Each of the main runoff yield models (the natural storage model, the model of combining the infiltration curve with the areal distribution curve of the infiltration capacity within the basin, and the compound model), widely applied in China now, has its own distinguishing features. But there are few papers about the comprehensive comparison of them and the relations among them. This causes the difficulties for users to choose the proper model. Therefore, the relations and differences of these models are thoroughly analyzed and compared, and the problems to be noticed in practice are also pointed out. Generally speaking, the compound model of runoff yield should be selected and applied first.