# YI Home + vs Security Camera for Home

The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera for Home at 4.3 against YI Home +'s 3.4. Security Camera for Home also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 156). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YI Home + sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Security Camera for Home sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Security Camera for Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera for Home has 2.6K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of YI Home +'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Security Camera for Home's.

YI Home + ships an update fortnightly, Security Camera for Home every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home + | Security Camera for Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home-plus/id6736911343/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-for-home/id6743064486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **19.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandra Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819023873) | [西安宇皓乐行网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893825173) |

## What reviewers say

### YI Home +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home-plus/id6736911343)

Monitor your surroundings and connected devices with this app. It scans Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks, offering details about detected devices. An infrared scanner helps in low-light conditions, and a history log keeps track of your findings.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth network scanning, Wi-Fi network scanning, Infrared scanner, Device details, Network history log, Low-light monitoring

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Security Camera for Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-for-home/id6743064486)

Monitor your home security cameras with HD real-time video and multi-device management. The app offers network diagnostics, recording capabilities, and robust data encryption for privacy. Keep an eye on your property and gain peace of mind.

**Highlights:** HD Real-Time Monitoring, Network Detection and Diagnosis, Device Information Management, Real-Time Recording and Snapshots, Multi-Device Management, Data Encryption and Privacy Protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home + free?

YI Home + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Security Camera for Home free?

Security Camera for Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YI Home + or Security Camera for Home?

Security Camera for Home is rated higher. YI Home + averages 3.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Security Camera for Home averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do YI Home + or Security Camera for Home have ads?

YI Home + shows ads; Security Camera for Home does not.

### Which is updated more often, YI Home + or Security Camera for Home?

YI Home + ships an update fortnightly, and Security Camera for Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, YI Home + was updated on October 30, 2026 and Security Camera for Home on October 30, 2026.

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