# ntfy vs Tammad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ntfy at 79% against Tammad's 33%. ntfy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (425 vs 1). Tammad's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tammad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tammad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 425 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of ntfy's written reviews are positive against 33% of Tammad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, Tammad monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ntfy | Tammad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tammad/id6755873489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625396349) | [Thomas Entner](https://appshunter.io/developer/465337675) |

## What reviewers say

### ntfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Great for self-hosting
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected
- 🚀 Quick and easy to set up
- 🚀 Lightweight and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues on iOS
- 🔍 Limited features compared to other platforms
- 🔍 Lacks customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or delivery issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Tammad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tammad/id6755873489)

Manage support tickets on the go with this unofficial client for an open-source helpdesk system. Create, update, and search tickets with full HTML content and attachment support. Receive instant notifications and enjoy a native iOS experience with dark mode optimization.

**Highlights:** Native iOS experience, Ticket creation and updates, HTML content and attachments, Powerful ticket search, Notification overview, Secure credential storage, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ntfy free?

ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tammad free?

Tammad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ntfy or Tammad?

Tammad is rated higher. ntfy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Tammad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ntfy or Tammad have ads?

Neither ntfy nor Tammad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ntfy or Tammad?

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and Tammad monthly. Most recently, ntfy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tammad on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*