filttr vs Kosher Switch
Both aim at the same problem: a kosher iPhone without a second phone. They take different technical routes. Here is the honest comparison, so you can choose the one that fits.
Kosher Switch is built on Apple’s Screen Time. filttr is built on a supervised, managed profile. Both can hide apps and filter websites; the difference is what happens when someone tries to undo it, and how much of the phone each one covers.
The short version
- Kosher Switch — a one-tap Screen Time experience, no computer, no reset. Good for a simple, app-based kosher mode.
- filttr — a managed Apple profile with locked filtering, forced DNS, App Store control and Image Guard. More like a managed device, with more setup.
Setup
Kosher Switch is designed to be installed from the App Store and turned on with a code. filttr requires a Windows computer for the initial setup, because it prepares the iPhone for supervision. After that, changes are pushed over the internet. If you want the extra control, the computer step is the trade-off.
Locking and bypass resistance
Screen Time can be strong, but the passcode holder can change it. A supervised profile can lock the filtering on, restrict VPN creation and Private Relay, force DNS and protect removal. filttr is aimed at the “it has to stay on” end of the market. No filter is literally impossible to defeat with physical access; the question is how much ordinary use can undo it.
Web and app coverage
Both can block apps and websites. filttr adds forced encrypted DNS, a Safari content filter, app installation control and Image Guard for pictures. Kosher Switch’s strength is simplicity and a polished Screen Time experience. Which matters more depends on your threat model.
Support and management
filttr includes a dashboard for requests, per-device levels and mosad management. Kosher Switch is more of a direct consumer app. If you are managing one phone for yourself, either can work. If you are managing a family or a school, filttr is built for that.
How to decide
Choose by failure mode: what happens if the user really wants to get around it? If a Screen Time passcode is enough for your home, Kosher Switch may be simpler. If you need a locked profile, forced DNS and a managed setup, filttr is the better fit. Check both products’ current features and pricing before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
Is filttr the same as Kosher Switch?
No. Kosher Switch uses Screen Time; filttr uses a supervised managed profile with forced DNS, App Store control and Image Guard.
Which is stronger?
filttr is designed for stronger locking and bypass resistance. Kosher Switch is simpler and app-based. The right choice depends on your home.
Does filttr need a computer?
Yes, for the initial setup. Kosher Switch is designed to work without one.
Can I switch later?
Yes, but removing one filter and setting up another takes time. Check the removal steps for each product first.
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