Yandex ID vs Minimir Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Minimir Home
Control your smart home devices remotely with this application. Create automated scenarios, manage family access, and use voice commands for seamless operation. Setup is quick and easy.
- Remote device control
- Smart scenario creation
- Family access sharing
- Voice command integration
- Easy device setup
- Online status monitoring
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Minimir Home is a complex of devices with the Smart home system and an functional application for controlling them from anywhere in the world DEVICE CONTROL Make your home smarter with the help of the Minimir Home devices. Control all the functions of smart devices, set its modes of operation, control the status using notifications or from a smartphone online. SMART SCENARIOS Create the automatic work’s scenarios of smart devices, set the time and configurations of their operation. Use the functions of geolocation and meteo data to create smart scenarios. FAMILY ACCESS Share the possibilities of controlling smart home system with your beloved ones, use the invitation system for friends and guests. VOICE CONTROL Use the voice commands to control smart home system. Minimir Home can understand both simple commands: "turn on the light", "make the backlight brighter", and personal "I'm at home", "I'm gone". EASY SETUP Connect devices in one minute with step-by-step instructions included with each device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minimir Home at 80% against Yandex ID's 30%. Yandex ID's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yandex ID ships an update fortnightly, Minimir Home every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yandex ID | Minimir Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (330 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 330 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading | Anton Fomkin |
Customer experience
Yandex ID
Minimir Home
Bugs and requests
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
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- 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
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- Add dark mode
- Add notifications for codes
- Remove PIN code login from phone
- Optimize for latest iPhones
Minimir Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yandex ID
No in-app purchases
Minimir Home
No in-app purchases









