PushMeAlert vs MN on a Stick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PushMeAlert
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.
- 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
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It is even possible to send an image within the notification (eg. snapshot security camera) or define an external url to be opened when clicking on the notification. For each message you can choose to play no sound, the device default sound or 4 other sounds. Sample applications: * push notification at (specific) website visitor * push notification when your alarm system is activated * push notification if new webshop order * push notification if your own server is down * push notification if goal is reached * ... This via simple requests to our API. Code examples in the app. New features are being developed continuously.
MN on a Stick
Navigate the Minnesota State Fair with this comprehensive guide. Find your way around, discover new foods, and keep track of all the scheduled events. Plan your visit and don't miss a moment of the fair's excitement.
- Interactive fairgrounds map
- Live search for vendors and events
- Complete events schedule
- Discover new food items
- Create a personal wishlist
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Discover everything the Minnesota State Fair has to offer with MN on a Stick! This app is your ultimate companion for navigating the fairgrounds and ensuring you don't miss out on any excitement. Features: Interactive Map: Find your way around the fair with ease using our built-in navigation. Live Search: Quickly locate food vendors, events, and more. Events Schedule: Stay up-to-date with all the activities and performances happening at the fair. New Food: Explore the latest food offerings for this year. Wishlist: Plan your fair experience by adding your must-see attractions and must-try foods. MN on a Stick is your go-to app for making the most of your visit to the Minnesota State Fair!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MN on a Stick at 5.0 against PushMeAlert's 3.5. MN on a Stick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). PushMeAlert's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PushMeAlert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MN on a Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.
MN on a Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MN on a Stick has 447 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PushMeAlert ships an update every 2 months, MN on a Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PushMeAlert | MN on a Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (447 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 98.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 447 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jurgen Togni | Daniel Nugent |
Customer experience
PushMeAlert
MN on a Stick
Bugs and requests
PushMeAlert
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MN on a Stick
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to plan daily itinerary and prioritize must-have vs wish-list items
- Integration of food ratings or reviews
- Shareable wishlists for groups or families
- Expanded information on free shows and entertainment
In-app purchases
PushMeAlert
- User license (Unlock trial)$17.99
MN on a Stick
No in-app purchases
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