# Yi iot⁺ vs Home SecureCam Connect

The clearest difference is monetization model: Yi iot⁺ at free with in-app purchases against Home SecureCam Connect's subscription. Yi iot⁺ also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 0%) and device support (3 vs 1). Home SecureCam Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yi iot⁺ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Home SecureCam Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Yi iot⁺ against 4.1 for Home SecureCam Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 477 and 355 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Yi iot⁺'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Home SecureCam Connect's.

Yi iot⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, Home SecureCam Connect every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi iot⁺ | Home SecureCam Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id6744153884/reviews)** | [4.1 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-securecam-connect/id6747803603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 355 |
| Positive reviews | **20.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 203 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Mac Donald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824127307) | [BYTECRAFTERSLIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786246578) |

## What reviewers say

### Yi iot⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id6744153884)

Easily scan your surroundings for nearby Bluetooth devices, including headphone cases. Get detailed distance information, track devices on a map, and save favorites for quick access. Keep your devices under control with helpful tips and instructions.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device scanning, Headphone case locator, Distance information, Map tracking, Favorite devices, Helpful instructions

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Home SecureCam Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-securecam-connect/id6747803603)

Easily find, connect, and manage smart devices in your space. View live HD video streams from security cameras and organize them by room. Gain clarity and control over your digital environment with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Scan and display nearby devices, Connect home security cameras, View HD video streams, Organize devices by room, View technical device information, Tips for digital space setup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yi iot⁺ free?

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

### Is Home SecureCam Connect free?

Home SecureCam Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Yi iot⁺ is rated higher. Yi iot⁺ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while Home SecureCam Connect averages 4.1 from 355 ratings.

### Do Yi iot⁺ or Home SecureCam Connect have ads?

Neither Yi iot⁺ nor Home SecureCam Connect shows ads.

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

Yi iot⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Home SecureCam Connect every 9 days. Most recently, Yi iot⁺ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Home SecureCam Connect on October 28, 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.*