Comparison

Yandex ID vs LinkQR

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

LinkQR

This utility app allows you to shorten URLs, generate QR codes from them, and scan existing QR codes or barcodes. You can also customize your QR codes with colors and logos for a personalized touch.

Highlights
  • Shorten URLs
  • Generate QR codes
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Customize QR codes with colors
  • Add logos to QR codes
  • Download created QR codes
Features
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Сокращение ссылок - это очень важный инструмент, который вы обязательно будете использовать в повседневной жизни. Положите конец этим уродливым ссылкам быстро и практически и получите QrCode, чтобы делиться и увеличивать свое участие в социальных сетях или где-либо еще, просто и быстро. Это приложение не только сокращает ссылки, но и является средством чтения и создания QR-кода. В новом обновлении вы сможете редактировать его так, как вам удобнее, с помощью цветов и логотипа, оставляя его по своему усмотрению. Инструменты, доступные в сокращенных ссылках - Сократите URL-адрес и сделайте ссылку меньше - Создайте QR-код из сокращенного URL-адреса - Загрузите созданный - Сканируйте QR-код или штрих-коды

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
LinkQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LinkQR at 100% against Yandex ID's 30%. LinkQR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yandex ID versus LinkQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDLinkQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (321 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingSanzhar Berdiev

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

LinkQR

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 4 more
  • Add dark mode
  • Add notifications for codes
  • Remove PIN code login from phone
  • Optimize for latest iPhones

LinkQR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

LinkQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkQR free?
LinkQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yandex ID or LinkQR have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor LinkQR shows ads.

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