# YI Smart vs Security Camera Home App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Smart | Security Camera Home App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-smart/id6473766241/reviews) | **[4.6 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-home-app/id6753970636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **675** |
| Positive reviews | 6.5% of reviews | **18.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 373 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZKCam Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718670984) | [Driving Theory Test LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807477662) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-smart/id6473766241)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YI_Cloud_IOS_Entry_Monthly_ACT | $3.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan_(Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan(Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan(Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_STD_Plan(Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan(Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| YI_Cloud_IOS_Entry_Annual_ACT | $26.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan_(Annual) | $36.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan(Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan(Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Standard_Plan(Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan(Annual) | $129.99 | per year |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan2(Monthly) | $4.99 | one-time |
| YI_Cloud_CVR_Plan2(Monthly) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7天移动-包年套餐-一次性 | $9.99 | one-time |
| YI_Cloud_STD_Plan2(Monthly) | $11.99 | one-time |
| YI_Cloud_Plus_Plan2(Monthly) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 7天CVR-包年-一次性 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30天移动-包年-一次性 | $29.99 | one-time |
| YI_Cloud_Entry_Plan2(Annual) | $39.99 | one-time |


### Security Camera Home App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-home-app/id6753970636)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription T3 | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription T2 | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription T1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription T3 | $9.99 | per year |
| Security Camera: Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription T2 | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription T1.5 | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription T1 | $39.99 | per year |
| Security Camera: Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Security Camera: Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*