Comparison

ntfy vs Theengs BLE

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

Head to head
About

ntfy

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
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Send push notifications to your phone from any Bash or PowerShell script, or from your own app using PUT/POST requests, e.g. via curl on Linux or Invoke-WebRequest. ntfy is a client for https://ntfy.sh, a free and open source HTTP-based pub-sub service. You can subscribe to topics in this app, and then publish messages via a simple HTTP API. Uses: * Notify yourself when a long-running process is done * Ping your phone when a backup has failed * Alerts when someone logs into your server Example: $ curl -d "Your backup is done" ntfy.sh/mytopic Find more examples and usage instructions here: https://ntfy.sh/docs

About

Theengs BLE

This app reads data from a wide range of Bluetooth Low Energy sensors, displaying environmental parameters like temperature and humidity. It offers live BBQ monitoring with custom notifications and integrates with smart home platforms like Home Assistant via MQTT. Your data stays local by default.

Highlights
  • Reads various BLE sensors
  • Live environmental data display
  • Smart home integration (MQTT)
  • Live BBQ monitoring
  • Customizable notifications
  • Vendor-agnostic sensor support
Features
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Theengs BLE App: Local Smart Sensor Integration and Live BBQ Monitoring Theengs App seamlessly reads a wide array of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensors, gathering real-time data on environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, moisture, etc. It displays these readings intuitively and enables integration with your Smart Home setup via MQTT. Compatible with platforms like Home Assistant, Theengs App is a vendor-agnostic reader of your sensors. Elevate Your Grilling Game New Feature: Live BBQ Monitoring and Custom Notifications Theengs App now offers a dedicated live monitoring feature for BBQ enthusiasts. Track your cooking with a dynamic chart that displays temperature trends in real time. Set personalized thresholds for different cooking stages and receive instant notifications based on these criteria. Whether you prefer your meat rare, medium, or well-done, Theengs App ensures your grilling is done to perfection. Please note: Live notifications require the app to be active on the sensor screen. Wide Range of Compatible Devices From indoor climate monitoring to ensuring the perfect ambient for your plants, Theengs App supports an extensive array of devices, including INKBIRD, GOVEE, XIAOMI, and many more. Whatever your need, we’ve got you covered, with but not limited to: * April Brother-ABTemp * April Brother-N03 * BlueMaestro TempoDisc * BlueCharm BC08 * ClearGrass CGG1 * ClearGrass CGC1 * ClearGrass alarm clock CGD1 * ClearGrass with atmospheric pressure CGP1W * LYWDS02 * GOVEE H5055 * GOVEE H5075 * GOVEE H5072 * GOVEE H5102 * GOVEE H5104 * GOVEE H5106 * HONEYWELL JQJCY01YM * Hydractiva Digital-Amphiro/Oras * INKBIRD IBS-TH1 * INKBIRD IBS-TH2 * INKBIRD IBT-2X * INKBIRD IBT-4XS * INKBIRD IBT-6XS * Mopeka N1017 Pro check * Oria/Brifit/SigmaWit/SensorPro-TH Sensor * Otio/BeeWi-Door & Window sensor * Qingping-CGDN1 * Qingping CGDK2 * Qingping CGH1 * Qingping CGPR1 * RuuviTag Raw V1 * RuuviTag Raw V2 * SmartDry-Laundry Sensor * Switchbot-Motion Sensor * Switchbot-Contact Sensor * SwitchBot Meter Plus * SwitchBot Tilt * SwitchBot Curtain 2/3 * SwitchBot Bot * Thermobeacon WS02 * Thermobeacon WS08 * ThermoPro-TP357 * ThermoPro-TP358 * ThermoPro-TP359 * Vegtrug * XIAOMI Mi Flora HHCCJCY01HHCC * XIAOMI Mi Jia LYWSDCGQ * XIAOMI Mi Jia 2 custom firmware (2) LYWSD03MMC ATC * XIAOMI Mi Jia 2 custom firmware (3) LYWSD03MMC PVVX * XIAOMI Mi Lamp MUE4094RT * XIAOMI Mi Smart Scale XMTZC01HM/XMTZC04HM * XIAOMI Mi Body Composition Scale XMTZC02HM/XMTZC05HM * XIAOMI Mi Temp/Humidity v1 MHO-C401 * XIAOMI Mi Temp/Humidity v2 XMWSDJ04MMC Respecting Your Privacy With Theengs App, your data stays local by default. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy. https://app.theengs.io/use/privacy.html Take control with Smart Home Integration: Theengs App syncs with platforms like Home Assistant via MQTT. Record sensor data on your preferred server - your home, your choice. Theengs license: https://github.com/theengs/home/blob/main/LICENSE All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by or of them.

Screenshots

ntfy2 screens
Theengs BLE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ntfy at Free against Theengs BLE's $3.99. ntfy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). Theengs BLE's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and 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

ntfy is free to download; Theengs BLE costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Theengs BLE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 469 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of ntfy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Theengs BLE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, Theengs BLE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ntfy versus Theengs BLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterntfyTheengs BLE
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (469 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings469 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp HeckelA Thing Story LLC

Customer experience

ntfy

All ratings469 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative15.4%

Theengs BLE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ntfy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications not working on iOS
  • Broken click URLs in notifications
  • Compatibility issues with iOS notification summarizing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change notification sounds
  • Support for Apple Watch
  • Customizable topic names/aliases
  • Improved iOS notification handling
  • All topics view and read/unread indicators

Theengs BLE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ntfy

No in-app purchases

None

Theengs BLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ntfy free?
ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Theengs BLE free?
Theengs BLE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ntfy or Theengs BLE?
Theengs BLE is rated higher. ntfy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Theengs BLE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ntfy or Theengs BLE have ads?
Neither ntfy nor Theengs BLE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ntfy or Theengs BLE?
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and Theengs BLE every 5 months. Most recently, ntfy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Theengs BLE on October 11, 2026.

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