Comparison

ntfy vs LUTify

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

LUTify

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LUTify makes professional color grading simple, fast, and accessible to everyone. Easily apply LUT (.cube) filters to your photos—completely offline and free. Whether you’re a photographer, content creator, or just love editing, LUTify lets you transform your images with a single tap. Preview different LUTs, fine-tune the result, and save your edited photos in full resolution—all without any internet connection. Features Apply LUT (.cube) files directly to your photos 100% offline processing for privacy and speed Free and intuitive interface—no ads, no subscriptions Real-time preview of LUT effects Import your own LUTs for full creative control Save and share high-quality results instantly Perfect for color grading, cinematic looks, and quick photo styling on the go. Why LUTify? Most LUT apps require internet access or paid plans. LUTify keeps it simple: fast, local, and free.

Screenshots

ntfy2 screens
LUTify3 screens

Verdict

The call

ntfy and LUTify are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ntfy versus LUTify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterntfyLUTify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (425 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings425 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp HeckelMINISOFT E.E.

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

LUTify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ntfy

No in-app purchases

None

LUTify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ntfy free?
ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LUTify free?
LUTify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ntfy or LUTify have ads?
Neither ntfy nor LUTify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ntfy or LUTify?
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and LUTify fortnightly. Most recently, ntfy was updated on September 24, 2026 and LUTify on September 17, 2026.

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