Comparison

YI Smart vs Yi iot⁺

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

Yi iot⁺

Easily scan your surroundings for nearby Bluetooth devices, including headphone cases. Get detailed distance information, track devices on a map, and save favorites for quick access. Keep your devices under control with helpful tips and instructions.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device scanning
  • Headphone case locator
  • Distance information
  • Map tracking
  • Favorite devices
  • Helpful instructions
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Our app is an innovative Bluetooth device finder that makes it easy to scan the surrounding area for nearby devices. It includes a dedicated feature for locating headphone cases and provides a detailed view with distance information for each detected device. Users can add devices to favorites and save them on a separate page for easier access in the future. The app also offers real-time tracking of devices on a map, making searches more precise and efficient. Helpful instructions and tips are included to help users get the most out of its features. With our app, you can always keep your devices under control! This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 week - Weekly - $4.99 1 month - Monthly - $12.99 1 year - Yearly - $39.99 Lifetime - $59.99 You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your device settings. Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZWDXbXU7StvrVgNB138FL7sWVkibvFoeTD3K_h3xs2U/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YI Smart4 screens
Yi iot⁺4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot⁺ at 4.3 against YI Smart's 1.8. Yi iot⁺ 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 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

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 Yi iot⁺ sells 8 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

Yi iot⁺ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot⁺ has 417 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 23% of Yi iot⁺'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YI Smart ships an update every 10 days, Yi iot⁺ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
YI Smart versus Yi iot⁺: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYI SmartYi iot⁺
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (72 ratings)4.3 (417 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews22.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZKCam Technology LimitedJacob Mac Donald

Customer experience

YI Smart

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

Yi iot⁺

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative72.7%

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
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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
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
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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
8 purchases

Yi iot⁺

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is YI Smart free?
YI Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yi iot⁺ free?
Yi iot⁺ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YI Smart or Yi iot⁺?
Yi iot⁺ is rated higher. YI Smart averages 1.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Yi iot⁺ averages 4.3 from 417 ratings.
Do YI Smart or Yi iot⁺ have ads?
YI Smart shows ads; Yi iot⁺ does not.
Which is updated more often, YI Smart or Yi iot⁺?
YI Smart ships an update every 10 days, and Yi iot⁺ every 6 weeks. Most recently, YI Smart was updated on October 13, 2026 and Yi iot⁺ on October 17, 2026.

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