ntfy vs LUTify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Send notifications via REST API
- Subscribe to topics
- Publish messages via HTTP
- Integrates with Bash/PowerShell
- Free and open source client
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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
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LUTify at weekly against ntfy's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, LUTify weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ntfy | LUTify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (452 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 452 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philipp Heckel | MINISOFT 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
ntfy
No in-app purchases
LUTify
No in-app purchases








