# PushMeAlert vs ntfy

The clearest difference is rating: ntfy at 4.8 against PushMeAlert's 3.5. ntfy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (452 vs 2). PushMeAlert's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushMeAlert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ntfy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 452 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PushMeAlert ships an update every 2 months, ntfy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushMeAlert | ntfy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmealert/id1437610400/reviews) | **[4.8 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jurgen Togni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437610399) | [Philipp Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625396349) |

## 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 |


### ntfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347)

This app allows you to send push notifications to your phone from scripts or other applications using simple HTTP requests. It acts as a client for a free, open-source pub-sub service, enabling you to receive alerts and updates directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Send notifications via REST API, Subscribe to topics, Publish messages via HTTP, Integrates with Bash/PowerShell, Free and open source client

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Great for self-hosting
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected
- 🚀 Quick and easy to set up
- 🚀 Lightweight and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues on iOS
- 🔍 Limited features compared to other platforms
- 🔍 Lacks customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or delivery issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working on iOS
- Broken click URLs in notifications
- Compatibility issues with iOS notification summarizing

**Requested features**

- Ability to change notification sounds
- Support for Apple Watch
- Customizable topic names/aliases
- Improved iOS notification handling
- All topics view and read/unread indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushMeAlert free?

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

### Is ntfy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PushMeAlert or ntfy?

ntfy is rated higher. PushMeAlert averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ntfy averages 4.8 from 452 ratings.

### Do PushMeAlert or ntfy have ads?

Neither PushMeAlert nor ntfy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushMeAlert or ntfy?

PushMeAlert ships an update every 2 months, and ntfy fortnightly. Most recently, PushMeAlert was updated on September 15, 2026 and ntfy on October 18, 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.*