# Push Authenticator Pro vs Pushcut

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pushcut at monthly against Push Authenticator Pro's every 14 months. Pushcut also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (535 vs 1). Push Authenticator Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Push Authenticator Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pushcut sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pushcut holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushcut has 535 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Push Authenticator Pro ships an update every 14 months, Pushcut monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Authenticator Pro | Pushcut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-authenticator-pro/id1436459026/reviews) | **[4.4 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **535** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tachyon Factory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1354769057) | [Simon Peter Leeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/664001386) |

## What reviewers say

### Push Authenticator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-authenticator-pro/id1436459026)

Streamline your logins with instant push notifications for verification codes. Avoid manual entry by simply tapping 'Send' on your phone to automatically transfer codes to your browser. Quickly find and access your 2FA codes with a built-in search filter.

**Highlights:** Push notification authentication, Automatic verification code transfer, Action extension for clipboard copy, Search filter for 2FA codes, End-to-end encryption for data transfer, Secure storage of 2FA secrets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 Push Authenticator Pro free?

Push Authenticator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pushcut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Push Authenticator Pro or Pushcut?

Pushcut is rated higher. Push Authenticator Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pushcut averages 4.4 from 535 ratings.

### Do Push Authenticator Pro or Pushcut have ads?

Neither Push Authenticator Pro nor Pushcut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Push Authenticator Pro or Pushcut?

Push Authenticator Pro ships an update every 14 months, and Pushcut monthly. Most recently, Push Authenticator Pro was updated on September 8, 2026 and Pushcut on September 26, 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.*