ntfy vs InkJoy
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
InkJoy
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InkJoy is a companion app designed to work with InkJoy ePaper Frame hardware. Using the app, you can connect and manage your InkJoy Frame, personalize what’s displayed, and share meaningful moments with the people you care about — all through a paper-like ePaper experience. Key features: • Account & device management Sign in to your account to bind and manage your InkJoy Frame devices securely. • Curated built-in gallery Access a selection of officially provided, public-domain artwork and images, ready to display on your frame. • Remote content control Send photos to your frame remotely or set up automatic slideshows using images from the built-in gallery or your own private cloud albums. • Useful ePaper widgets Display helpful visual widgets such as weather canvas, countdown days, and moon phases, beautifully rendered for ePaper screens. • Simple device sharing Share your frame with a family member or friend, allowing them to send images to your frame. Important: The InkJoy app is designed to work with InkJoy ePaper Frame hardware. A compatible InkJoy Frame device is required for full functionality. Designed for homes and spaces that appreciate calm, distraction-free digital displays.
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Verdict
ntfy and InkJoy 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, InkJoy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ntfy | InkJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (474 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 474 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Philipp Heckel | InkJoy Frame Technology Co., Limited |
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
InkJoy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ntfy
No in-app purchases
InkJoy
No in-app purchases









