# PriceNotify vs Restockalert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Restockalert at 100% against PriceNotify's 44%. Restockalert also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). PriceNotify's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PriceNotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Restockalert sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Restockalert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PriceNotify has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of PriceNotify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Restockalert's.

PriceNotify ships an update every 3 weeks, Restockalert every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PriceNotify | Restockalert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pricenotify-price-tracker/id1514804661/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restockalert/id6793626376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Schuler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514356191) | [RestockAlert](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793626378) |

## What reviewers say

### PriceNotify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pricenotify-price-tracker/id1514804661)

Automatically track Amazon prices and receive instant alerts when they drop. Import your wishlist, discover Lightning Deals, and view price history to ensure you always get the best price.

**Highlights:** Price drop alerts, Wishlist import and tracking, Lightning Deals discovery, Price history charts, Email and cross-device notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PriceNotify Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Restockalert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restockalert/id6793626376)

This app monitors product pages for sold-out items, notifying you instantly when your desired size becomes available. Simply paste a link, select your size, and receive a direct link to purchase when it's back in stock. It supports numerous popular retailers and offers various alert channels.

**Highlights:** Automatic restock monitoring, Direct purchase links, Supports many retailers, Email, Telegram, and Push alerts, Size-specific tracking, Live dashboard of tracked items

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Serious Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Serious Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PriceNotify free?

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

### Is Restockalert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PriceNotify or Restockalert?

Restockalert is rated higher. PriceNotify averages 3.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Restockalert averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PriceNotify or Restockalert have ads?

Neither PriceNotify nor Restockalert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PriceNotify or Restockalert?

PriceNotify ships an update every 3 weeks, and Restockalert every 6 days. Most recently, PriceNotify was updated on November 7, 2026 and Restockalert on October 31, 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.*