# ntfy vs BamBuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ntfy at 78% against BamBuddy's 0%. ntfy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (452 vs 1). BamBuddy'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. BamBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

BamBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 452 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of ntfy's written reviews are positive against 0% of BamBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, BamBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ntfy | BamBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddy/id6790214398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **452** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625396349) | [WeMeekIt](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785890779) |

## 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


### BamBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddy/id6790214398)

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with live status updates, camera feeds, and print management. Offers advanced features like AI assistance and smart notifications for a seamless printing experience.

**Highlights:** Live printer status and camera feed, Remote print control (pause, resume, stop), Filament and error message monitoring, Print statistics and history, Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets, AI Print Assistant for error codes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ntfy free?

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

### Is BamBuddy free?

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

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

BamBuddy is rated higher. ntfy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while BamBuddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ntfy or BamBuddy have ads?

Neither ntfy nor BamBuddy shows ads.

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

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and BamBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, ntfy was updated on October 18, 2026 and BamBuddy on October 16, 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.*