Comparison

ntfy vs GMVoice

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

GMVoice

Control your Gym Monster workout device using voice commands in multiple languages. Start/stop exercises, adjust weights, and stay focused hands-free. Offers demo mode and Siri shortcuts for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Hands-free workout control
  • Multi-language voice commands
  • Weight adjustment via voice
  • Demo mode for testing
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • On-device speech recognition
Features
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GMVoice lets you control Gym Monster with simple English voice commands. Use GMVoice to start or stop actions hands-free, adjust weight, and stay focused on your workout without reaching for buttons between sets. Key features: - English/Spanish/Italian/French/German/Czech voice commands for core workout actions - Use your WiFi or specialized dongle to connect to your Gym Monster. Choice is yours - Demo Mode for testing the app flow without external hardware - On-device speech recognition - Voice-triggered controls for supported workout scenarios - Siri Shortcuts available How it works: - Connect by using WiFi network or use GMVoice Dongle (get it at www.GMVoice.tech) to your Gym Monster - Connect GMVoice to your Gym Monster - Allow microphone and speech recognition access - Start voice control and speak the wake phrase followed by a command Demo Mode: - You can try the main voice control flow without connecting external hardware - Demo Mode is also available for App Review Important: - GMVoice is designed for Gym Monster 1, Gym Monster 2 and Gym Monster 2s - Gym Monster is required for live command delivery outside Demo Mode

Screenshots

ntfy2 screens
GMVoice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ntfy at 470 against GMVoice's 6. GMVoice's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GMVoice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 470 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of ntfy's written reviews are positive against 100% of GMVoice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, GMVoice every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ntfy versus GMVoice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterntfyGMVoice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (470 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings470 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp HeckelLuzana.App

Customer experience

ntfy

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

GMVoice

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

GMVoice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ntfy

No in-app purchases

None

GMVoice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ntfy free?
ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GMVoice free?
GMVoice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ntfy or GMVoice?
GMVoice is rated higher. ntfy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 470 ratings, while GMVoice averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do ntfy or GMVoice have ads?
Neither ntfy nor GMVoice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ntfy or GMVoice?
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and GMVoice every 5 days. Most recently, ntfy was updated on October 24, 2026 and GMVoice on October 24, 2026.

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