# YI Home + vs Yi iot +

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot + at 4.1 against YI Home +'s 3.4. Yi iot + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (907 vs 156). YI Home +'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 Yi iot + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yi iot + holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot + has 907 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 9% of Yi iot +'s.

YI Home + ships an update fortnightly, Yi iot + every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home + | Yi iot + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home-plus/id6736911343/reviews) | **[4.1 (907 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot-plus/id6752410463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **907** |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **9.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandra Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819023873) | [Joshua Jarvis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803155644) |

## 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 |


### Yi iot +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot-plus/id6752410463)

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.

**Highlights:** Wireless device detection (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi), Infrared lens scanner, Smart scan modes, Fast and easy to use interface, Ideal for travel privacy checks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premuim | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Premuim | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home + free?

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

### Is Yi iot + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YI Home + or Yi iot +?

Yi iot + is rated higher. YI Home + averages 3.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Yi iot + averages 4.1 from 907 ratings.

### Do YI Home + or Yi iot + have ads?

YI Home + shows ads; Yi iot + does not.

### Which is updated more often, YI Home + or Yi iot +?

YI Home + ships an update fortnightly, and Yi iot + every 6 weeks. Most recently, YI Home + was updated on October 27, 2026 and Yi iot + on October 25, 2026.

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