# PushBack Notifications vs Beside (M1)

PushBack Notifications and Beside (M1) both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PushBack Notifications's written reviews are positive against 39% of Beside (M1)'s. PushBack Notifications also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). Beside (M1)'s advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushBack Notifications sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $15.99 per year and Beside (M1) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PushBack Notifications against 4.8 for Beside (M1). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beside (M1) has 9.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PushBack Notifications's written reviews are positive against 39% of Beside (M1)'s.

PushBack Notifications ships an update monthly, Beside (M1) weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushBack Notifications | Beside (M1) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushback-notifications/id1343344602/reviews)** | [4.8 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beside-m1-ai-receptionist/id6453521926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 13 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlainIce LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579935285) | [Interface, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699402242) |

## What reviewers say

### PushBack Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushback-notifications/id1343344602)

Receive and interact with notifications directly from your iPhone. This API allows for actionable notifications with buttons and reply fields, enabling server and script interaction without opening the app. It supports synchronous responses and custom callback URLs for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Actionable notifications with buttons, Reply textbox for direct input, Synchronous interaction with servers, Customizable response callbacks, Quick setup with curl, No registration required, Multi-user invites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Messages | $15.99 | per year |


### Beside (M1)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beside-m1-ai-receptionist/id6453521926)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered assistant provides a dedicated work number, transcribes calls and voicemails, and automatically generates summaries with suggested actions. It helps users reduce administrative tasks and stay focused by managing communications and reminding them of important follow-ups.

**Highlights:** Dedicated work phone number, Automatic call transcription, AI-powered call summaries, Suggested action items, Calendar event creation, Searchable call history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $19.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Business | $29.99 | per month |
| Beside Business | $49.99 | per month |
| Beside Starter | $139.99 | per year |
| Beside Starter | $139.99 | per year |
| Beside Starter | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient AI assistant
- 📝 Detailed call summaries
- 📆 Calendar integration
- 🔍 Searchable call history
- 🤖 Intuitive AI features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Call quality issues
- 🚫 Inability to delete conversations
- 🕰️ Slow chat response
- 🤖 AI limitations (can't make calls, limited knowledge)
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting support

**Reported bugs**

- Calls randomly stopping
- Inability to use app with Verizon
- Account lockouts and number porting issues
- Unreliable outgoing call functionality

**Requested features**

- Allow PDF uploads to increase knowledge base
- Ability to pick up calls directly without calling back
- Business hours and auto attendant features
- Multilingual support
- Download audio recordings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushBack Notifications free?

PushBack Notifications is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beside (M1) free?

Beside (M1) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PushBack Notifications or Beside (M1)?

PushBack Notifications is rated higher. PushBack Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Beside (M1) averages 4.8 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do PushBack Notifications or Beside (M1) have ads?

Beside (M1) shows ads; PushBack Notifications does not.

### Which is updated more often, PushBack Notifications or Beside (M1)?

PushBack Notifications ships an update monthly, and Beside (M1) weekly. Most recently, PushBack Notifications was updated on November 2, 2026 and Beside (M1) on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*