Comparison

Yandex ID vs Houself

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

Houself

Easily manage and automate your smart home devices from anywhere. Control lighting, temperature, and create custom scripts for daily tasks. Enjoy reliable operation with continuous updates.

Highlights
  • Smart device control
  • Remote access
  • Custom automation scripts
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Scheduled operations
  • Continuous updates
Features
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Welcome to Houself - your reliable assistant in managing a smart home! With our app, you can easily control and automate the operation of all devices in your home - anywhere, at any time. Houself is: Smart Control: Control the lighting, temperature and other aspects of your home in real time using your smartphone or tablet. Custom Scripts: Create scenarios to automate everyday tasks, such as turning on lights on a schedule or setting the temperature before you come home. Constant updating and support: The development team is constantly working to improve the application, adding new features and correcting detected errors, which ensures reliable operation of the application and a pleasant user experience. Manage your home easily and efficiently with Houself!

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
Houself4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yandex ID at every 2 weeks against Houself's every 8 months. Yandex ID also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 14%). Houself's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, Houself every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yandex ID versus Houself: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDHouself
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB212 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingDNS Retail, LLC.

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

Houself

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

Houself

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Houself free?
Houself is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yandex ID or Houself have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor Houself shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or Houself?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and Houself every 8 months. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on September 30, 2026 and Houself on September 17, 2026.

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