# Pushcut vs BlackNote

The clearest difference is rating: Pushcut at 4.4 against BlackNote's 2.6. Pushcut also leads on ratings volume (545 vs 20) and device support (4 vs 2). BlackNote's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushcut sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BlackNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pushcut holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushcut has 545 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Pushcut's written reviews are positive against 68% of BlackNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pushcut ships an update monthly, BlackNote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushcut | BlackNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushcut-shortcuts-automation/id1450936447/reviews)** | [2.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacknote-dark-notes-notepad/id6483305262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **545** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 176 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Peter Leeb](https://appshunter.io/developer/664001386) | [ZTECH ASIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765522178) |

## 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


### BlackNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacknote-dark-notes-notepad/id6483305262)

A minimalist dark notepad app for capturing ideas, to-do lists, and daily thoughts. It offers a focused writing experience with a sleek black interface, offline functionality, and efficient task management.

**Highlights:** Dark mode interface, Offline note-taking, Checklist creation, Task management, Minimalist design, Lightweight and fast

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushcut free?

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

### Is BlackNote free?

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

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

Pushcut is rated higher. Pushcut averages 4.4 out of 5 from 545 ratings, while BlackNote averages 2.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do Pushcut or BlackNote have ads?

Neither Pushcut nor BlackNote shows ads.

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

Pushcut ships an update monthly, and BlackNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pushcut was updated on November 11, 2026 and BlackNote on November 12, 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.*