Comparison

Guest Mode vs Authenticator App 2FA

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

Head to head
About

Guest Mode

Create custom device restrictions to control what others can access when using your phone or tablet. Block specific apps, filter web content, and prevent system changes. Personalize your security with custom icons and colors.

Highlights
  • Create custom device restriction modes
  • Block access to specific apps
  • Limit web browsing to approved sites
  • Prevent app installations/deletions
  • Disable Siri and system content restrictions
  • Set time limits and schedules for modes
  • Personalize modes with custom icons and colors
Features
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Guard your privacy and protect your device with Guest Mode, the best way to share your device without sharing everything. Guest Mode lets you create custom device restrictions, known as "Modes", that you can activate before handing your device to someone else. Take control of what others can access when using your device. Powerful App Protection • Block access to specific apps • Create different modes for different situations (one for kids, another for colleagues) • Customize which apps remain accessible while protecting everything else Web Filtering & Restrictions • Limit web browsing to only approved websites  • Create allowlists for safe browsing  • Block inappropriate content with just a few taps System-Level Security • Prevent app installations and deletions  • Disable Siri to protect voice commands  • Set content restrictions for Apple Music, Apple TV, Books, iTunes, and Game Center Smart Activation • Set time limits for how long a mode stays active • Create schedules for automatic activation on specific days and times  • Instantly enable/disable modes with a single tap Beautiful Customization • Choose from nearly 6,000 icons to personalize your modes  • Select any color to match your style or visually organize different modes  • Create an intuitive and personalized security system Guest Mode puts you in control of your device. Whether lending your phone to a child, sharing with a friend, or handing your device to a colleague, you decide exactly what they can access and what stays private. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Authenticator App 2FA

Features
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Authenticator App is a 2FA authenticator, OTP authenticator, and TOTP code manager for iPhone. Scan QR codes, import authenticator screenshots, add backup keys manually, and keep verification codes ready in one private vault. Use this authenticator app for email, banking, social, work, shopping, and gaming accounts. Add 2FA accounts with QR code scan, screenshot import, or manual key entry. Generate offline OTP and TOTP codes, lock the app with Face ID or passcode, and sync your authenticator vault with iCloud across your Apple devices. FEATURES - 2FA authenticator for fast QR code setup and secure OTP storage - Offline OTP and TOTP code generation for verification codes anywhere - Screenshot import for saved QR codes, authenticator setups, and recovery moments - Manual key entry for backup keys, recovery codes, and account migration - Face ID and passcode lock for private access to your codes - iCloud sync across iPhone and other Apple devices - Keychain-backed local protection for authenticator data WHY PEOPLE USE IT - Fast setup for personal, work, shopping, banking, and gaming logins - One place for TOTP tokens, backup keys, and verification codes - Helpful when moving to a new phone or restoring accounts - Built for private 2FA storage with quick access when you need a code PRO ACCESS - Some features require Pro access through an in-app subscription or purchase. Saving new accounts from manual entry, camera QR scan, or screenshot import requires Pro. LEGAL - Terms of Use: https://flagapps.com/authenticator/terms - Privacy Policy: https://flagapps.com/authenticator/privacy

Screenshots

Guest Mode4 screens
Authenticator App 2FA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Guest Mode at every 5 days against Authenticator App 2FA's every 4 months. Guest Mode also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guest Mode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Authenticator App 2FA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guest Mode ships an update every 5 days, Authenticator App 2FA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Guest Mode versus Authenticator App 2FA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuest ModeAuthenticator App 2FA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSumthing LLCGOKTUG CETIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Guest Mode

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

Authenticator App 2FA

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • De por vida$24.99

Questions

Is Guest Mode free?
Guest Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App 2FA free?
Authenticator App 2FA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guest Mode or Authenticator App 2FA have ads?
Neither Guest Mode nor Authenticator App 2FA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guest Mode or Authenticator App 2FA?
Guest Mode ships an update every 5 days, and Authenticator App 2FA every 4 months. Most recently, Guest Mode was updated on October 5, 2026 and Authenticator App 2FA on October 1, 2026.

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