Comparison

Yandex ID vs STARWIND SmartLife

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-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.

About

STARWIND SmartLife

Control and monitor all your smart home devices from a single application, anywhere in the world. Receive event notifications and integrate with popular voice assistants for seamless management of lights, cameras, sensors, and more.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Live CCTV streaming
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Unified device control
  • Easy wireless setup
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With the STARWIND SmartLife application, you can easily manage all devices of your Smart Home system from anywhere in the world where there is Internet. EASY SETTINGS Set up your STARWIND device just a couple of clicks thanks to a simple wireless connection. CCTV Keep track of what is happening at home or in the country while you are away. Watch live from the cameras, get photos and videos in the event of a motion sensor. CONTROL Get event notifications right in the app to always be aware of the data received from the devices. VOICE ASSISTANTS STARWIND devices support Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Yandex.Alisa voice assistants for quick and easy management. ALL DEVICES - ONE APP The application allows you to manage all kinds of STARWIND devices from one application: sockets, lights, IP cameras, sensors, smart door lock or other devices. Only STARWIND devices are supported. Some features may not be supported depending on the device model.

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
STARWIND SmartLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yandex ID at every 2 weeks against STARWIND SmartLife's every 3 months. STARWIND SmartLife's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, STARWIND SmartLife every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yandex ID versus STARWIND SmartLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDSTARWIND SmartLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (315 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings315 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingVsevolod Khramov

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

STARWIND SmartLife

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

STARWIND SmartLife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STARWIND SmartLife free?
STARWIND SmartLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yandex ID or STARWIND SmartLife have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor STARWIND SmartLife shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or STARWIND SmartLife?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and STARWIND SmartLife every 3 months. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on October 25, 2026 and STARWIND SmartLife on October 20, 2026.

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