Comparison

ntfy vs LotusBinder

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

LotusBinder

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Make your Magic: The Gathering collection more enjoyable. LotusBinder brings card scanning, collection management, price tracking, and deck management together in one app. Track the value of your collection at a glance and keep everything organized. • Scan cards quickly Use your camera to scan cards or add them manually by name. Continuous scanning makes it easy to register large collections. • Organize your collection Browse your cards in a clean three-column layout. Search, filter, sort, and mark your favorite cards for quick access. • Track card values View reference prices, price history, and detailed information for each card. Record card condition, finish, PSA grade, and other collection details. • Build and manage decks Create decks using cards from your collection, check missing cards, and view estimated deck values in one place. • Share your favorites Create beautiful Top 9 images and share your favorite cards with friends and on social media. • Your data stays with you Your collection data is primarily stored on your device. Analytics is completely optional. Anonymous usage data is collected only if you choose to enable Analytics during the first launch or later in Settings. All app features remain available even if you choose not to share usage data. Notes • Card prices are reference values and may change over time. • Card information and pricing are provided by external data sources. • Some cards may require manual selection from recognition candidates due to different printings or editions. • LotusBinder is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Wizards of the Coast LLC or Magic: The Gathering.

Screenshots

ntfy2 screens
LotusBinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ntfy at fortnightly against LotusBinder's monthly. ntfy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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, LotusBinder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ntfy versus LotusBinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterntfyLotusBinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (469 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings469 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB766 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp HeckelKento Kohshi

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

LotusBinder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ntfy

No in-app purchases

None

LotusBinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ntfy free?
ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LotusBinder free?
LotusBinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ntfy or LotusBinder have ads?
Neither ntfy nor LotusBinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ntfy or LotusBinder?
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and LotusBinder monthly. Most recently, ntfy was updated on October 21, 2026 and LotusBinder on October 16, 2026.

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