ntfy vs Memos Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Send notifications via REST API
- Subscribe to topics
- Publish messages via HTTP
- Integrates with Bash/PowerShell
- Free and open source client
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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
Memos Mobile
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Memos Mobile is an independent mobile client for Memos, the open-source, self-hosted note-taking platform. Connect the app to your own Memos instance to capture ideas, manage Markdown notes, and stay connected to your server from your phone. WRITE IN MARKDOWN • Create and edit memos with Markdown • Use task lists, code blocks, links, tables, and tags • Choose private, protected, or public visibility • Pin important ideas for quick access CAPTURE MORE THAN TEXT • Attach photos, videos, documents, and audio • Record audio notes from the memo editor • Add a location and view location-based memos on a map • Browse, filter, preview, and download attachments FIND AND ORGANIZE • Search your memos by content and tags • Filter and sort your timeline • Save reusable filter shortcuts • Archive, restore, or permanently delete memos • Keep all attachments in one place SHARE AND STAY CONNECTED • Explore public memos on your Memos instance • Comment and react to memos • Create and manage share links • Review mentions and comments in your inbox • View and share user profiles CONNECT YOUR WAY • Sign in with a username and password, access token, or supported SSO provider • Store credentials and tokens using secure storage on your device • Follow your system theme or choose light or dark mode • Choose an accent color • Use the app in English or French YOUR SERVER, YOUR DATA Memos Mobile connects directly to the Memos instance you provide. It is not a hosted Memos service. You need access to a compatible self-hosted instance and a valid account, access token, or configured SSO provider. Microphone access is used only when you choose to record audio. Location access is used only when you choose to add a place to a memo. Memos Mobile is an independent, unofficial client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Memos project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ntfy at none against Memos Mobile's 1. ntfy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Memos Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, Memos Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ntfy | Memos Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (469 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 469 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philipp Heckel | Theo Vankoekelberg |
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
Memos Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ntfy
No in-app purchases
Memos Mobile
- Memos mobile$4.99









