Comparison

ntfy vs APPhone

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

APPhone

Features
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APPhone is a modern video intercom system right on your smartphone, designed for residents of modern housing communities, multi-family buildings, and private homes. With APPhone, your phone becomes a fully functional intercom handset. Answer calls wherever you are – at home, at work, or on the go. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time video calls: See and speak with visitors calling from the entry panel before opening the door. • Native iOS integration (Apple CallKit): Intercom calls ring just like standard phone calls – even with your screen locked. • Remote access control: Unlock pedestrian gates, entry barriers, or building entrance doors with a single tap. • Smart presence (Geofencing): The system optimizes call routing, prioritizing notifications when you are near your building. • Family & PIN management: Easily grant access to family members, generate custom access codes, and manage permissions. • Call history: Review call logs and see who visited your apartment while you were away. • Do Not Disturb (DND) mode: Silence intercom notifications whenever you need peace and quiet. GETTING STARTED: The app requires an active account associated with a building equipped with the APPhone intercom system. Contact your property manager to receive an invitation with your activation code.

Screenshots

ntfy2 screens
APPhone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: APPhone at every 6 days against ntfy's fortnightly. ntfy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, APPhone every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ntfy versus APPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterntfyAPPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (452 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings452 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp HeckelJan Milewczyk

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

APPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ntfy

No in-app purchases

None

APPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ntfy free?
ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APPhone free?
APPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ntfy or APPhone have ads?
Neither ntfy nor APPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ntfy or APPhone?
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and APPhone every 6 days. Most recently, ntfy was updated on October 15, 2026 and APPhone on October 8, 2026.

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