# Pushcut vs notifi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: notifi at none against Pushcut's 5. notifi also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Pushcut's advantage is ratings volume (544 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushcut sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. notifi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pushcut against 4.3 for notifi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushcut has 544 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Pushcut's written reviews are positive against 83% of notifi's.

Pushcut ships an update monthly, notifi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushcut | notifi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notifi-push-notifications/id1563961135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 176 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Peter Leeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/664001386) | [Max Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/922262113) |

## What reviewers say

### Pushcut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447)

Automate tasks and trigger actions with smart notifications and custom widgets. Integrate with HomeKit, Shortcuts, and online services for powerful, personalized workflows.

**Highlights:** Smart notifications, Custom widgets, HomeKit integration, Shortcut scheduling, Location-based triggers, Webhooks and API support, Interactive Apple Watch notifications

**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


### notifi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notifi-push-notifications/id1563961135)

Receive instant push notifications on your Apple devices from any source that can make an HTTP request. This app offers encrypted, private alerts with no account requirement, allowing you to manage and revoke notification keys. Urgent alerts can bypass Focus modes for critical messages.

**Highlights:** HTTP request integration, Encrypted notifications, No account required, Customizable notification keys, Urgent alert bypass, Image and link support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushcut free?

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

### Is notifi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pushcut or notifi?

Pushcut is rated higher. Pushcut averages 4.4 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while notifi averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Pushcut or notifi have ads?

Neither Pushcut nor notifi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushcut or notifi?

Pushcut ships an update monthly, and notifi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pushcut was updated on November 6, 2026 and notifi on November 3, 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.*