# YI Home + vs Security Camera Home App

The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera Home App at 4.6 against YI Home +'s 3.3. Security Camera Home App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (19% vs 6%). YI Home +'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Home App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Security Camera Home App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera Home App has 675 ratings behind it against 90, 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 19% of Security Camera Home App's.

YI Home + ships an update fortnightly, Security Camera Home App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YI Home + | Security Camera Home App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home-plus/id6736911343/reviews) | **[4.6 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-home-app/id6753970636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **675** |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | **18.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 546 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEV 4905 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848337472) | [Driving Theory Test LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807477662) |

## 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 Home App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-home-app/id6753970636)

Securely stream, manage, and monitor live video from your WiFi or IP cameras on your phone or tablet. Connect cameras in seconds for instant peace of mind, with fast and reliable live streaming and flexible camera management.

**Highlights:** Secure live video streaming, Monitor cameras anytime, anywhere, Fast and reliable live feeds, Flexible camera management, Simple and intuitive interface, Supports multiple camera brands (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription T3 | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription T2 | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription T1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription T3 | $9.99 | per year |
| Security Camera: Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription T2 | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription T1.5 | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription T1 | $39.99 | per year |
| Security Camera: Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Security Camera: Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YI Home + free?

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

### Is Security Camera Home App free?

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

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

Security Camera Home App is rated higher. YI Home + averages 3.3 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Security Camera Home App averages 4.6 from 675 ratings.

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

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

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

YI Home + ships an update fortnightly, and Security Camera Home App every 5 weeks. Most recently, YI Home + was updated on September 25, 2026 and Security Camera Home App on September 21, 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.*