Austrian vs DR Guest 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Austrian
Book flights, reserve seats, and manage your boarding passes. Receive real-time flight updates and personalized services throughout your journey. Track baggage and access on-board services easily.
- Book flights and reserve seats
- Online check-in with mobile boarding pass
- Real-time flight status and updates
- Baggage tracking
- Manage personal data and payment methods
- Access on-board services
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Book flights, reserve seats and keep track of your boarding passes - the Austrian app accompanies you throughout your journey with the Lufthansa Group network airlines. You receive real-time information and all relevant updates about your flight directly on your smartphone in the form of push notifications. The Austrian App ensures you are always up to date. Experience a smooth journey with the Austrian app. From booking your flight to landing and beyond, you can stay informed at all times. You can also conveniently manage your data and access personalized services via your personal profile. In short: The Austrian App keeps you well informed throughout your journey. Here’s how the Austrian App makes your journey easier: Before departure • Book your flight, reserve your seat and add your baggage: Search for your desired flight, book it, and rent a car that will be waiting for you at your destination. You can also add any additional pieces of luggage directly in the app and reserve or change your seat. • Online check-in: With the Austrian app, you can check in online for all Lufthansa Group Network Airlines flights. Your digital flight ticket will then appear directly on your smartphone. When boarding, simply open the app to show your mobile boarding pass. • Travel ID and Austrian Miles and More: You can now save several payment methods directly to your Travel ID account thanks to the new digital wallet. This means you can pay with ease anytime and anywhere. Enter your personal details and select your personalized services to make the Austrian app even easier to use. To do this, use your Travel ID or your Austrian Miles & More login. • Real-time information and flight status: Starting 47 hours before your departure, your personal travel assistant will provide you with all important updates and information about your flight. Push notifications about check-in, flight status and gate changes make sure you are always up to date. With messages that pop up on your home screen, you always have an overview of your trip and can relax and enjoy your journey. During the flight • Flight ticket and on-board services: With the Austrian app, you always have your mobile boarding pass and all on-board services with you – even when you are offline. That way you can keep track of all important flight information and changes at all times. After the flight • Track your baggage: Even after landing, the Austrian app will keep you informed of further steps that need to be taken. This means you always have an overview of your checked baggage and can track it easily. The Austrian app is the perfect companion to ensure a relaxed journey. You can use the app to book your flights and rental cars, receive automatic notifications and updates on your next flight and edit your personal data easily and conveniently while on the move. Download the Austrian app now for a relaxed travel experience with a personal digital travel assistant that accompanies you before, during and after your flight. Learn more about our flight offers at austrian.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X to stay up to date. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can get in touch at https://www.austrian.com/at/en/contact#/.
DR Guest 2.0
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Complete the check in (for your reservation) from the comfort of your home so you don't need to waste precious vacation time; all that's left for you is to pick up the keys. Complete house manual on your phone/tablet, including key collection details, WiFi and manual for appliances, no need to search through listings details on various channels. Book and order extras directly through the app, no need to wait in phone queues. Secured payment using industry standard credit card processing services. If your acmd requires a safety deposit, the return of the deposit is automatic, no need to worry about a host forgetting about it. (pol bomo tukaj seveda dodali dodatne featurje ko bodo na voljo). For hosts: Clear and easy to read calendar showing all your bookings and their statuses (confirmed, check in completed/not completed) Automates communication with guests and simplifies troubleshooting Automatic guest registration Access control; unregistered guests cannot enter the accommodation so there is no need for you to worry about possible fines due to unregistered guests Seamless communication with your cleaning services; never worry about notifying your cleaners again All data (including access) can be modified on the go and is immediately visible to upcoming guests; no need to check all the previous messages for a guest that might have received outdated data All guests fees collected through the app during check in process using industry standard credit card processing services Automatic returns of safety deposits (if applicable), never worry about missing one again Add fully customizable extra services for the guests that they can order and pay for them through the app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Austrian at every 2 weeks against DR Guest 2.0's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Austrian ships an update every 2 weeks, DR Guest 2.0 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Austrian | DR Guest 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (4.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 386 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar GmbH | Digital Receptionist |
Bugs and requests
Austrian
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes during check-in process
- Incorrect or missing passenger information
- Booking changes not reflected in the app
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Wallet support for boarding passes
- Improve account management and profile syncing
- Enhance seat selection and upgrade options
- Provide more detailed flight status information
DR Guest 2.0
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Austrian
No in-app purchases
DR Guest 2.0
No in-app purchases









