Comparison

PIN Master 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

PIN Master

This app offers a unique method for storing PIN codes by hiding them within a grid of characters. Users memorize a pattern instead of digits, making it secure even if the screen is viewed. It supports letters and symbols, iCloud sync, and a modern interface.

Highlights
  • Pattern-based PIN storage
  • Grid hiding mechanism
  • Support for letters and symbols
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Modern user interface
  • Quick preview and undo functionality
Features
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PIN Master — a unique way to store PIN codes that's impossible to crack, even if someone sees your screen. HOW IT WORKS Instead of memorizing digits — memorize a pattern. Your PIN is hidden among 77 characters in a grid. Only you know where: "my PIN is under the highlighted circles" or "first column top to bottom." NEW IN VERSION 3.0 - Letters & Symbols — create grids with digits, letters, or mixed content - Modern Design — completely redesigned interface - iCloud Sync — your data across all your devices - Quick Preview — long-press a card to preview the grid - Undo Changes — easily revert accidental edits - Delete Protection — locked cards cannot be deleted WHY PIN MASTER - Secure — even if someone sees the screen, they won't know your PIN - Simple — one glance and you remember the code - Reliable — data stored locally and in your iCloud - Free — no ads, no purchases PERFECT FOR - Bank card PIN codes - Safe and lock combinations - Any numeric passwords Over 10 years in the App Store. Thousands of happy users.

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

PIN Master4 screens
Yandex ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIN Master at 96% against Yandex ID's 31%. PIN Master also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Yandex ID's advantage is ratings volume (279 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIN Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex ID has 279 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of PIN Master's written reviews are positive against 31% of Yandex ID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIN Master ships an update every 3 months, Yandex ID every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PIN Master versus Yandex ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIN MasterYandex ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (279 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya TsarevDirect Cursus Computer Systems Trading

Customer experience

PIN Master

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%

Yandex ID

All ratings279 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative58.5%

In-app purchases

None

PIN Master

No in-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIN Master free?
PIN Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PIN Master or Yandex ID?
PIN Master is rated higher. PIN Master averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Yandex ID averages 4.6 from 279 ratings.
Do PIN Master or Yandex ID have ads?
Neither PIN Master nor Yandex ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIN Master or Yandex ID?
PIN Master ships an update every 3 months, and Yandex ID every 2 weeks. Most recently, PIN Master was updated on August 23, 2026 and Yandex ID on September 24, 2026.

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