Comparison

Push Notification vs Zling

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

Zling

This app transforms any HTTP call into an instant push notification on your iPhone. It's designed for developers to stay informed without complex setups, using simple HTTP requests from various tools.

Highlights
  • HTTP call to push notification
  • Unique webhook URL
  • Works with curl, Python, Node.js, bash
  • No SDK or complex configuration
  • Minimalist dark interface
  • CI/CD build notifications
  • Server uptime and error alerts
Features
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Zling transforme n'importe quel appel HTTP en notification push instantanée sur votre iPhone. Plus besoin d'app complexe ou de SDK lourd : un simple curl suffit. Conçu pour les développeurs qui veulent rester informés sans friction. Que vous surveilliez un déploiement, guettiez la fin d'un long script, ou souhaitiez être alerté d'un pic d'erreurs serveur — Zling est le chaînon manquant entre vos outils et votre poche. POURQUOI ZLING ? • Un appel HTTP = une notification. POST ou GET, JSON ou texte brut. C'est tout. • URL de webhook unique, prête à l'emploi. Copiez, collez, c'est parti. • Fonctionne avec curl, Python, Node.js, bash, PowerShell, Postman, Shortcuts iOS… tout ce qui parle HTTP. • Pas de SDK, pas de bibliothèque, pas de configuration complexe. • Interface minimaliste, sombre, pensée pour les devs. CAS D'USAGE • CI/CD : soyez notifié quand un build passe ou échoue (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins…). • Scripts longs : recevez une push quand votre backup ou votre traitement de données est terminé. • Alertes serveur : surveillez l'uptime, le taux d'erreur ou les ressources avec votre outil de monitoring préféré. • Formulaires web : notification instantanée à chaque nouveau lead ou inscription. • Automatisations personnelles : intégrez Zling dans vos raccourcis iOS ou vos workflows IFTTT/Zapier. • Cron jobs : soyez prévenu en cas d'échec, sans checker vos logs. CONFIDENTIALITÉ & SÉCURITÉ • Authentification sécurisée par Google, Apple ou email. • Chaque webhook possède un secret unique, renouvelable à tout moment. • Vos notifications sont chiffrées de bout en bout via APNs. • Vos données restent les vôtres — nous ne lisons jamais le contenu de vos notifications. ZLING PRO L'app est gratuite pour les 10 premières notifications par mois. Passez à Zling Pro pour des notifications illimitées et un historique étendu à 90 jours : • Abonnement mensuel • Abonnement annuel (avec réduction) Les prix sont affichés dans l'app et gérés via l'App Store. Vous pouvez annuler à tout moment. COMPATIBILITÉ • iPhone uniquement (iOS) • Nécessite une connexion internet pour recevoir les notifications Conditions d'utilisation : https://zling.lxdcorp.com/conditions Politique de confidentialité : https://zling.lxdcorp.com/confidentialite Zling — Vos outils connectés à votre poche.

Screenshots

Push Notification4 screens
Zling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zling at none against Push Notification's shown. Zling also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Push Notification sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Push Notification ships an update fortnightly, Zling daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Push Notification versus Zling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPush NotificationZling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlok SinghLaurent Dubois

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Push Notification

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
2 purchases

Zling

Subscriptions2
  • English$0.991 Month
  • Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Push Notification free?
Push Notification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zling free?
Zling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Push Notification or Zling have ads?
Push Notification shows ads; Zling does not.
Which is updated more often, Push Notification or Zling?
Push Notification ships an update fortnightly, and Zling daily. Most recently, Push Notification was updated on September 29, 2026 and Zling on October 8, 2026.

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