIP Member$29.991 Year
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- VIP Member$39.991 Year
- VIP membership3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- VIP Membership$49.991 Year
- VIP membership$29.99
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