Comparison

DPN vs TripCost

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

Head to head
About

DPN

This app offers advanced network protection by routing individual applications through optimized tunnels. It blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites at the network level, ensuring faster speeds and enhanced privacy for all your online activities.

Highlights
  • Per-app smart routing
  • Multi-node acceleration
  • Network-level ad blocking
  • Tracker blocking
  • Malicious site protection
  • Always-on connection
Features
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DPN goes beyond VPN. Per-app routing. Multi-node acceleration. Deeper ad & tracker filtering. Leave it on, forever. Made by Deeper Network. — APP-RELOCATOR: SMART PER-APP ROUTING — Most VPNs route everything through one tunnel. That's why streaming slows down, messaging apps break, and you keep toggling the VPN on and off. DPN's App-Relocator works with popular apps, giving each one its own route: • Local apps run direct — full native speed, no detour • International apps go through accelerated tunnels • Set it once. Leave DPN on. Forever. You never have to choose between speed and privacy. — MULTI-NODE ACCELERATION — Traditional VPNs send all your traffic through a single node. When that node is busy, you slow down — and there's nothing you can do. DPN runs each tunnel through multiple nodes in parallel. If one node gets congested, others pick up the slack instantly. The result: smoother streaming, more stable messaging, and a VPN that doesn't get in your way — even at peak hours on public Wi-Fi. — DEEPER FILTERING ENGINE — Browser ad blockers stop at the browser. Tracker extensions only catch what they're allowed to see. DPN does both — and more — at the network level. DPN's filter engine blocks: • Ads — comprehensive domain rules, network-level • Trackers — cross-app tracking shutdown • Threats — malicious IPs and harmful sites Because filtering happens at the deepest network layer, DPN reaches inside apps where browser blockers can't. One subscription, three protections. — EVERYDAY PROTECTION — Whether you're on hotel Wi-Fi, mobile data, or your home network, DPN keeps your connection private and your apps working as expected. Encrypted, smart, and always-on. — BUILT BY DEEPER NETWORK — DPN is built by Deeper Network — the team behind Deeper Connect, our privacy-focused network device. The same intelligent routing engine that powers our hardware now runs in your phone, fully self-contained. — WHY DPN — • App-Relocator: smart routing for popular apps — local stays direct at native speed • Multi-node acceleration for stability and speed • Deeper filtering: ads, trackers, threats blocked at the network level • Install on any device, with up to 5 connected simultaneously — unlimited bandwidth • Works with Deeper Connect for whole-home protection • One-tap connect, always-on by design — TRY DPN FREE — Start with a 14-day free trial. After the trial, choose: • Monthly Subscription: $3.99 • Yearly Subscription: $37.99 Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account. Privacy Policy: https://dpn.deeper.network/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://dpn.deeper.network/terms-of-use DPN — beyond VPN. Smarter, faster, made to stay on.

About

TripCost

Easily calculate the total fuel cost, cost per mile, and split expenses for your journeys. It helps you estimate MPG, compare trip expenses, and save calculations. The Pro version offers real-time UK fuel prices and unlimited journey history.

Highlights
  • Calculate fuel cost from MPG, price, and distance
  • Estimate MPG from cost, distance, and fuel price
  • Split journey costs among multiple people
  • Compare costs of different trips
  • Save and manage journey history
  • Real-time UK fuel prices (Pro)
  • Export journey data to CSV (Pro)
Features
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TripCost makes it quick and easy to understand the real cost of your journeys. Use TripCost to calculate total fuel cost, cost per mile, and how much each person owes by splitting a trip. You can also work backwards from a fuel budget, estimate achieved MPG from cost, distance and fuel price, compare two trips to see which is cheaper, and save useful calculations to your history. TripCost Pro unlocks the latest UK petrol station prices using your location or location search. Choose from petrol, diesel, or premium fuels; sort stations by distance or price; start directions; and save a petrol station as your default so TripCost can automatically track its price and autofill new calculations. Free features: • Calculate fuel cost from MPG, fuel price, and distance • Calculate distance based on a fuel budget • Calculate achieved MPG from cost, distance and fuel price • Calculate cost per mile • Split journey costs between multiple people • Compare two trips to see which is cheaper • Save up to 3 journeys to history • Edit, delete, and bulk manage saved journeys • Set a manual default fuel price for faster calculations • Optional dark mode Pro features: • Search UK station fuel prices by current location, town, road name, or postcode • Get directions to a chosen petrol station • Save a station as an automatically updating default fuel price • Save unlimited journeys • Export journey data to CSV • Optional iCloud sync for journey history Whether you’re planning a road trip, splitting fuel with friends, tracking commute costs, comparing route options, or checking nearby station prices, TripCost gives you quick answers without fuss. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DPN4 screens
TripCost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TripCost at 100% against DPN's 80%. TripCost also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TripCost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DPN ships an update every 2 weeks, TripCost weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DPN versus TripCost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDPNTripCost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeeper Network IncReece Charlton

Customer experience

DPN

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

TripCost

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DPN

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$37.991 Year
2 purchases

TripCost

Subscriptions2
  • TripCost Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TripCost Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DPN free?
DPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TripCost free?
TripCost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DPN or TripCost have ads?
Neither DPN nor TripCost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DPN or TripCost?
DPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and TripCost weekly. Most recently, DPN was updated on October 24, 2026 and TripCost on October 25, 2026.

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