Comparison

360 Smart Camera vs Yi iot

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

Head to head
About

360 Smart Camera

Monitor your home and loved ones remotely with real-time video streaming and two-way audio. Receive motion detection alerts and review recorded footage from SD cards or cloud storage. Share access with family members for a connected experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time video check via cellphone
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Replay historical videos
  • Share camera access with family
Features
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See your parents, babies, pets anytime anywhere. Just feel like home! - 【Real-time check via cellphone】Check by cellphone no matter how far you go. - 【Two-way talk】As smooth as a phone call. Feel like accompanying with family members. - 【Motion detection alert】Monitor the screen changes synchronously to protect your family property. - 【Replay historical videos at any time】 Two choices to record: SD card recording and safe cloud recording. - 【Share your camera】Invite your family to see videos together. For more fun features, look forward to your discovery! [360 camera cloud video automatic subscription service description] -Subscription service: 7-day continuous monthly, 30-day continuous monthly - Subscription period: one month - Subscription price: 7 days for consecutive monthly subscriptions of 14 yuan / month, 30 days for consecutive monthly subscriptions for 35 yuan / month - Payment: The user confirms the purchase and payment and then credits to the iTunes account. - Cancel renewal: If you cancel your renewal, please manually disable the automatic renewal feature in the iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Specific path: Please open the Apple mobile phone "Settings" --> enter "iTunes store and App Store" --> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select 360 smart camera unsubscribe. If you do not close your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, this subscription will be automatically renewed. - Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one month. - Continuous monthly service agreement: https://jia.360.cn/app/auto_renewal_agreement_en_US.html - Privacy Policy: https://jia.360.cn/wap/newappagreementapp2_en_US.html - The terms of use: https://jia.360.cn/app/cloud_terms_of_use_en_us.html

About

Yi iot

Monitor your home or workspace remotely with live streaming, two-way audio, and AI-powered event highlights. Access recordings from anywhere and receive alerts for important moments. Optional cloud subscriptions offer enhanced features and storage.

Highlights
  • AI-curated event highlights
  • Remote access to live streaming and recordings
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Smart panoramic view
  • Optional cloud subscription plans
Features
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Yi iot – Smarter Security, Smarter Life Stay close to what matters most with Yi iot. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, Yi iot helps you see, hear, and protect—anytime, anywhere. Key Features -AI-Curated Highlights: Review the most important moments in seconds without scrubbing through hours of video. -Access from Anywhere: Cloud storage keeps your memories safe, even if your device is lost or damaged. -24/7 Live Streaming & Recording: Safety that never sleeps—always know what’s happening in real time. -Two-Way Audio: Talk to family, pets, or visitors with a simple tap. -Smart Panoramic View: Move your phone to explore every corner instantly. Optional Cloud Subscription Upgrade with flexible cloud plans to unlock advanced features like AI highlights, unlimited playback, and continuous 24/7 recording. Auto-renewing subscriptions info: -Subscription name:15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $19.99 per month -Subscription name:7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $99.99 per month -Subscription name:15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per month -Subscription name:7d. Loop(365d), 3 CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $249.99 per year -Subscription name:30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $149.99 per year -Subscription name:Response Service(30d) -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $12.99 per year -Subscription name:Response Service(365d) -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $69.99 per year -Subscription name:1,7,365,CVR,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $79.99 per year -Subscription name:5,15,365,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $129.99 per year -Subscription name:5,30,365,BlackFriday -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $179.99 per year 

-Subscription name:5,30,365,CVR -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $199.99 per year -Subscription name:1-7-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $4.99 per month -Subscription name:1-30-CVR-1Month-CN-IOT-AUTO -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $9.49 per month -Subscription name:07d. Loop(365d.),2 Cam -Length of subscription: 365 days -Price of subscription: $20.49 per year -Subscription name:07d. Loop(30d.),2 Cam -Length of subscription: 30 days -Price of subscription: $2.49 per month 
-Payment: The user confirms the purchase and pays it with their iTunes account. -Cancel renewal:If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in Itunes / Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription expire -Renew:Apple ITunes account will be debited within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription cycle will be postponed for one month after the deduction is successful
-Precautions:After renewing the subscription automatically, the service is free for the first month, and the trial period ends from the day of purchase to the day of next month, and the charge is automatically deducted -Terms of use:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/terms_of_use?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -Privacy policy:https://api.yitechnology.com/home/privacy_agreement?location=USA&lang=zh-CN?location=USA&lang=zh-CN -YI Cloud Service Agreement:https://api.yitechnology.com/homecamera/cloud_agreement_ios.html -Automatic Renewal Service Agreement:https://app.yitechnology.com/#/YihomeAutoRenewalAgreement

Screenshots

360 Smart Camera4 screens
Yi iot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 360 Smart Camera at 26% against Yi iot's 5%. 360 Smart Camera also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.1). Yi iot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (5K vs 365). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 360 Smart Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Yi iot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

360 Smart Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 5K ratings behind it against 365, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of 360 Smart Camera's written reviews are positive against 5% of Yi iot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

360 Smart Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, Yi iot every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
360 Smart Camera versus Yi iot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter360 Smart CameraYi iot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (365 ratings) — better3.1 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3655K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB379 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Visual World Technology Co., Ltd.ZK (HK) LIMITED

Customer experience

360 Smart Camera

All ratings365 ratings
Positive55.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative38.4%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative62.6%

Yi iot

All ratings4,973 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative44.5%
Written reviews1,215 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative90.2%

User reviews

360 Smart Camera

From 365 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 📺 Poor video quality
  • 🤖 Confusing app interface

Yi iot

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great camera quality
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Useful security features
  • 💡 Versatile motion tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🔋 Camera resets and reboots
  • 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
  • 🤖 Unreliable motion detection and alerts
  • 🙄 Excessive and intrusive ads

Bugs and requests

360 Smart Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to login or register account
  • Camera disconnects randomly
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App freezes after recent updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for multiple languages
  • Improve motion detection accuracy
  • Extend video recording duration
  • Integrate with smart home devices

Yi iot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera randomly turns to face the wall
  • App freezes and becomes unusable after updates
  • SD card recordings not accessible without subscription
  • Alerts and notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to disable IR lights
  • Improve playback and review of recorded footage
  • Provide better customer support and communication
  • Allow more customization of motion detection zones

In-app purchases

10 purchases

360 Smart Camera

Subscriptions5
  • 7-day continuous monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 7-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • 30-day continuous monthly$4.991 Month
  • 30-day continuous monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time5
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$4.99
  • 30 Day Cloud Recording$7.99
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$17.99
Show 2 more
  • 7 Day Cloud Recording$23.99
  • 30 Day Cloud Recording$59.99
10 purchases

Yi iot

Subscriptions10
  • 1month 15-day 1cam motion7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 30D-Entryplan-IN(1M1D)$9.991 Month
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam$15.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR$18.991 Month
  • 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$22.991 Month
  • 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam$25.991 Month
  • 30D-Entryplan-IN(1Y1D)$26.991 Year
  • 12month 15-day 1cam motion3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam3 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras3 Days trial$174.991 Year

Questions

Is 360 Smart Camera free?
360 Smart Camera 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, 360 Smart Camera or Yi iot?
360 Smart Camera is rated higher. 360 Smart Camera averages 3.3 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Yi iot averages 3.1 from 5K ratings.
Do 360 Smart Camera or Yi iot have ads?
Both 360 Smart Camera and Yi iot show ads.
Which is updated more often, 360 Smart Camera or Yi iot?
360 Smart Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, and Yi iot every 2 weeks. Most recently, 360 Smart Camera was updated on November 9, 2026 and Yi iot on November 9, 2026.

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