Comparison

Yandex ID vs LinOTP 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

LinOTP Authenticator

Features
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Use LinOTP Authenticator to secure your accounts with two-step authentication by generating verification codes to access your accounts. Two-step authentication provides an extra level of security for your accounts because every new verification code generated by LinOTP Authenticator is uniquely valid for a single sign in request only. LinOTP Authenticator is compatible with most of your accounts already as it supports standard TOTP and HOTP security algorithms. However, it works best with LinOTP, the enterprise-level 2FA solution. See https://linotp.de for more information. Features: * Generate verification codes offline * Edit your verification accounts * LinOTP Authenticator works with most providers and accounts * Biometric app lock * Simple QR code setup Permission notice: Camera: LinOTP Authenticator will ask you for the camera permission if you want to add accounts using the QR code scanner functionality.Use LinOTP Authenticator to secure your accounts with two-step authentication

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
LinOTP Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yandex ID at every 2 weeks against LinOTP Authenticator's every 8 months. LinOTP Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, LinOTP Authenticator every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yandex ID versus LinOTP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDLinOTP Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingKeyIdentity GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

LinOTP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinOTP Authenticator free?
LinOTP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yandex ID or LinOTP Authenticator have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor LinOTP Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or LinOTP Authenticator?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and LinOTP Authenticator every 8 months. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on September 30, 2026 and LinOTP Authenticator on September 27, 2026.

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