# Pushcut vs Notification Note

The clearest difference is ads: Pushcut at none against Notification Note's shown. Pushcut also leads on ratings volume (544 vs 36) and device support (4 vs 2). Notification Note's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (77% vs 52%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushcut sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Notification Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pushcut against 4.4 for Notification Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushcut has 544 ratings behind it against 36, 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 77% of Notification Note's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushcut | Notification Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447/reviews)** | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Peter Leeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/664001386) | [Toshiki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569531540) |

## 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


### Notification Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728)

Create and manage notes directly on your lock screen. This utility app allows you to set up custom notifications that act as reminders or quick memos, accessible without unlocking your device. Stay organized and informed at a glance.

**Highlights:** Create lock screen notes, Manage notification memos, Quick access without unlocking, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Add a Note Shortcut | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushcut free?

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

### Is Notification Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pushcut or Notification Note?

Pushcut is rated higher. Pushcut averages 4.4 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while Notification Note averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Pushcut or Notification Note have ads?

Notification Note shows ads; Pushcut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pushcut or Notification Note?

Pushcut ships an update monthly, and Notification Note every 2 days. Most recently, Pushcut was updated on November 6, 2026 and Notification Note 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.*