Z vs Yi iot +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z
This application provides a comprehensive interface for managing network cameras. It enables real-time monitoring, scheduling, alarm configuration, and convenient recording management, including playback, deletion, and sharing of captured media.
- Network camera binding
- Real-time monitoring
- Scheduling and alarms
- Live recording and snapshot capture
- Local and remote playback
- Image parameter settings
- Secure login
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Z-IOT CAM is a sophisticated network camera client software that allows users to conveniently and quickly bind network cameras. It supports direct connection or remote access to network cameras for real-time monitoring, scheduling, alarms, live recording/snapshot capture, as well as local and remote playback, deletion, downloading, and sharing of recordings and photos. The software also provides real-time image parameter settings, secure login, and other control functions.
Yi iot +
Detect and identify unfamiliar electronic devices and hidden lenses nearby. Gain peace of mind in various locations like hotels, offices, or public spaces by understanding your surroundings.
- Wireless device detection (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
- Infrared lens scanner
- Smart scan modes
- Fast and easy to use interface
- Ideal for travel privacy checks
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Protect your privacy wherever you go. This app helps you detect and identify unfamiliar electronic devices nearby, giving you peace of mind at home, in hotels, offices, or public spaces. Key Features • Wireless Device Detection – Scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals • Infrared Lens Scanner – Use your phone’s camera to help detect hidden lenses that may be difficult to see with the naked eye • Smart Scan Modes – Choose from multiple scanning options for more accurate results • Fast & Easy to Use – Simple interface with quick scans, no technical skills required • Ideal for Travel – Check hotel rooms, rentals, or workspaces anytime for extra awareness Why Use This App? Privacy matters. This app helps you stay informed about nearby electronic devices and better understand your surroundings in everyday situations. Subscription Information Some features require a subscription. Subscriptions include auto-renewable options and in-app purchases, which can be managed or canceled at any time in your device settings. Privacy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdfkEu3RYGS6kgFeM1oLv81TVRX9YELKoUi3wKuPPDA/edit?usp=sharing Terms - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndz_D8epe-_g5A8NlPu2iXx8L7dCbMe28YcuVofPUIE/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot + at 4.1 against Z's 1.5. Yi iot + also leads on ratings volume (912 vs 88). Z's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment and ads 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 iot + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Z asks for nothing beyond the download.
Yi iot + holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot + has 912 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Z's written reviews are positive against 9% of Yi iot +'s.
Z ships an update every 2 weeks, Yi iot + every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Z | Yi iot + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (88 ratings) | 4.1 (912 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.2% of reviews | 9.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 88 | 912 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 252 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 慎 李 | Joshua Jarvis |
Customer experience
Z
Yi iot +
In-app purchases
Z
No in-app purchases
Yi iot +
- Premuim$4.997 Days
- Get Premuim3 Days trial$4.997 Days









