Comparison

Yandex ID vs Life

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

Head to head
About

Yandex ID

This app provides instant, password-free sign-ins to services using one-time codes or images. It also functions as a secure authenticator for two-factor authentication and a central hub for managing Yandex account information, including data, payments, and permissions.

Highlights
  • Instant login without passwords
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) support
  • 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.

About

Life

This app consolidates telecom services, financial management, a marketplace, and content access into a single platform. Users can manage their mobile account, access banking features, shop for goods, and enjoy in-app games and educational resources.

Highlights
  • Manage telecom services and balance
  • Issue and manage virtual banking cards
  • Shop for devices and goods
  • Play games directly in the app
  • Access educational resources
  • Subscribe to video and music
Features
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Все сервисы в одном месте. Приложение для абонентов цифрового оператора Life Приложение объединяет четыре раздела, которые помогут вам быть в курсе событий, управлять счётом и банковской картой, следить за телеком-услугами и находить выгодные предложения. Телеком Проверяйте подключённые услуги, баланс и остатки трафика — на одном экране. Управляйте тарифом и услугами за пару тапов. Играйте в «Подарки-Понидарки» и др. Финансы Выпускайте банковскую виртуальную карту Life и получайте повышенный манибэк и другие бонусы. Переводите баланс, автоматически оплачивайте тариф или платите в ЕРИП с мобильного счёта. Защитите свои финансовые операции от мошенников с мгновенным распознаванием и блокировкой киберугроз. Маркет Пользуйтесь удобными фильтрами, сравнивайте товар и выбирайте нужное. Огромный каталог: от смартфонов до самокатов. Покупайте устройства прямо внутри приложения! Контент Играйте в игры прямо в приложении — без лишних установок. Открывайте доступ к образовательным ресурсам для учёбы и саморазвития. Оформляйте подписки на видео и музыку.

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yandex ID at 4.7 against Life's 4.3. Yandex ID also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 13%). Life's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Yandex ID holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 338 and 296 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Yandex ID's written reviews are positive against 13% of Life's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update fortnightly, Life weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yandex ID versus Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (338 ratings) — better4.3 (296 ratings)
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews — better13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings338 — better296
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingЗАО "БеСТ"

Customer experience

Yandex ID

All ratings334 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative57.5%

Life

All ratings296 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative75.2%

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
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

Life

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

Life

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life free?
Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yandex ID or Life?
Yandex ID is rated higher. Yandex ID averages 4.7 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Life averages 4.3 from 296 ratings.
Do Yandex ID or Life have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor Life shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or Life?
Yandex ID ships an update fortnightly, and Life weekly. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on November 15, 2026 and Life on November 13, 2026.

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