Best apps like ntfy

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

10 free apps

Updated October 2026

ntfy

Philipp Heckel

🔧 Utilities

📊 Productivity

Whether you want more options like ntfy or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to ntfy

Pushover Notifications by Pushover, LLC

Simple Push Notifications

Editor's Choice

🔧 Utilities

4.8😊(3.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This service sends custom push notifications from various web apps, scripts, and devices directly to your iPhone, iPad, or desktop. It offers a free trial with a one-time purchase for unlimited usage, and includes an Apple Watch app for on-the-go alerts.

What We Love

🚀 Fantastic service
👍 Couldn't be easier
👍 Best App on my phone for awareness of energy efficient house
👍 Really good app
👍 Truly excellent
👍 Perfect
👍 Works like a charm!
👍 Working great!
👍 Easy Peazy Notifications
👍 perfect job
👍 Simple but powerful
👍 Solid value
👍 Incredible app!
👍 Well Done!!!
👍 Exactly what you are looking for
👍 This is Genius!
👍 Perfect!
👍 Brilliant
👍 Great app
👍 Very useful

Room to Improve

🐛 Stopped working after I paid for it
🐛 Hasn't worked yet
🐛 Charged twice for liscense
🐛 Needs volume for other things besides critical
🐛 Encrypted message

RustDesk Remote Desktop by Purslane Limited

Remote access and control

Strong Contender

🔧 Utilities

4.2😐(77 ratings)

Free

This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.

What We Love

🚀 Fast connection and performance
🌟 Open source and free
💡 Self-hosting capability
👍 Easy to set up and use
⚡️ Low input lag
✅ Works on multiple platforms
💰 Great alternative to paid software
🖥️ Good for personal and company use
🖱️ Supports gestures like 3-finger scrolling

Room to Improve

🔋 Phone heats up
🐛 Inconsistent performance on iOS/iPadOS
🚫 Lacks mouse acceleration
📱 Poor compatibility with older iOS versions
⚠️ Some users report data collection (location, identifiers)
💻 Issues with Wayland servers
🖱️ Mouse pointer misalignment
🤔 Difficult to reconfigure mouse controls
⌨️ Keyboard input issues (repeating keys, not registering)

ProxMobo – Proxmox VE & PBS by Peng Lyu

Native Proxmox VE / PBS Client

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

4.9😊(483 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Manage and monitor your Proxmox VE and Proxmox Backup Server from your iOS device. Control virtual machines and containers, view system resources, and access VNC and terminal for comprehensive management.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent performance
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🔒 Secure remote access
💡 Comprehensive Proxmox management features
🔥 Fantastic app for homelab enthusiasts
💰 Reasonable one-time premium price

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
🔑 Authentication issues with 2FA
🖥️ Limited VNC keyboard support
📊 Lack of advanced monitoring and reporting features

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Helmarr

One app to rule them all

Free

Manage all your self-hosted services from a single, native iOS interface. Seamlessly integrate and control applications like Sonarr, Radarr, and Unraid with advanced features and customization.

Unified experience for multiple servicesSmart multi-network connectivityDeep customization options

🔧 Utilities

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free with in-app purchases

This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.

Off-grid communicationDecentralized mesh networkLow-power LoRa radio support

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Fast & Secure Computer Access

Free

Access and control your Mac, Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computers remotely from any device. Enjoy fast, secure connections with features like privacy masking, multi-display support, and file transfer.

Remote computer accessSecure connectionsMulti-display support

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nRF Connect for Mobile

The #1 Bluetooth LE utility

Free

This app is a versatile tool for scanning, exploring, and communicating with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It also enables your device to act as a peripheral and supports firmware updates for compatible devices.

Scan and discover Bluetooth LE peripheralsCommunicate with Bluetooth LE devicesAdvertise as a Bluetooth LE peripheral

Pushcut: Shortcuts Automation

Notifications and Widgets

Free

Automate your digital life with smart notifications and custom widgets. Trigger workflows based on time, location, or external services. Design dynamic home screen widgets to display personalized information.

Smart notificationsCustomizable widgetsLocation-based triggers

Zero configuration VPN

Free

This app establishes a secure, point-to-point network for your devices and teams, eliminating the need for traditional VPN servers. It enables seamless and automatic connections across various environments, including cloud and on-premises infrastructure, for easy access to internal resources.

Point-to-point networkingWireGuard-basedAutomatic connections

This application enhances internet privacy and security by routing device traffic through a global network for advanced filtering and threat protection. It enforces Zero Trust policies for corporate application access and encrypts traffic to prevent surveillance.

Securely routes traffic to global networkApplies advanced web filteringEnforces Zero Trust policies