Comparison

Yandex ID vs TOTP Authenticator

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

TOTP Authenticator

This app generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for enhanced account security. It supports two-factor authentication (2FA) by providing 6-digit codes required by many websites and services for login. The app includes extensive tutorials to guide users through setting up 2FA with various platforms.

Highlights
  • Generates 6-digit TOTP codes
  • Supports two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Manual secret key entry
  • Over 100 step-by-step setup tutorials
  • Privacy focused
Features
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TOTP Authenticator generates 6-digit TOTP codes. Websites (or example Arbeitsagentur, NextCloud etc.) request these codes. This security feature is called two factor authentication or 2FA. How to sign in using TOTP? 1. Go to the “Security” section 2. Enable TOTP login 3. Scan the QR code or copy the secret key into your Authenticator 4. Done — 2FA is now enabled. From now on, you’ll need to enter a TOTP code from the Authenticator app whenever you log in The app also includes over 100 step-by-step tutorials with screenshots showing how to set up TOTP for various websites. Privacy Policy: https://totp-authenticator.com/privacy-policy/appstore Terms of Use: https://totp-authenticator.com/terms-of-use/appstore

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
TOTP Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

Yandex ID and TOTP Authenticator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of TOTP Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 30% of Yandex ID's. TOTP Authenticator also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Yandex ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. TOTP Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.7 for TOTP Authenticator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 328 and 182 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Yandex ID's written reviews are positive against 66% of TOTP Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update fortnightly, TOTP Authenticator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yandex ID versus TOTP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDTOTP Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (328 ratings)4.7 (182 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings328 — better182
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingSparrow Code LTD

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

TOTP Authenticator

All ratings180 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative32.9%

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

TOTP Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TOTP Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 week)7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 month)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • TOTP OTP Codes (1 year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited TOTP OTP Codes$79.99

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOTP Authenticator free?
TOTP Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yandex ID or TOTP Authenticator?
TOTP Authenticator is rated higher. Yandex ID averages 4.6 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while TOTP Authenticator averages 4.7 from 182 ratings.
Do Yandex ID or TOTP Authenticator have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor TOTP Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or TOTP Authenticator?
Yandex ID ships an update fortnightly, and TOTP Authenticator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on November 6, 2026 and TOTP Authenticator on November 3, 2026.

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