Guideline

Name: Guideline
Rating: 4.9 (1840 reviews)
Author: Gusto, inc.

By: Gusto, inc. App

Access your 401(k) anytime

Overview

Version:

1.1.22

Last updated: 2026-07-17

Ranking

#43,412 ▼ 1,051

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Guideline, now part of Gusto, delivers a mobile-first 401(k) experience to set up and manage retirement accounts on the go. The award-winning app lets you establish a 401(k) in minutes, monitor progress, and view your retirement savings—anywhere.

Key features include quick setup, contribution updates, automatic portfolio rebalancing, a questionnaire to find suitable portfolios, and the ability to consolidate savings from other accounts. It also emphasizes strong security with 2FA and biometric access, plus responsive English/Spanish support and helpful resources.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Investing Privacy & Security Education

By:

Gusto, inc.

Rating:

4.90

(1,840) 8 new ratings

Version:

1.1.22 Last updated: 2026-07-17

Version code:

888458131

Creation date:

2023-06-26

Compatible devices:

Size:

46.35MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 43,412 ▼ 1,051

Other platforms

Guideline (v1.1.22)

40,829 4.66

(306)

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Developed by:

Gusto, inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guideline/id6446659674

Website:

https://www.guideline.com

User Reviews

Users praise Guideline for its simple UI and clear balance/portfolio visibility, with easy contribution management and generally good UX. However, frequent login/2FA issues, poor password-manager support, and missing dark mode are major drawbacks. Corporate changes (Gusto acquisition and transfers to Accrue) create access confusion, while 401k fees have risen. Frustrating opt-out/closure processes add to dissatisfaction. Overall reliability is noted, but authentication, theming, and migration/friction pain points dominate feedback.

Pros

Simple and easy-to-use UI/UX.
Clear visibility of balances, performance, and related documents (easy access to 401k balance and portfolio).
Easy to adjust contributions to retirement accounts.
Generally positive user experience and reliable performance compared to the website (high uptime).

Cons

Login failures and 2FA friction, including poor support for password managers and copy-paste of codes.
Dark mode is missing or delayed, with no iOS dark mode icon available.
Gusto-guideline acquisition caused account migrations to Accrue and access/ownership confusion.
Rising 401k account fees without clear value.
Friction with closing or opting out (online maze) and limited in-app support.