Comparison

Deep Focus Noise Machine vs Sticky Notea

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

Head to head
About

Deep Focus Noise Machine

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. SESSIONS — YOUR RHYTHM OF WORK AND REST Build your own sound sequence on iPhone or Mac. Choose a sound and duration for each stage — FLOW for focused work, then RELAX for a break, for example. dpli blends smoothly between stages and gently fades out at the end. Start with one stage using a free sound. Premium unlocks additional stages and the full preset collection. 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/

About

Sticky Notea

Features
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Sticky Notea is a lightweight, thoughtfully designed place for the words you want to keep close. When an idea arrives, you shouldn't have to build a system before writing it down. Open the app, start typing, and your thought becomes a note you can see, revisit, and arrange with ease. Use it for a quick reminder, today's to-do list, a coffee recipe, a travel plan, a line of writing, or any small detail worth keeping. Designed for everyday notes: • Multiple ways to view Move between Standard List, Compact List, and Card View. Scan many notes at once, or browse them like paper notes laid out in front of you. • Simple organization Keep things clear with groups, search, pinned notes, favorites, and colors—without turning your notes into a complicated filing system. • Beautiful note images Turn a note into a polished, paper-inspired image for sharing ideas, lists, announcements, and quote cards, or save it directly to Photos. • Make it feel like yours Choose from paper colors, themes, layouts, and display options, with full Dark Mode support. A clean interface, gentle colors, and subtle motion make writing and organizing feel calm and natural. • Rich text, kept simple Use headings, lists, checklists, quotes, and bold text when you need more structure. Capture one line in a moment, or shape a longer thought at your own pace. • Local backup Export and restore your notes manually whenever you want to keep a copy or move them to another device. • App lock Protect personal notes with your device passcode or biometrics. Sticky Notea stays focused on writing, arranging, and seeing your notes clearly. It is simply a small piece of paper, ready whenever an idea finds you.

Screenshots

Deep Focus Noise Machine4 screens
Sticky Notea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sticky Notea at none against Deep Focus Noise Machine's 4. Sticky Notea also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Deep Focus Noise Machine sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sticky Notea asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Focus Noise Machine ships an update weekly, Sticky Notea every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Deep Focus Noise Machine versus Sticky Notea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep Focus Noise MachineSticky Notea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz Solniczek镓聪 杨

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Deep Focus Noise Machine

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
None

Sticky Notea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deep Focus Noise Machine free?
Deep Focus Noise Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sticky Notea free?
Sticky Notea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deep Focus Noise Machine or Sticky Notea have ads?
Neither Deep Focus Noise Machine nor Sticky Notea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deep Focus Noise Machine or Sticky Notea?
Deep Focus Noise Machine ships an update weekly, and Sticky Notea every 2 weeks. Most recently, Deep Focus Noise Machine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sticky Notea on October 24, 2026.

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