# PushMeAlert vs CoreMotion Data Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: CoreMotion Data Recorder at 4.0 against PushMeAlert's 3.5. PushMeAlert's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushMeAlert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CoreMotion Data Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CoreMotion Data Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushMeAlert | CoreMotion Data Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmealert/id1437610400/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coremotion-data-recorder/id1496592891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jurgen Togni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437610399) | [一和 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496551363) |

## What reviewers say

### PushMeAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmealert/id1437610400)

Send custom push notifications with images, sounds, and URLs. Automate alerts for website visitors, security systems, orders, server status, and goal achievements through a simple API.

**Highlights:** Send notifications with images, Define custom URLs for notification taps, Choose from multiple notification sounds, API for automated alerts, Code examples included, Continuous feature development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| User license (Unlock trial) | $17.99 | one-time |


### CoreMotion Data Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coremotion-data-recorder/id1496592891)

This utility app helps developers collect and visualize motion data from Apple Watch and iPhone. Recorded data syncs to the iPhone for analysis via line charts. It supports file sharing for easy data export and analysis.

**Highlights:** Collect CoreMotion data from Apple Watch/iPhone, Synchronize data to iPhone, Visualize data with line charts, Support AirDrop and file sharing, Access accelerometer, gyroscope, pedometer, magnetometer, altimeter, barometer data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Mode | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushMeAlert free?

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

### Is CoreMotion Data Recorder free?

CoreMotion Data Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PushMeAlert or CoreMotion Data Recorder?

CoreMotion Data Recorder is rated higher. PushMeAlert averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CoreMotion Data Recorder averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PushMeAlert or CoreMotion Data Recorder have ads?

Neither PushMeAlert nor CoreMotion Data Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushMeAlert or CoreMotion Data Recorder?

PushMeAlert ships an update every 2 months, and CoreMotion Data Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, PushMeAlert was updated on September 15, 2026 and CoreMotion Data Recorder on June 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.*