Comparison

Group2FA vs HostMyText

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Group2FA

Securely share two-factor authentication (2FA) codes with trusted groups for online accounts. Supports authenticator app codes and SMS-based OTPs through dedicated numbers. Simplifies access for shared services like streaming, banking, and business tools.

Highlights
  • Secure 2FA code sharing
  • Supports authenticator app codes (TOTP/HOTP)
  • Share SMS-based OTPs
  • Dedicated Group2FA Numbers
  • Create trusted authentication groups
  • Cross-country support
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Easily Share Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Trusted Groups Securely share 2FA codes for online accounts with family, friends, employees, or teams. The Group2FA App makes two-factor authentication (2FA) code sharing simple, ensuring secure access to One-Time Passcodes (OTP) and authenticator codes across more than 30 countries. Protect Your Online Accounts with Group2FA Do you share logins and passwords for streaming services, banking, business tools, or other online accounts? With Group2FA, you can create trusted authentication groups that securely share: ‣ SMS-based One-Time Passcodes (OTP) for shared accounts ‣ Authenticator App-generated 2FA codes (TOTP & HOTP) Authenticator Code Sharing – Secure & Easy If your shared accounts use an Authenticator App for 2FA verification codes, Group2FA enables you to securely share authentication codes with trusted group members. Simply scan the QR codes from your online accounts into Group2FA, and invite members to access the codes when needed. Authenticator Group Plans – $1.69/mo. ‣ Share authenticator app codes (TOTP & HOTP) ‣ Invite up to 5 trusted members ‣ FREE trial on the first subscription Share SMS One-Time Passcodes with a Group2FA Number Need a shared 2FA phone number for SMS-based logins? Group2FA Numbers let your group receive 2FA SMS passcodes instantly. Simply replace your shared account’s 2FA phone number with a Group2FA Number, and all group members will receive OTPs via in-app messages, push notifications, SMS*, or WhatsApp. US Group2FA Number Plans – From $3.99/mo. ‣ +1 Country Code SMS-capable number ‣ 3 or 5 invited members per group ‣ FREE trial on the first subscription US Non-VoIP Group2FA Number Plan – $15.99/mo. ‣ Real US mobile number (SIM-backed) – compatible with ALL platforms ‣ Supports 15 invited members ‣ New: Advanced Audit function ‣ FREE trial on the first subscription Non-US Group2FA Number Plans – From $9.99/mo. ‣ Choose a Group2FA Number from AU (+61), GB (+44), IL (+972), NL (+31) ‣ 5 invited members per group Additional Member Bundles – $4.99/mo. ‣ Add 5 extra group members to Premium and Enterprise Plans ‣ Enables or Increases Webhook functionality Keep your online accounts secure and simplify two-factor authentication today! Privacy Policy – https://group2fa.app/privacy.html EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Note: Outgoing SMS messages are available in select countries. All users receive in-app messages and can enable push notifications and WhatsApp alerts.

About

HostMyText

Streamline business communication with a comprehensive texting solution. Manage conversations, customer data, and opt-ins efficiently. Enables team collaboration and automated responses for enhanced customer and employee engagement.

Highlights
  • Text-enable existing business numbers
  • Shared team inbox for conversations
  • Sync messages across devices
  • Group notifications for subscribers
  • Automatic replies to common questions
  • Website chat widget (Pro)
  • Voice-initiated messaging (Pro)
Features
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HostMyText is a complete business texting solution that helps organizations communicate safely and effectively with their employees and customers via text. HostMyText makes it simple for companies to manage their incoming and outgoing text conversations, customer data and opt-ins. Approved staff members can work together to answer texts more efficiently on behalf of the organization. Plus, HostMyText is backed by HostMy, a hosted communications services company built on customer care. The HostMyText service* includes: • Text-Enable Business Numbers: Send and receive texts from your existing business phone numbers. • Shared Team Inbox: Manage all incoming and outgoing text conversations in one place. • Syncing Across Devices: View and respond to messages anytime and from anywhere by logging into the HostMyText desktop or mobile app. • Group Notifications: Send timely updates and notifications to any group of subscribers including your employees and customers. • Automatic Messages: Set auto-replies to common questions. • Website Widget: Start a text conversation from any website. (Pro feature) • Voice-Initiated Messaging: Allow callers to text instead of waiting on hold or in a queue. (Pro feature) • Permission Management: Automatically manage consent from incoming texts. (Pro feature) * Use of the HostMyText app requires an affordable monthly subscription to HostMyText. For more information and to register, visit: https://signup.hostmy.com/register

Screenshots

Group2FA4 screens
HostMyText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HostMyText at none against Group2FA's 31. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Group2FA sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month. HostMyText asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Group2FA against 5.0 for HostMyText. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group2FA ships an update every 2 months, HostMyText every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Group2FA versus HostMyText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup2FAHostMyText
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKG PRODDEV, LLCIPSBS Managed Services

Customer experience

Group2FA

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HostMyText

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Group2FA

Subscriptions19
  • Add 5 Users to Auth Group2 variants$1.591 Month
  • Authenticator Code Group (1st)7 Days trial$1.691 Month
  • Authenticator Code Group (2nd)$1.691 Month
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  • Authenticator Code Group (3rd)$1.691 Month
  • Group2FA Number Basic (1st)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number Basic (2nd)2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number Basic (3rd)2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number Basic (1st)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Add 5 Users and 200 Messages8 variants$4.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number Premium (1st)14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number Premium (2nd)2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number Premium (3rd)2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number Premium (1st)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Group2FA NonVoIP +1 (3rd)$15.991 Month
  • Group2FA NonVoIP +1 (1st)7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Group2FA NonVoIP +1 (2nd)$15.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number AU +61 (1st)$15.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number IL +972 (2nd)$25.991 Month
  • Group2FA Number IL +972 (1st)$25.991 Month
None

HostMyText

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Group2FA free?
Group2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HostMyText free?
HostMyText is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Group2FA or HostMyText?
Group2FA and HostMyText are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Group2FA or HostMyText have ads?
Neither Group2FA nor HostMyText shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Group2FA or HostMyText?
Group2FA ships an update every 2 months, and HostMyText every 5 weeks. Most recently, Group2FA was updated on July 12, 2026 and HostMyText on September 14, 2026.

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