Comparison

Yandex ID vs Cilex

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

Cilex

This app helps residents of housing complexes manage vehicle access to their properties. It simplifies entry and exit procedures for cars within residential areas.

Highlights
  • Manage vehicle access
  • Residential complex focus
  • Simplify entry/exit
Features
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Сайлекс — мобильное приложение для жителей жилых комплексов, которое помогает управлять доступом автомобилей на территорию.

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
Cilex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cilex at 5.0 against Yandex ID's 4.6. Cilex also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 30%). Yandex ID's advantage is ratings volume (299 vs 1). 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

Cilex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex ID has 299 ratings behind it against 1, 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 40% of Cilex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, Cilex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yandex ID versus Cilex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDCilex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (299 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings299 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingRoman Yankin

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

Cilex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

Cilex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cilex free?
Cilex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yandex ID or Cilex?
Cilex is rated higher. Yandex ID averages 4.6 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Cilex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Yandex ID or Cilex have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor Cilex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or Cilex?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cilex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cilex on October 10, 2026.

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