Smart iCAM vs Yi iot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart iCAM
This app transforms your iOS device into a wireless baby monitor or IP camera. It allows you to view live video streams from compatible cameras, providing peace of mind and remote surveillance capabilities.
- Wireless baby monitor functionality
- IP camera streaming
- Remote viewing
- Live video feed
- Surveillance capabilities
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wireless baby monitor & IP cam
Yi iot
Monitor your home or office remotely with live video streaming and recording. Receive instant alerts for important events and communicate with people or pets using two-way audio. AI-powered highlights condense footage for quick review.
- AI-curated video highlights
- Remote access to live streams
- 24/7 live streaming and recording
- Two-way audio communication
- Smart panoramic view
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Yi iot – Smarter Security, Smarter Life Stay close to what matters most with Yi iot. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, Yi iot helps you see, hear, and protect—anytime, anywhere. Key Features -AI-Curated Highlights: Review the most important moments in seconds without scrubbing through hours of video. -Access from Anywhere: Cloud storage keeps your memories safe, even if your device is lost or damaged. -24/7 Live Streaming & Recording: Safety that never sleeps—always know what’s happening in real time. -Two-Way Audio: Talk to family, pets, or visitors with a simple tap. -Smart Panoramic View: Move your phone to explore every corner instantly. Optional Cloud Subscription Upgrade with flexible cloud plans to unlock advanced features like AI highlights, unlimited playback, and continuous 24/7 recording. Auto-renewing subscriptions info: -Subscription name:15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $19.99 per month -Subscription name:7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $99.99 per month -Subscription name:15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per month -Subscription name:7d. Loop(365d), 3 CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $249.99 per year -Subscription name:30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $149.99 per year -Subscription name:Response Service(30d) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $12.99 per year -Subscription name:Response Service(365d) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $69.99 per year -Subscription name:1,7,365,CVR,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $79.99 per year -Subscription name:5,15,365,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per year -Subscription name:5,30,365,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $179.99 per year -Subscription name:5,30,365,CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $199.99 per year -Subscription name:1-7-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $4.99 per month -Subscription name:1-30-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $9.49 per month -Subscription name:07d. Loop(365d.),2 Cam -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $20.49 per year -Subscription name:07d. Loop(30d.),2 Cam -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $2.49 per month -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 -Automatic Renewal Service Agreement:https://app.yitechnology.com/#/YihomeAutoRenewalAgreement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart iCAM at 4.0 against Yi iot's 3.1. Smart iCAM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Yi iot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5K vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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 iot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Smart iCAM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart iCAM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Smart iCAM's written reviews are positive against 5% of Yi iot's.
Smart iCAM ships an update every 3 months, Yi iot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart iCAM | Yi iot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.1 (5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 379 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRANWO TECHNOLOGY CORP. | ZK (HK) LIMITED |
Customer experience
Smart iCAM
Yi iot
Bugs and requests
Smart iCAM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Yi iot
Reported bugs
4 issues- Camera randomly turns to face the wall
- App freezes and becomes unusable after updates
- SD card recordings not accessible without subscription
- Alerts and notifications not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to disable IR lights
- Improve playback and review of recorded footage
- Provide better customer support and communication
- Allow more customization of motion detection zones
In-app purchases
Smart iCAM
No in-app purchases
Yi iot
- 1month 15-day 1cam motion7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 30D-Entryplan-IN(1M1D)$9.991 Month
- 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam$15.991 Month
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- 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR$18.991 Month
- 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$22.991 Month
- 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$25.991 Month
- 30D-Entryplan-IN(1Y1D)$26.991 Year
- 12month 15-day 1cam motion3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam3 Days trial$139.991 Year
- 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras3 Days trial$174.991 Year









