Yandex ID vs n9witch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
n9witch
This app provides a lightweight client for secure tunnel connections. It allows users to easily add organization-issued profiles and connect to encrypted tunnels with a single tap. Designed for teams and authorized users needing protected routes.
- One-tap encrypted tunnel connection
- Supports N9 profiles and n9:// links
- UDP/TCP/QUIC transport with AES-128 encryption
- Local traffic rules with DNS-aware routing
- Built-in support and diagnostics
- English and Russian interface
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n9witch is a lightweight client for the N9 tunnel. Add the organization-issued N9 profile, approve the iOS system configuration, and connect to the encrypted tunnel in one tap. n9witch is built for teams, operators, and authorized users who need a simple lightweight tunnel for protected routes. Features: - Native connection through iOS Packet Tunnel - Saved N9 profiles and n9:// links - UDP/TCP/QUIC transport and AES-128 encryption - Local traffic rules with DNS-aware direct/tunnel routing - Built-in support and diagnostics - English and Russian interface A valid N9 profile issued by an organization or operator is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: n9witch at 5.0 against Yandex ID's 4.6. n9witch also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Yandex ID's advantage is ratings volume (313 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
n9witch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex ID has 313 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, n9witch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yandex ID | n9witch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (313 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 313 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading | Digital XL |
Customer experience
Yandex ID
n9witch
In-app purchases
Yandex ID
No in-app purchases
n9witch
No in-app purchases









