Begun the iPhone App Clone wars have.

March 16, 2011 12:23 PM

How can I install multiple instances of apps on my iphone? For example two different copies of Instagram with different accounts on each?

I have a jailbroken iphone (not sure if that matters) and am trying to install multiple versions of a couple apps. Primarily I need my personal account and my work account. So for example with FourSquare I have my personal, but would love a version with my work account. Right now I have one login on my ipad and another on my phone, which is a pain.

Instagram is now the latest iteration of this problem.

Any thoughts iphone users?

posted by IzzeYum to Computers & Internet (3 answers total)

I feel your pain.

It's definitely not possible without a jailbreak, but a google search reveals this, which is in beta testing now. In the meantime, maybe there are multiple foursquare and instagram apps that do the same thing?
posted by pjaust at 12:48 PM on March 16, 2011 [1 favorite]

Hi! I'm the lead iPhone developer at foursquare. Unfortunately, as pjaust said, this is definitely not possible without a jailbreak. We do offer a rudimentary mobile web experience at m.foursquare.com so you could log in with one account there and another in the app. There are other apps that can check you in on foursquare like Kickball and EightBit.me.

Also, how would you like it to work? Our new Explore feature will deliver the best recommendations if it knows about all your check-ins. What functionality could we add that would make it easier for you to use the app?
posted by AaRdVarK at 2:33 PM on March 16, 2011 [2 favorites]

There have been a handful of stories of personal tweets accidentally being sent onbealf of companies just recently (via mashable). I say don't chance it and have your company pony up the dough for a second phone. It sucks having to carry one more device but in the long run it's probably safest.
posted by doorsfan at 3:15 PM on March 16, 2011