Comparison

Authenticator vs dpli

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Authenticator

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Meet Authentic. The simple two-factor authenticator that's designed for everyone. - Protect your social, productivity, business, gaming, and finance accounts in one place. - Automatically generate and copy one-time codes (TOTP) for all your accounts. - Scan QR codes to set up your accounts in seconds, or manually add your account details. - Easily export your accounts to another device. - Supports the most popular services and thousands more including Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, Zoom, PayPal, Facebook, TikTok, Roblox, Coinbase. —- Privacy Policy: https://useauthentic.app/#privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://useauthentic..app/#terms

About

dpli

This app generates unique, real-time audio soundscapes designed to prevent neural adaptation and enhance focus for neurodivergent individuals. It offers various noise colors and neurally-validated presets to create a spatial shield against distractions, all while operating 100% offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time generative audio, no loops
  • Spatial shielding with HRTF
  • Neurally-validated presets
  • Brown, pink, speech-shaped, and white noise
  • 100% offline functionality
  • Privacy-first, zero data tracking
  • Battery efficient native synthesis
Features
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dpli creates real-time, evolving spatial soundscapes for ADHD focus and deep work — generated live on your device, never played from a loop. Unlike standard noise apps that replay prerecorded tracks, dpli synthesizes every layer in real time. Sound sources can move through space, shift in intensity, and modulate independently, creating an immersive background that stays dynamic throughout your session. BUILT FOR FOCUS Choose a preset based on what you need: • SHIELD — A steady spatial soundscape designed to mask conversations, office noise, and sudden distractions. • FLOW — Moving, asymmetric layers that create an engaging background for writing, coding, studying, and deep work. • CLARITY — Steady, precisely layered noise that masks distractions and creates a clear background for writing, coding, studying, and deep work. • IGNITION — Designed for ADHD brains or anyone needing a strong push into active focus. An energizing white-noise field with dual-rhythm pulses and airy blue-noise sparkle that drives alertness and mental speed. • RELAX — A heavy brown-noise blanket with two pink streams drifting slowly around your head — eases you into deep physical relaxation while staying awake. Good for winding down, tension release, or a mid-day relax. • RESET — A still, dark cocoon with a slow warm breath that gently sways around you — shifts the mind from stress into rest. Best for 10–20 minute breaks when you feel wound up or anxious. MORE THAN COLORED NOISE Brown, pink and white noise generators are included for free. They are also the building blocks behind dpli’s layered presets, where position, movement, modulation, and frequency balance work together to create a richer listening environment. GENERATED, NOT STREAMED • No prerecorded audio files • No repeating MP3 loops • Real-time synthesis on your device • Spatial movement and independent modulation • Works offline with no account required PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your sessions stay on your device. dpli does not stream audio, require an account, or collect listening data. MADE FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM Use dpli on iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch. Start a session wherever you work, study, travel, or need a more controlled acoustic environment. dpli is a focus and sound-masking tool. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure ADHD or any other medical condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
dpli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: dpli at weekly against Authenticator's every 2 months. dpli also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and dpli sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, dpli weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Authenticator versus dpli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatordpli
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommitted Code LtdLukasz Solniczek

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Authentic+$0.997 Days
  • Authentic+$3.991 Month
  • Authentic+$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Authentic+$19.99
4 purchases

dpli

Subscriptions3
  • Dpli Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Dpli weekly$0.997 Days
  • Dpli Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dpli lifetime access$12.99

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dpli free?
dpli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Authenticator or dpli have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor dpli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or dpli?
Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, and dpli weekly. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on September 17, 2026 and dpli on September 18, 2026.

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