# popcorn time° vs ntfy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ntfy at 79% against popcorn time°'s 40%. ntfy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). popcorn time°'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. popcorn time° sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ntfy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 442 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of popcorn time°'s written reviews are positive against 79% of ntfy's.

popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, ntfy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | popcorn time° | ntfy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-time/id1478414929/reviews) | **[4.8 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **442** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) | [Philipp Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625396349) |

## What reviewers say

### popcorn time°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-time/id1478414929)

This app uses machine learning to detect when your microwave popcorn is ready, preventing burnt popcorn and waste. Simply place your phone near the microwave while it's running to get an alert when your snack is perfectly popped.

**Highlights:** Machine learning popcorn detection, Alerts when popcorn is ready, Prevents burnt popcorn, Reduces waste, Works with microwaves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $2.99 | 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 popcorn time° free?

popcorn time° 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, popcorn time° or ntfy?

ntfy is rated higher. popcorn time° averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while ntfy averages 4.8 from 442 ratings.

### Do popcorn time° or ntfy have ads?

Neither popcorn time° nor ntfy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, popcorn time° or ntfy?

popcorn time° ships an update every 3 weeks, and ntfy fortnightly. Most recently, popcorn time° was updated on July 5, 2026 and ntfy on September 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*