# Smart iCAM vs Yi iot

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.

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 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart iCAM | Yi iot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-icam/id670168309/reviews)** | [3.1 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **11.1% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRANWO TECHNOLOGY CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/595251459) | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart iCAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-icam/id670168309)

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.

**Highlights:** Wireless baby monitor functionality, IP camera streaming, Remote viewing, Live video feed, Surveillance capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Yi iot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275)

Monitor your home or workspace remotely with live streaming, two-way audio, and AI-powered event highlights. Access recordings from anywhere and receive alerts for important moments. Optional cloud subscriptions offer enhanced features and storage.

**Highlights:** AI-curated event highlights, Remote access to live streaming and recordings, Two-way audio communication, Smart panoramic view, Optional cloud subscription plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1month 15-day 1cam motion | $9.99 | per month |
| 30D-Entryplan-IN（1M1D） | $9.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam | $15.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR | $18.99 | per month |
| 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $22.99 | per month |
| 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $25.99 | per month |
| 30D-Entryplan-IN（1Y1D） | $26.99 | per year |
| 12month 15-day 1cam motion | $59.99 | per year |
| 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam | $139.99 | per year |
| 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras | $174.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Useful security features
- 💡 Versatile motion tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🔋 Camera resets and reboots
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
- 🤖 Unreliable motion detection and alerts
- 🙄 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart iCAM free?

Smart iCAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Yi iot free?

Yi iot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart iCAM or Yi iot?

Smart iCAM is rated higher. Smart iCAM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Yi iot averages 3.1 from 5K ratings.

### Do Smart iCAM or Yi iot have ads?

Yi iot shows ads; Smart iCAM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart iCAM or Yi iot?

Smart iCAM ships an update every 3 months, and Yi iot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart iCAM was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yi iot on November 7, 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.*