Comparison

Yandex ID vs Sota Connect

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

Sota Connect

This app provides a secure, encrypted network connection that remains stable even on unreliable public Wi-Fi. It features a simple interface for one-tap connection and disconnect, ensuring enhanced privacy and consistent performance.

Highlights
  • Encrypted connection
  • Stable performance on unstable networks
  • One-tap connect/disconnect widget
  • Automatic endpoint selection
  • Clean and intuitive interface
Features
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Sota Connect is a secure connection client that establishes an encrypted session and keeps your connection stable across networks. Our core dynamically adapts to network changes, ensuring consistent performance even on unstable or public Wi-Fi. Key features • Clean and intuitive interface • One-tap connect and disconnect with our widget • Encrypted connection for improved privacy on public networks • Automatic endpoint selection for stable performance Get started • Open the app and sign in using your access key • Tap Connect to start the secure session. • View connection status in the app and use the Home Screen widget for quick connect/disconnect Note: Sota Connect is intended for users who already have an active access key for authentication. Contact Us: https://sotavpn.com/contact Privacy Policy: https://sotavpn.com/privacy-policy Terms Of Service: https://sotavpn.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
Sota Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sota Connect at 97% against Yandex ID's 30%. Sota Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 299). Yandex ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Sota Connect sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Yandex ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sota Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sota Connect has 2.7K ratings behind it against 299, 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 97% of Sota Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, Sota Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Yandex ID versus Sota Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDSota Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (299 ratings)4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews97.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2992.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingCat Connect

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

Sota Connect

All ratings2,650 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,288 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative2.3%

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sota Connect

One-time2
  • Sota Connect — 30 days$3.99
  • Sota Connect — 90 days$11.99

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sota Connect free?
Sota Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yandex ID or Sota Connect?
Sota Connect is rated higher. Yandex ID averages 4.6 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Sota Connect averages 4.9 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Yandex ID or Sota Connect have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor Sota Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or Sota Connect?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sota Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sota Connect on October 20, 2026.

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