# ActionCam FREE vs YI Action

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ActionCam FREE at 100% against YI Action's 9%. ActionCam FREE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 9.0). YI Action's advantage is ratings volume (442 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ActionCam FREE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Action has 442 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ActionCam FREE's written reviews are positive against 9% of YI Action's.

ActionCam FREE ships an update monthly, YI Action every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActionCam FREE | YI Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actioncam-free/id924642124/reviews)** | [1.8 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-action/id963065779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **442** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Perevalov](https://appshunter.io/developer/924642123) | [Shanghai Xiaoyi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011626776) |

## What reviewers say

### ActionCam FREE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actioncam-free/id924642124)

Capture stunning photos and videos during extreme sports with this app, designed for underwater housing. Features include single shots, time-lapse, and self-timer, all controllable with minimal clicks.

**Highlights:** Single shot capture, Time-lapse photography, Self-timer function, Video recording, Underwater housing compatibility, Simple button navigation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### YI Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-action/id963065779)

Capture and edit high-quality action footage with advanced camera features.  Offers manual controls, multiple shooting modes, and easy social sharing.  Enhance your videos with effects and filters for a professional touch.

**Highlights:** 4K video recording, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), Manual camera settings (shutter, ISO, EV, WB), Multiple video and photo modes, Video editing with effects and filters, Easy social sharing, Wide-angle lens

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Able to connect and download video
- 👍 Good camera quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Ads and performance issues
- 🐛 App no longer supported

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to camera
- Compatibility issues with iOS 13 and above

**Requested features**

- Update app to fix connectivity and crashes
- Improve app stability and performance
- Add support for newer iOS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActionCam FREE free?

ActionCam FREE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YI Action free?

YI Action is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ActionCam FREE or YI Action?

ActionCam FREE is rated higher. ActionCam FREE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while YI Action averages 1.8 from 442 ratings.

### Do ActionCam FREE or YI Action have ads?

Neither ActionCam FREE nor YI Action shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActionCam FREE or YI Action?

ActionCam FREE ships an update monthly, and YI Action every 3 weeks. Most recently, ActionCam FREE was updated on October 22, 2026 and YI Action on October 22, 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.*