Comparison

Yandex ID vs Barrier BY

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

Barrier BY

Features
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Приложение «Барьер» — это удобный цифровой помощник для всех, кто заботится о качестве воды дома. Вы уже пользуетесь фильтром или только выбираете подходящее решение, теперь всё необходимое в одном месте. Для тех, у кого уже есть фильтр Контролируйте ресурс картриджей прямо в личном кабинете. Приложение напомнит, когда подходит время замены, чтобы вы всегда были уверены в качестве очистки. Нужно обслуживание? Закажите вызов мастера на дом в один клик. Для тех, кто только выбирает Встроенный магазин поможет подобрать фильтр и картриджи под ваши потребности. Актуальные модели, подробные описания и простое оформление заказа — в приложении есть всё, чтобы покупка была лёгкой и понятной. Больше выгоды с программой лояльности С приложением «Барьер» покупки становятся ещё приятнее. Участвуйте в программе лояльности, накапливайте гидробаллы и оплачивайте ими новые заказы. Каждому зарегистрированному пользователю +50 гидробаллов на счёт (50 руб.) при регистрации.

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
Barrier BY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barrier BY at weekly against Yandex ID's every 2 weeks. 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, Barrier BY weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Yandex ID versus Barrier BY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDBarrier BY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (311 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings311 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingMF MEDIA LEND

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

Barrier BY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barrier BY free?
Barrier BY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yandex ID or Barrier BY have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor Barrier BY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or Barrier BY?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barrier BY weekly. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on October 22, 2026 and Barrier BY on October 15, 2026.

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