Comparison

Yandex ID vs n9witch

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
n9witch4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yandex ID versus n9witch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDn9witch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (313 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings313 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingDigital XL

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

n9witch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

None

n9witch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is n9witch free?
n9witch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yandex ID or n9witch?
n9witch is rated higher. Yandex ID averages 4.6 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while n9witch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Yandex ID or n9witch have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor n9witch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or n9witch?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and n9witch every 4 days. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on October 24, 2026 and n9witch on October 12, 2026.

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