The Russian payment app 'Yandex Pay' has become unavailable in App… (яндекс · приложение · россия)
The Russian payment app 'Yandex Pay' has become unavailable in App Store versions outside Russia, while remaining accessible within the Russian version of the store. Apple has not commented on the reasons for this change.
Consensus
- The 'Yandex Pay' app is no longer available in App Store versions outside Russia.
- The 'Yandex Pay' app remains available for download and updates in the Russian version of the App Store.
- Apple has not provided any explanation for the removal of the app from international App Stores.
- The 'Yandex Pay' app continues to function normally within Russia.
Points of divergence
- Users cannot download the app via direct link outside Russia, even if they switch regions; a message appears stating the app is unavailable in their country or region. — riamo
- There were reports that some Russian users could not find 'Yandex Pay' in App Store on 6 July, but Yandex denies any removal from the store and states it remains stable. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Russian 'Yandex Pay' removed from App Store in some countries — РИАМО
- Apple app store is starting to remove the Yandex payment system application — Дождь
- Yandex Pay app no longer available in App Store outside Russia — Дождь (Telegram)
- Yandex refutes rumors about 'Yandex Pay' disappearing from the App Store — Вести