Comparison

Yandex ID vs Aurora 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

Aurora Connect

This app provides quick and easy access to a specific internet service for existing users. It allows for seamless connection, server selection, and status monitoring directly from your device. Enjoy convenient widgets and a user-friendly interface with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • One-step connection to Aurora service
  • Server selection
  • Convenient widgets for connection and status
  • Display of access expiration date
  • Two interface themes
  • 24/7 support
Features
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Aurora Connect — официальное мобильное приложение для пользователей сервиса Aurora с уже оформленным доступом. Приложение предназначено для улучшения работы вашего интернета и подключения к инфраструктуре Aurora. ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ * Подключение к сервису Aurora в один шаг * Выбор сервера Aurora * Удобные виджеты для подключения и просмотра статуса прямо с экрана устройства * Отображение срока действия доступа * Две темы оформления интерфейса * Поддержка 24/7 на сайте ВАЖНО Приложение предназначено только для пользователей с активным доступом Aurora По вопросам работы сервиса обращайтесь в официальную поддержку Aurora Aurora Connect — удобный клиент для работы с уже оформленным доступом к сервису Aurora. Политика конфиденциальности: https://aurora-vpnl.ru/policy/privacy.html Условия использования (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yandex ID4 screens
Aurora Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aurora Connect at 96% against Yandex ID's 30%. Aurora Connect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Yandex ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (299 vs 4). 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. Aurora Connect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Yandex ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aurora Connect 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 4, 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 96% of Aurora Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, Aurora Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Yandex ID versus Aurora Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex IDAurora Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (299 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews96.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings299 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingCAMERAUX SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Yandex ID

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

Aurora Connect

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

None

Yandex ID

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Aurora Connect

Subscriptions1
  • Премиум Коннект$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Yandex ID free?
Yandex ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aurora Connect free?
Aurora Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yandex ID or Aurora Connect?
Aurora Connect is rated higher. Yandex ID averages 4.6 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Aurora Connect averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Yandex ID or Aurora Connect have ads?
Neither Yandex ID nor Aurora Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yandex ID or Aurora Connect?
Yandex ID ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aurora Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Yandex ID was updated on October 17, 2026 and Aurora Connect on October 15, 2026.

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