Comparison

ntfy vs Prün

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

Prün

Features
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Prün is a zero-knowledge password manager built for people who take security seriously. Your vault is encrypted entirely on your device using AES-256-GCM with a master password only you know. Prün never sees, stores, or transmits your master password or unencrypted credentials. This is the same dual-layer approach used by 1Password and Bitwarden: only you can decrypt your vault. SECURITY • AES-256-GCM encryption with PBKDF2 (600,000 iterations) • Zero-knowledge architecture: your master password never leaves your device • Authenticated encryption: tampered vault data is detected and rejected • Face ID / Touch ID unlock, tied to your current biometric enrollment SIGN IN YOUR WAY • Sign in with Apple, Google, or Microsoft • Email and password authentication • Your identity provider handles sign-in; your master password handles encryption. They are separate layers FREE • Store up to 25 credentials locally • Full encryption and security scoring • No ads, no tracking, ever PRÜN PRO Subscribe in the app (annual includes a 7-day free trial) to unlock: • Unlimited credentials • Encrypted cloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and the web • AI-powered credential health insights IMPORT & ORGANIZE • Import from 1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden, iCloud Keychain, and more • Supports passwords, API keys, SSH keys, tokens, certificates, and database credentials • Dashboard with health scoring and pruning recommendations • Tag, categorize, and search across your entire vault instantly WHY PRÜN Most password managers ask you to trust them with your secrets. Prün is built so you don't have to. Your master password derives the encryption key on your device. The cloud only ever holds an encrypted blob it cannot read. Prün is open about what it does and doesn't do. Your data is yours. Privacy policy: https://prunpassword.app/privacy Terms of service: https://prunpassword.app/terms Support: https://prunpassword.app/support

Screenshots

ntfy2 screens
Prün3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ntfy at none against Prün's 2. ntfy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Prün sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, Prün every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ntfy versus Prün: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterntfyPrün
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (470 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings470 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp HeckelRADLAB LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

Prün

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ntfy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Prün

Subscriptions2
  • Prün Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Prün Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ntfy free?
ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prün free?
Prün is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ntfy or Prün have ads?
Neither ntfy nor Prün shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ntfy or Prün?
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and Prün every 3 weeks. Most recently, ntfy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Prün on October 22, 2026.

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