Back to LocksteadWhich tool fits the way you share?
Choose by the task, then test on your own device. Lockstead combines repeatable multi-app rules, VIP Guest Mode and on-device settings; start by protecting one app free. Configure lending rules through Lockstead and Screen Time authorization without enabling Assistive Access.
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A friend needs directions, someone wants to see a photo, or you lend your iPad for a video. Restrict the apps you want to keep private. With VIP Guest Mode, choose the apps that remain available. Check both an allowed app and a restricted app before handing over your device.
Download and try protection for one selected app without creating an account. Unlock multi-app management, Guest Mode and advanced rules, plus premium themes and alternate icons. Check your App Store for current plans and regional prices.
No app account, backend server, advertising or analytics SDK. Your PIN and configuration stay on-device.
View on the App Store Privacy policyApple · Assistive Access
An accessibility mode with selected apps and a simplified overall experience. Most other iOS apps can retain their original design.
Official sourceApple · Screen Time settings
Downtime, Always Allowed apps and time limits. A Screen Time passcode and Block at Downtime make downtime restrictions blocking rather than reminders.
Official sourceApple · Guided Access
Free, built-in single-app sessions with touch controls.
Official sourceApple · Face ID / Touch ID
Built-in authentication for supported apps on iOS 18+. Device-passcode access matters when lending.
Official sourceGuest Mode · Sumthing LLC
Reusable modes, website allowlists and schedules. Free download with in-app purchases; check current plans.
Official sourceCubi Hands
Timed allowed-app sessions; free Kid Mode and one profile. Guest Mode requires one-time Pro.
Official sourceLendLock
Reusable blocklists. Free category blocking; exact-app selection and multiple setups require one-time Pro.
Official sourceGuest Mode and multi-app management require paid VIP; free core protection covers one selected app. Keep Screen Time authorization enabled. Before each handoff, open an allowed and a restricted app to check the current state; iOS background limits can delay changes. Review notifications and content inside allowed apps separately. Guest Mode uses the owner’s existing session, not a separate iOS account or separate app data.
Developer-maintained comparison, checked October 9, 2026. Based on published documentation, not hands-on security testing. Prices vary by storefront.
Product information checked October 9, 2026. Current public version: 1.2.1. Version 1.2.2 and its new English App Store name are awaiting review. Availability, features and purchases follow your App Store listing.
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