Comparison

Yandex ID vs Смарт Кард

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

Смарт Кард

Manage your mobile services and account with ease. Track data usage, purchase extra traffic, and block your number. Top up your balance, set up auto-payments, and review your spending.

Highlights
  • Track data balance
  • Purchase extra traffic
  • Temporarily block number
  • Order SIM cards
  • Top up balance
  • Set up auto-payment
  • 24/7 support
Features
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Лучший способ управлять услугами и счётом для абонентов Смарт Кард. Интернет и услуги – следить за остатком трафика; – подключать дополнительные пакеты трафика; – временно блокировать номер; – заказывать детализацию; – заказывать SIM. Счёт и оплата – пополнять баланс за несколько кликов; – оплачивать картой или через СБП; – подключать автоплатёж; – следить за расходами. Управление аккаунтом – объединять все номера в одном личном кабинете; – входить по Face ID или отпечатку пальца; – обращаться в поддержку 24/7.

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
Смарт Кард4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Смарт Кард at 100% against Yandex ID's 30%. Смарт Кард also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Yandex ID's advantage is ratings volume (330 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Смарт Кард holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex ID has 330 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Yandex ID's written reviews are positive against 100% of Смарт Кард's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yandex ID versus Смарт Кард: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDСмарт Кард
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (330 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings330 — better13
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingDenis Bakutkin

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

Смарт Кард

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 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

Смарт Кард

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

Смарт Кард

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Смарт Кард free?
Смарт Кард is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yandex ID or Смарт Кард?
Смарт Кард is rated higher. Yandex ID averages 4.7 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while Смарт Кард averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Yandex ID or Смарт Кард have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor Смарт Кард shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or Смарт Кард?
Yandex ID ships an update fortnightly, and Смарт Кард fortnightly. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on November 9, 2026 and Смарт Кард on October 30, 2026.

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