NODI App vs State Mode Authenticator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NODI App
This app allows parents to manage a child's music and messaging on a dedicated device. It enables family and friends to exchange voice messages with children who have the device, offering a safe way for kids to have independence.
- Manage child's music access
- Set up approved contacts for messaging
- Send and receive voice messages
- Control audiobooks
- Zero internet or social media access for child
- Quick setup for parents
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Your kid doesn't need a smartphone yet. But they're ready for a little independence. Their own music, a way to message family, something that feels like theirs. That's the NODI Flip. A small, sturdy device for kids ages 5-12 that plays Spotify, sends voice messages to family and friends, and has zero access to the wide internet, social media, or anything you'd lose sleep over. The NODI Parent App is how you set it all up. Pick the music and audiobooks they can access, choose who they can message, and manage everything from your phone. The entire setup takes about three minutes, and you stay in control without hovering. This app is for two kinds of people: parents setting up and managing a NODI Flip, and family members or adult friends who just want to exchange voice messages with a child who has one. Grandma doesn't need a Flip. Just the app.
State Mode Authenticator
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The State Mode Authenticator App is designed to be used solely for access to the State Mode website. Sign up with your State Mode credentials, and we will ensure you are securely logging into your account
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NODI App at every 9 days against State Mode Authenticator's every 3 weeks. NODI App also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NODI App ships an update every 9 days, State Mode Authenticator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NODI App | State Mode Authenticator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NoDi GmbH | State Mode Limited |
In-app purchases
NODI App
No in-app purchases
State Mode Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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