Comparison

Yandex ID vs Mobile PDF Scanner

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

Mobile PDF Scanner

Easily scan documents and images using your phone's camera. Convert them into professional PDFs, PNGs, or JPGs. Organize, edit, and export your scanned files with advanced features.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and images with phone camera
  • Convert scans to PDF, PNG, or JPG
  • Text detection for professional scanning
  • Organize and access scanned documents
  • Create multi-page PDFs
  • Edit scanned images (crop, enhance)
  • Remove watermarks
Features
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Do you need to scan any documents or images using your phone? With this app, you can scan everything you need in a simple and professional way. Main features: - Scan all the pages you need: Using your phone’s camera, you can scan all the documents you need. - Scan professionally: Our app includes a text detection system that helps you adjust the size of the document you want to scan with your phone. - Export to different formats: Once you have taken all the photos you need, you can export your scans as PDF, PNG, OR JPG. You decide! - Keep your scanned documents at hand: You can easily access all your creations from the main menu of the app so you can download or review them instantly. Premium features: - Create multi-page PDF documents from your scanned photos. - Remove all advertisements for a clean and distraction-free experience. - Reorder scanned pages within a PDF document easily. - Edit scanned images: crop, adjust, enhance, and improve quality. - Export documents without watermarks. This app works as a complete PDF scanner and photo to PDF converter. You can scan documents or photos, convert images to PDF, and create high-quality PDF files directly from pictures taken with your phone. It supports converting JPG, PNG, and other image formats into PDF documents, making it easy to turn photos into PDFs in just a few taps. Whether you need a simple document scanner, a photo scanner, or an image to PDF converter, this app helps you scan, convert, and manage your PDF documents quickly and easily. Service Terms: https://reticode.com/terms/terms-of-service-pdfscanner.html Privacy Policy: https://reticode.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
Mobile PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yandex ID at none against Mobile PDF Scanner's 4. Yandex ID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Mobile PDF Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. 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 Yandex ID against 4.6 for Mobile PDF Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex ID has 279 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Yandex ID's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mobile PDF Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, Mobile PDF Scanner every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Yandex ID versus Mobile PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDMobile PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (279 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings279 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingReticode

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

Mobile PDF Scanner

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Mobile PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Annual$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile PDF Scanner free?
Mobile PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yandex ID or Mobile PDF Scanner?
Yandex ID and Mobile PDF Scanner are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 279 and 16 ratings respectively.
Do Yandex ID or Mobile PDF Scanner have ads?
Mobile PDF Scanner shows ads; Yandex ID does not.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or Mobile PDF Scanner?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mobile PDF Scanner every 27 months. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mobile PDF Scanner on September 12, 2026.

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