Comparison

V380 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

V380

Monitor your home remotely with this intelligent cloud camera application. View live video, control camera direction, and receive motion detection alerts. Supports two-way audio and cloud storage for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote live video viewing
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way audio intercom
  • Cloud storage options
  • Digital zoom and presets
Features
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Our company division WiFi camera products can be used to achieve remote configuration camera, remote viewing, remote playback; It’s your home security housekeeper! V380 is a new generation of intelligent household cloud camera free application, can easily realize the remote video monitoring and management. 1. By this software can view the process of real-time video anytime and anywhere. 2. Support remote PTZ control, camera direction of rotation performed by touching the screen. 3. Support network live audio monitoring. 4. Support network remote video playback and image capture. 5. Support site motion detection alarm, and save the server to view 6. Support voice intercom and video calls 7. Intelligent cloud streaming transmission technology, 720P million high-definition public network real-time transport. 8. Increased Digital zoom function, Preset function and WIFI Smartlink configuration function. Support quick AP config; Two-dimensional code scanning device ID and so on. 9. Live Preview increase recording function, you can view the recorded video in an album 10. Video files increase download function,you can examine the downloaded video in an album. 11. Increases cloud storage services, cloud services bind devices, video can be uploaded to the server, enhanced data security. 【V380 Cloud Storage Automatic Renewal Service Description 】 - Renewal Service:The event recording can be saved for a maximum of 10 days, and the Continuous recording can be saved for a maximum of 30 days,30-day overwriting Renewal storage plan - Renewal period:one month - Renewal price: The first month experience price is 0.99 USD/month, and the next month starts at 3.99 USD/month - Payment: after confirming the subscription, your Apple ID account will be debited; - Cancel renewal:If you cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in the iTunes/AppleID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Specific path:Please open the Apple mobile phone"settings"-->enter"iTunes store and AppStore"-->click"Apple ID",select"View Apple ID",enter the "Account Settings"page,click"subscribe",select V380 Cloud Storage unsubscribe. If you cancel within 24 hours before the expiration, the subscription fee will be charged; - Renewal: Apple ID account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period; - V380 Cloud Storage Agreement: https://foreignpay.av380.net/cloud/terms?language=en - Terms of Use and User Agreement: http://ad.nvdvr.cn/Agreement/index.php?param=eyJhcHBOYW1lIjoiVjM4MCIsImxhbmciOiJlbiIsInR5cGUiOiJ1c2VyIn0=&language=en - Privacy Policy:http://ad.nvdvr.cn/Agreement/index.php?param=eyJhcHBOYW1lIjoiVjM4MCIsImxhbmciOiJlbiIsInR5cGUiOiJwcml2YWN5In0=&language=en

About

Yi iot

Monitor your home or office remotely with live video streaming and recording. Receive instant alerts for important events and communicate with people or pets using two-way audio. AI-powered highlights condense footage for quick review.

Highlights
  • AI-curated video highlights
  • Remote access to live streams
  • 24/7 live streaming and recording
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Smart panoramic view
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

V3804 screens
Yi iot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yi iot at every 2 weeks against V380's every 2 months. Yi iot also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 995). V380's advantage is review sentiment (15% vs 5%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. V380 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Yi iot sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for V380 against 3.1 for Yi iot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 995 and 5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of V380's written reviews are positive against 5% of Yi iot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V380 ships an update every 2 months, Yi iot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
V380 versus Yi iot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV380Yi iot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (995 ratings) — better3.1 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews15.3% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings9955K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB379 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., LtdZK (HK) LIMITED

Customer experience

V380

All ratings988 ratings
Positive49.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative41.9%
Written reviews1,442 reviews
Positive15.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative75.8%

Yi iot

All ratings4,958 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative44.5%
Written reviews1,208 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative90.2%

User reviews

V380

From 995 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🔒 Secure

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Paywall for cloud storage
  • 📚 Unclear instructions

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

V380

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch after updates
  • Unable to connect to camera remotely
  • Recorded videos not playing back properly
  • Motion detection not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add speaker volume adjustment
  • Implement fast-forward/rewind for playback
  • Allow disabling of night vision
  • Improve alarm sensitivity settings

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

14 purchases

V380

Subscriptions2
  • Trial Plan (Monthly)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Trial Plan (Monthly)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
One-time12
  • Trial Plan (Monthly)$3.99
  • 7 days Cloud Storage (Monthly)$4.99
  • Basic Plan (Monthly)$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Standard Plan (Monthly)$5.99
  • 30 day Cloud Storage (Monthly)$6.99
  • 7 days AI Storage (Monthly)$6.99
  • Basic Plan (Quarterly)$9.99
  • AI Cloud Recording$9.99
  • Standard Plan (Quarterly)$14.99
  • Professional (Monthly)$15.99
  • Basic Plan (Yearly)$34.99
  • Standard Plan (Yearly)$45.99
13 purchases

Yi iot

Subscriptions12
  • AUTO30D-Entryplan-IN(1M1D)$4.991 Month
  • 1month 15-day 1cam motion7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 30D-Entryplan-IN(1M1D)$9.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam$15.991 Month
  • 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
  • 7d. Loop(12m.), 1 Cam, CVR7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam3 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras3 Days trial$174.991 Year
One-time1
  • 7d. (30d.), 1 Cam$4.99

Questions

Is V380 free?
V380 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, V380 or Yi iot?
V380 is rated higher. V380 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while Yi iot averages 3.1 from 5K ratings.
Do V380 or Yi iot have ads?
Both V380 and Yi iot show ads.
Which is updated more often, V380 or Yi iot?
V380 ships an update every 2 months, and Yi iot every 2 weeks. Most recently, V380 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Yi iot on November 1, 2026.

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