BioThenticate vs DNS Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BioThenticate
This app offers secure and fast logins using multiple biometric methods like fingerprint, face, voice, and iris. It enhances security by eliminating password risks and integrates with business applications for seamless access.
- Multimodal biometric authentication
- Fingerprint, face, voice, iris recognition
- Eliminates password and PIN risks
- Seamless integration with business apps
- Continuous identity validation
- Native iOS performance
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BioThenticate is a lightweight, multimodal biometric authentication app that makes logins faster and more secure. Now rebuilt as a fully native iOS app, BioThenticate delivers higher performance, smoother user experiences, and deeper integration with Apple’s platform features and APIs. BioThenticate leverages combinations of fingerprint, face, voice, and iris biometrics, along with device intelligence to deliver an intuitive, easy to use authentication experience. How it works: -Select login and receive an authentication request from BioThenticate -Verify with your identity with your company’s preferred biometric methods -Gain instant,and secure access without the time sync of maintaining and maintaining passwords Why BioThenticate 3.0? -Native app with improved performance and even greater security -Eliminates the risks of passwords and PINs, greatly reducing overall identity risk. -Unique multimodal approach provides best in class flexibility -Supports continuous identity validation beyond single logins -Integrates seamlessly with IAM, desktop,network, and critical business application -Works as standalone biometric MFA for SSO integrations, desktop access, adaptive, or as part of a larger Zero Trust Network Architecture initiative. -Meets and exceeds regulatory, industry, and cyber insurance compliance requirements Business Use Only: BioThenticate must be activated through your organization’s SOFTwarfare account and administrative toolset. You will receive an enrollment link during the simple setup process. Once enrolled, multiple accounts can be added and managed through the BioThenticate admin.. Whether deploying passwordless authentication, strengthening Zero Trust, or enhancing MFA across the organization, BioThenticate 3.0 delivers native app performance and enterprise-grade security for the speed of modern business.
DNS Shield
Encrypt your DNS queries and use no-logging servers to safeguard your online presence across all your Apple devices. Easily configure settings, switch servers, and benefit from system-wide protection without needing a VPN. It helps minimize contact with harmful sites and updates DNS providers automatically.
- Encrypts DNS queries
- No-logging DNS servers
- Ease of configuration
- Effortless DNS server switching
- System-wide protection
- Minimizes harmful site contact
- Automatic DNS provider updates
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Protect yourself on all your Apple devices by encrypting DNS queries and using no-logging DNS servers. Safeguard your online presence. Key features: - Ease of configuration. - Effortlessly switch DNS servers. - No vendor lock in. - No need for VPN. - Minimise or completely eliminate, in some cases, the amount of harmful sites contacted by your device. - Works System wide (not only in the browser). - Extensive In-App Help system. - We don't collect any data and we don't track your activities. - Automatic updates of the DNS providers collection. Your feedback and reviews will be highly appreciated!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BioThenticate at Free against DNS Shield's $1.99. BioThenticate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On update cadence, 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
BioThenticate is free to download; DNS Shield costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BioThenticate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively.
BioThenticate ships an update every 6 weeks, DNS Shield monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BioThenticate | DNS Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOFTwarfare, LLC | ARETORI SOLUTIONS LTD |
Customer experience
BioThenticate
DNS Shield
In-app purchases
BioThenticate
No in-app purchases
DNS Shield
No in-app purchases
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