# meShare vs YI Home

The clearest difference is rating: YI Home at 4.3 against meShare's 2.2. YI Home also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (72K vs 702). meShare's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. meShare sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and YI Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YI Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YI Home has 72K ratings behind it against 702, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of meShare's written reviews are positive against 13% of YI Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

meShare ships an update every 5 days, YI Home every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | meShare | YI Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (702 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshare/id977910819/reviews) | **[4.3 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 702 | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **17.0% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 30 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [meshare Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945280395) | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) |

## What reviewers say

### meShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshare/id977910819)

Control a variety of smart home products and stay connected with loved ones through cloud services. Manage your smart devices and access them remotely for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Smart home device control, Seamless cloud service integration, Remote device access, Subscription-based cloud storage, Automatic renewal options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous - 1 devices/7days | $4.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 1 devices/30days | $9.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 2 devices/7days | $9.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 3 devices/7days | $14.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 2 devices/30days | $19.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 4 devices/7days | $19.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 5 devices/7days | $24.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 6 devices/7days | $29.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 4 devices/30days | $39.99 | per month |
| Continuous - 1 devices/7days | $49.99 | per year |
| Continuous - 2 devices/7days | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful motion/sound detection features
- 📽️ Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔥 Unreliable camera connectivity
- 💸 Expensive cloud storage subscription
- ⏱️ Slow app performance after updates
- 🔇 Audio issues with cameras

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and timeouts
- Cameras showing as offline
- Notifications not working as expected
- Video playback problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Watch
- Improve motion detection sensitivity
- Allow more customization of camera settings
- Provide option to store footage locally
- Implement two-factor authentication


### YI Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-home/id1011626777)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming and two-way audio. Receive alerts for detected motion and control your camera's view. Enjoy clear 1080p HD footage, day or night, with secure video storage options.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way conversation and audio, Motion detection alerts, Pan, tilt, and zoom controls, 1080p HD video, Day and night vision, Micro SD card storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam | $4.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR | $7.99 | per month |
| 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $11.99 | per month |
| 5 cams,15 days history, motion | $11.99 | per month |
| 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $14.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Entry Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud CVR Plan | $18.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Standard Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Plus Plan | $25.99 | per month |
| Kami Cloud Entry Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Affordable and amazing camera system
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Easy setup and intuitive app
- 🔍 Clear video and audio quality
- 🔍 Excellent night vision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid cloud subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Downgraded functionality in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inability to view recordings beyond 24 hours
- Cameras randomly going offline
- Issues with connecting to new WiFi networks

**Requested features**

- Add iPad app with multi-camera view
- Improve video playback controls and timeline
- Allow more flexible motion detection zones
- Provide option to disable motion alerts but still record
- Add background audio support for baby monitor use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is meShare free?

meShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YI Home free?

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

### Which has better reviews, meShare or YI Home?

YI Home is rated higher. meShare averages 2.2 out of 5 from 702 ratings, while YI Home averages 4.3 from 72K ratings.

### Do meShare or YI Home have ads?

YI Home shows ads; meShare does not.

### Which is updated more often, meShare or YI Home?

meShare ships an update every 5 days, and YI Home every 2 weeks. Most recently, meShare was updated on October 29, 2026 and YI Home on November 1, 2026.

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