# Bark vs 我的信

The clearest difference is rating: Bark at 4.9 against 我的信's 4.5. Bark also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 2). 我的信's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per year and 我的信 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bark holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bark has 111 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bark | 我的信 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-custom-notifications/id1403753865/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1442284808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丰 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090589311) | [Hangzhou Wenzhenggong Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442284807) |

## What reviewers say

### Bark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-custom-notifications/id1403753865)

Send custom push notifications to your iPhone via an HTTP API. Supports advanced features like custom icons, grouping, and critical alerts. Offers privacy-protected, end-to-end encrypted pushes with self-deployable server options.

**Highlights:** HTTP API for push notifications, Custom icons and grouping, Continuous and critical alerts, End-to-end push encryption, Self-deployable server options, Privacy-protected notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous support | $2.69 | per year |
| One-time donation | $2.69 | one-time |


### 我的信

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1442284808)

Automatically sync unread messages, app notifications, call alerts, and battery reminders to the cloud. Securely manage logged-in devices and encrypt all message transmissions with customizable passwords for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Automatic cloud sync of messages and notifications, Device management and security, Encrypted message transmission, Customizable passwords for encryption, Call and battery reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 非续订月度会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 一年VIP会员服务 | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bark free?

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

### Is 我的信 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bark or 我的信?

Bark is rated higher. Bark averages 4.9 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while 我的信 averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bark or 我的信 have ads?

Neither Bark nor 我的信 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bark or 我的信?

Bark ships an update every 3 weeks, and 我的信 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bark was updated on November 2, 2026 and 我的信 on November 2, 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.*