Comparison

Yi iot⁺ vs BLC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Yi iot⁺

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
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Our app is designed to provide a simple and convenient way to stay connected with your compatible smart cameras. Whether you're at home, at work, or traveling, the app helps you access your camera system with ease through an intuitive and user-friendly experience. Built with reliability and convenience in mind, our app makes everyday monitoring straightforward and accessible. Its clean interface and seamless connectivity are designed to help you stay aware of what's important, giving you confidence and peace of mind wherever you are. Our app is compatible with supported Wi-Fi camera devices and is created to deliver a smooth, stable, and enjoyable user experience for everyday use. Disclaimer: This application is an independent software product created for user convenience. It is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or officially connected to YI Iot or any of its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, or related entities. Any references to third-party trademarks are used solely for descriptive purposes. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. This application is not sponsored, endorsed, or supported by any trademark owner. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 week - Weekly - $4.99 1 month - Monthly - $12.99 1 year - Yearly - $39.99 Lifetime - $59.99 You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your device settings. Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWmAqTcz4ErC4LoE428VCupDvHDGxtfwcLAYRN7Mkeo/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BLC

This application allows users to connect to and manage network cameras for real-time monitoring and recording. It supports direct or remote access, scheduling, alarms, and playback of captured media.

Highlights
  • Network camera binding
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Scheduling and alarms
  • Live recording and snapshot capture
  • Local and remote playback
  • Image parameter settings
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BLC-IOT CAM is a sophisticated network camera client software that allows users to conveniently and quickly bind network cameras. It supports direct connection or remote access to network cameras for real-time monitoring, scheduling, alarms, live recording/snapshot capture, as well as local and remote playback, deletion, downloading, and sharing of recordings and photos. The software also provides real-time image parameter settings, secure login, and other control functions.

Screenshots

Yi iot⁺4 screens
BLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yi iot⁺ at 4.1 against BLC's 1.0. Yi iot⁺ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (479 vs 2). BLC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yi iot⁺ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BLC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yi iot⁺ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot⁺ has 479 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Yi iot⁺'s written reviews are positive against 0% of BLC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yi iot⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, BLC every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Yi iot⁺ versus BLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYi iot⁺BLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (479 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings479 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB245 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob Mac Donald军云 张

Customer experience

Yi iot⁺

All ratings477 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative75.0%

BLC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Yi iot⁺

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

BLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yi iot⁺ free?
Yi iot⁺ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLC free?
BLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yi iot⁺ or BLC?
Yi iot⁺ is rated higher. Yi iot⁺ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while BLC averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Yi iot⁺ or BLC have ads?
BLC shows ads; Yi iot⁺ does not.
Which is updated more often, Yi iot⁺ or BLC?
Yi iot⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, and BLC every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yi iot⁺ was updated on November 5, 2026 and BLC on November 5, 2026.

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