Comparison

Push Notification vs Push Preview

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Push Preview

Features
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Buzzzzzz - there it goes again. Another notification, craving your attention. But instead of something meaningful or urgent, it's just... more spam. When the tables are turned, and it's our turn to craft those notifications, we've all felt that sting of disappointment when our carefully chosen words fall flat. Introducing Push Preview, designed to refine and perfect the art of push notification - an experience and interaction that matters. Test Headlines: Experiment with different headlines to capture the essence of your message instantly. Test Body Text: Fine-tune the body of your notifications. Simulate Your App Icon: Try out various image colors to see how your app icon looks against different backgrounds. Preview with 2 or 4 Lines of Text: Choose between previewing what the notification looks like at the top of your screen and in the Notification Center. Send Endless Push Notifications: Practice makes perfect. Send as many test notifications as you need to nail your copy. Elevate your messaging, engage your audience meaningfully, and make every alert count. It's time your notifications became as thoughtful and considered as the rest of your app.

Screenshots

Push Notification4 screens
Push Preview3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Push Notification at Free against Push Preview's $0.99. Push Notification also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Push Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Push Notification is free to download; Push Preview costs $0.99 up front. Push Notification sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Push Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Push Notification versus Push Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPush NotificationPush Preview
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlok SinghAvery Intelligence

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Push Notification

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Push Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Push Notification free?
Push Notification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Preview free?
Push Preview costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Push Notification or Push Preview have ads?
Push Notification shows ads; Push Preview does not.

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