# Yandex ID vs Mobile PDF Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yandex ID | Mobile PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-id-2fa-authenticator/id957324816/reviews) | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-pdf-scanner-scan-docs/id1577162443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) | [Reticode](https://appshunter.io/developer/980935644) |

## What reviewers say

### Yandex ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-id-2fa-authenticator/id957324816)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mobile PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-pdf-scanner-scan-docs/id1577162443)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*