# V380 vs Yi iot

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.

Both are free to download. V380 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for V380 against 3.1 for Yi iot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yi iot has 5K ratings behind it against 995, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of V380's written reviews are positive against 5% of Yi iot's.

V380 ships an update every 2 months, Yi iot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V380 | Yi iot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v380/id989049956/reviews)** | [3.1 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 995 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **15.3% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 344 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/495611358) | [ZK (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769973640) |

## What reviewers say

### V380

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v380/id989049956)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Plan (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Trial Plan (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| 7 days Cloud Storage (Monthly) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Monthly) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan (Monthly) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 day Cloud Storage (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7 days AI Storage (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Quarterly) | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI Cloud Recording | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Yearly) | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Yi iot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-iot/id1375812275)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1month 15-day 1cam motion | $9.99 | per month |
| 30D-Entryplan-IN（1M1D） | $9.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam | $15.99 | per month |
| 7d. Loop(30d.), 1 Cam, CVR | $18.99 | per month |
| 15d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $22.99 | per month |
| 30d. Loop(30d.), 5 Cam | $25.99 | per month |
| 30D-Entryplan-IN（1Y1D） | $26.99 | per year |
| 12month 15-day 1cam motion | $59.99 | per year |
| 15d. Loop(12m.), 5 Cam | $139.99 | per year |
| 30days Loop(365d), 5 Cameras | $174.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 November 6, 2026 and Yi iot on November 7, 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.*