# Notification Receiver vs Pushcut

The clearest difference is rating: Pushcut at 4.4 against Notification Receiver's 1.0. Pushcut also leads on ratings volume (543 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Notification Receiver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushcut sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Notification Receiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pushcut holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushcut has 543 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notification Receiver ships an update every 5 weeks, Pushcut monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notification Receiver | Pushcut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-receiver/id1357535034/reviews) | **[4.4 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **543** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 138 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Bridges](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790419552) | [Simon Peter Leeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/664001386) |

## What reviewers say

### Notification Receiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-receiver/id1357535034)

This utility ensures notifications are delivered reliably through multiple channels. It presents these notifications to the user with customizable priority options.

**Highlights:** Multiple notification delivery paths, Guaranteed notification delivery, User-facing notification display, Priority-based notification options

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pushcut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447)

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.

**Highlights:** Smart notifications, Customizable widgets, Location-based triggers, Scheduled alerts, HomeKit scene activation, Webhook integration, API for dynamic content

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Server Extended (Month) | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Server Extended (Year) | $22.49 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Powerful automation
- 🚀 Excellent for HomeKit
- 🚀 Gives full control over notifications
- 🚀 Reliable for background actions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, often needs to be restarted
- 🔑 Paywall for essential features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤔 Confusing setup and documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Shortcuts not running properly on remote server
- Widgets not updating in a timely manner
- Notification delivery issues, especially with location-based triggers
- Server setup process often fails

**Requested features**

- Add live activities support
- Allow launching apps directly from notifications
- Improve widget performance and reliability
- Provide more notification sound options
- Make server setup easier and more flexible


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notification Receiver free?

Notification Receiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pushcut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notification Receiver or Pushcut?

Pushcut is rated higher. Notification Receiver averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pushcut averages 4.4 from 543 ratings.

### Do Notification Receiver or Pushcut have ads?

Neither Notification Receiver nor Pushcut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notification Receiver or Pushcut?

Notification Receiver ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pushcut monthly. Most recently, Notification Receiver was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pushcut on October 26, 2026.

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