Comparison

YI Smart vs Security Camera Home App

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

Security Camera Home App

Securely stream, manage, and monitor live video from your WiFi or IP cameras on your phone or tablet. Connect cameras in seconds for instant peace of mind, with fast and reliable live streaming and flexible camera management.

Highlights
  • Secure live video streaming
  • Monitor cameras anytime, anywhere
  • Fast and reliable live feeds
  • Flexible camera management
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Supports multiple camera brands (premium)
Features
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Security Camera App lets you securely stream, manage, and monitor live video from your WiFi or IP cameras — anytime, anywhere. - Keep an Eye on What Matters Connect your cameras in seconds and watch live footage directly on your phone or tablet. Whether you’re checking your home, office, or shop, the app gives you instant peace of mind wherever you are. - Fast and Reliable Live Streaming Access your live video feeds quickly and effortlessly. Stay in control of your surroundings with a smooth viewing experience across multiple connected cameras. - Flexible Camera Management Add, rename, and organize several cameras to suit your needs. Customize your monitoring setup to match your unique security preferences. - Simple and Intuitive Design Built for convenience, the interface is clean and easy to use — ideal for beginners and advanced users alike. - Why Choose Security Camera App Our app combines smart functionality with a straightforward experience so you can stay connected and secure at all times. Premium feature which requires a subscription: - Control all your cameras - Access all live feed in HD - Manage different camera brands - Privacy Protection - Wifi + Ethernet Unlock advanced tools and unlimited features with a premium subscription. - Subscriptions are available on a monthly or yearly auto-renewing basis. - Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your plan renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. - Renewal charges occur within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://valocam.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://valocam.com/terms Disclaimer: This app operates independently and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any camera manufacturer. It supports cameras compatible with the ONVIF protocol.

Screenshots

YI Smart4 screens
Security Camera Home App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera Home App at 4.6 against YI Smart's 1.8. Security Camera Home App also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). YI Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 Security Camera Home App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Security Camera Home App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera Home App has 675 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 Camera Home App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YI Smart ships an update every 10 days, Security Camera Home App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
YI Smart versus Security Camera Home App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYI SmartSecurity Camera Home App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (72 ratings)4.6 (675 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.5% of reviews18.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72675 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZKCam Technology LimitedDriving Theory Test LLC

Customer experience

YI Smart

All ratings72 ratings
Positive18.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.9%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive6.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative91.3%

Security Camera Home App

All ratings675 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative75.7%

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
10 purchases

Security Camera Home App

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Subscription T3$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription T2$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription T1$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription T3$9.991 Year
  • Security Camera: Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription T2$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription T1.5$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription T1$39.991 Year
  • Security Camera: Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Security Camera: Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is YI Smart free?
YI Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Security Camera Home App free?
Security Camera Home App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YI Smart or Security Camera Home App?
Security Camera Home App is rated higher. YI Smart averages 1.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Security Camera Home App averages 4.6 from 675 ratings.
Do YI Smart or Security Camera Home App have ads?
YI Smart shows ads; Security Camera Home App does not.
Which is updated more often, YI Smart or Security Camera Home App?
YI Smart ships an update every 10 days, and Security Camera Home App every 5 weeks. Most recently, YI Smart was updated on September 16, 2026 and Security Camera Home App on September 21, 2026.

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