Push Notification vs Picon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Push Notification
This app allows developers to test their server-side Apple Push Notification service (APNS) implementations. It provides device tokens, bundle identifiers, and certificates for testing, along with code examples in various languages to aid backend development.
- Send push notifications for testing
- Provides device token, bundle ID, and certificate
- Code examples for Java, Go, Python, Ruby, Erlang, Node.js
- Test APNS backend implementation
- Essential guidelines for APNS development
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Test your server-side APNS implementation by sending push notifications to this testing app. Simply use the device token, bundle identifier, and certificate provided through the app. This app also provides essential guidelines with code examples for developing APNS backend support in the following languages: 1: Java 2: Go 3: Python 4: Ruby 5: Erlang 6: Node.js Perfect for backend and server-side developers worldwide who are working on APNS implementation and want to test their code by sending push notifications.
Picon
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Picon at none against Push Notification's 1. Picon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Push Notification sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Picon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Push Notification | Picon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alok Singh | Shion Washida |
In-app purchases
Push Notification
- Remove Ads$4.99
Picon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Push Notification free?
Is Picon free?
Do Push Notification or Picon have ads?
Which is updated more often, Push Notification or Picon?
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