Yandex ID vs Aurora Connect
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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aurora Connect at 96% against Yandex ID's 30%. Yandex ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). 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
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.
Yandex ID holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex ID has 328 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Yandex ID's written reviews are positive against 96% of Aurora Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yandex ID | Aurora Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (328 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 96.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 328 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading | CAMERAUX SOFTWARE |
Customer experience
Yandex ID
Aurora Connect
Bugs and requests
Yandex ID
Reported bugs
17 issues- Data wiped on update
- Buttons not fitting screen
- SMS codes not arriving
- Cannot log in to mail
- Codes not arriving on first tab
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- Strange mobile numbers/accounts linked
- Cannot log in to services
- Incorrect PIN code
- Face ID not working
- App crashing
- QR code invalid
- Endless authentication loop
- Generated passwords don't work
- App not updated for 7 months
- GUI not fullscreen
- Login screen freezes
- First half-second shows password
Requested features
9 requests- Remove ads
- Add password generator
- Integrate with browser password manager
- Hide rarely used accounts
- Add Face ID support
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- Add dark mode
- Add notifications for codes
- Remove PIN code login from phone
- Optimize for latest iPhones
Aurora Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yandex ID
No in-app purchases
Aurora Connect
- Премиум Коннект$4.991 Month
