Comparison

OTP Auth vs Yandex ID

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

Head to head
About

OTP Auth

Enhance your account security with two-factor authentication on your iPhone and iPad. This app supports numerous popular services and offers robust encryption for all your data. It works offline and prioritizes user privacy by not collecting or transmitting personal information.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication support
  • Encrypted iCloud Sync
  • Siri and Apple Watch support
  • Notification Center widget
  • Safari extension for password pasting
  • Face ID/Touch ID security
  • Encrypted backups and import/export
Features
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OTP Auth adds support for two-factor authentication to your iPhone and iPad. It can be used with Dropbox, Facebook, GitHub, Google Mail and many more. Make your accounts safe again! Features: - Ads free - Encrypted iCloud Sync - Siri Support - Apple Watch support - Notification Center widget - Safari extension for pasting passwords into websites - Secure application using Face ID/Touch ID (or password) - Create encrypted backups of all accounts - Import/Export encrypted accounts using AirDrop, iCloud, Dropbox, Mail, ... - Works offline All data stored by OTP Auth is stored using strong AES-256 encryption. This applies for all data. In particular, for both locally stored data as well as data stored in the iCloud Drive (when iCloud Sync is enabled). The password for those files never leaves your device such that noone but you can read your data. OTP Auth does not collect information about you or send them anywhere. You won't be asked to allow access to your contacts or your location. And most important: OTP Auth does not connect to the internet and will not send your accounts to someone else! (Unless you enable iCloud sync where an AES-256 encrypted copy of your accounts is stored in your iCloud Drive. The password for that copy will never leave your phone.) Follow me on Twitter: @otpauth

About

Yandex ID

This app provides instant, password-free sign-in to Yandex services using one-time codes or images. It also functions as a secure authenticator for two-factor authentication and a manager for all your Yandex account information, including data, devices, and payments.

Highlights
  • Instant login without passwords
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) authenticator
  • One-time password (OTP) generation
  • Manage Yandex account data and settings
  • Secure cloud backup and recovery
  • Share subscriptions and control purchases
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Yandex ID is the updated app that replaces Yandex Key. It makes sign-in to Yandex services faster and easier. There are no passwords to remember or SMS messages to wait for — the app instantly delivers a one-time code or image. With Yandex ID, you can also manage all your account information, as it keeps all your data and settings in one place. INSTANT LOGIN WITHOUT PASSWORDS Sign in by entering a code or tapping an image — it takes seconds. No passwords, no SMS messages, no push notifications. Your digital key is securely linked to your account and can only be used by you. 2FA AUTHENTICATOR Yandex ID works as a secure authenticator with two-factor authentication (2FA) and one-time password (OTP) support. Use it to logging for services that rely on one-time passwords. If you have used Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator before, you will find this app familiar. Code generation follows international OTP/TOTP standards. MANAGE ACCOUNTS IN ONE APP The new app also works as a password and access manager for all your Yandex accounts. Manage your data, documents, devices, payments and permissions all in one place. You can share subscriptions, control purchases, set spending limits and create a secure child account with content filtering. BACKUP & RECOVERY Create a secure cloud backup and restore it using your phone number when needed. You can also save a local backup file to safely transfer 2FA accounts. Try Yandex ID, a single app combining a 2FA TOTP authenticator, password management and access to your Yandex ID account.

Screenshots

OTP Auth4 screens
Yandex ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

OTP Auth and Yandex ID both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of OTP Auth's written reviews are positive against 30% of Yandex ID's. OTP Auth also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Yandex ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. OTP Auth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Yandex ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OTP Auth against 4.6 for Yandex ID. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 476 and 326 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of OTP Auth's written reviews are positive against 30% of Yandex ID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OTP Auth ships an update every 2 weeks, Yandex ID fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OTP Auth versus Yandex ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTP AuthYandex ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (476 ratings)4.6 (326 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings476 — better326
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland MoersDirect Cursus Computer Systems Trading

Customer experience

OTP Auth

All ratings476 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative14.7%

Yandex ID

All ratings299 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

User reviews

OTP Auth

From 476 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and effective
  • 🔒 Secure with backup/restore
  • 👍 Great Apple Watch support
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 👍 Customizable icons and folders

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and widget issues
  • 🐛 Apple Watch app needs improvements
  • 🐛 Unreliable backup/restore for some users
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs reported by a few

Yandex ID

From 326 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Works as intended
  • 🔒 Account protection
  • 🚀 Fast code generation
  • 👍 Easy to use (for some)
  • ✅ Reliable authentication

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Broken after updates
  • 🐛 Data loss on update
  • 🐛 Confusing interface
  • 🐛 Unnecessary complexity

Bugs and requests

OTP Auth

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Widget not displaying codes correctly
  • Crashes on certain iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Larger text/font size options
  • Alphabetical sorting of accounts
  • Automatic account refresh/update
  • Ability to edit account details

Yandex ID

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Data wiped on update
  • Buttons not fitting screen
  • SMS codes not arriving
  • Cannot log in to mail
  • Codes not arriving on first tab
Show 12 more
  • Strange mobile numbers/accounts linked
  • Cannot log in to services
  • Incorrect PIN code
  • Face ID not working
  • App crashing
  • QR code invalid
  • Endless authentication loop
  • Generated passwords don't work
  • App not updated for 7 months
  • GUI not fullscreen
  • Login screen freezes
  • First half-second shows password

Requested features

9 requests
  • Remove ads
  • Add password generator
  • Integrate with browser password manager
  • Hide rarely used accounts
  • Add Face ID support
Show 4 more
  • Add dark mode
  • Add notifications for codes
  • Remove PIN code login from phone
  • Optimize for latest iPhones

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OTP Auth

One-time1
  • OTP Auth Pro$3.99
None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OTP Auth free?
OTP Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OTP Auth or Yandex ID?
Yandex ID is rated higher. OTP Auth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Yandex ID averages 4.6 from 326 ratings.
Do OTP Auth or Yandex ID have ads?
Neither OTP Auth nor Yandex ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTP Auth or Yandex ID?
OTP Auth ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yandex ID fortnightly. Most recently, OTP Auth was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yandex ID on November 3, 2026.

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