Comparison

ntfy vs MyEchoRecall

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

MyEchoRecall

Quickly check if products like cribs, air fryers, or car seats are subject to official U.S. government recalls. Scan barcodes or search by product name to get instant safety information and links to official notices.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes with camera
  • Search by product name, brand, or model
  • View recall status: recalled, possibly affected, or no recall
  • Link to official government recall notices
  • Aggregates CPSC, FDA, USDA/FSIS, NHTSA data
  • Optional ad-free upgrade
  • Personal watchlist and recall alerts
Features
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Is that crib, air fryer, car seat, or bag of dog food safe to use? MyEchoRecall tells you in seconds. Scan a barcode or type a product name, and we check it against official U.S. government recall data — all in one place. DISCLAIMER: MyEchoRecall is an independent app. It is NOT a government app and does NOT represent, and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any government entity or agency, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA/FSIS, or NHTSA. All recall information comes from the public government sources listed below. Always confirm a recall directly with the manufacturer and the official agency before acting. OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SOURCES (verify recalls directly): • CPSC — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls • FDA — U.S. Food and Drug Administration: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts • USDA / FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls • NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan a barcode with your camera to check a product instantly • Search by product name, brand, or model number • See a clear answer: recalled, possibly affected, or no recall found • Tap through to the official government recall notice to read the details and what to do WHERE OUR DATA COMES FROM We aggregate publicly available recall information from the official U.S. government sources listed above (CPSC, FDA, USDA/FSIS, NHTSA) for your convenience. Recall data is updated regularly so you are checking against the latest listings. We do not create, alter, or certify recall information — we link you to the official notice at the source. FREE TO USE Checking products is completely free. The free version is supported by ads. GO PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) Upgrade once to unlock: • No ads • Save the products you own to your personal watchlist • Automatic recall alerts — get a notification (and optional email) the moment something you saved is recalled Buy your car seat today, and if it's recalled next year, you'll know. PRIVATE BY DESIGN You can check products without an account. An account is only needed to save products and receive alerts. We don't sell your data. Read our privacy policy at https://2reachabillion.com/privacy.html Questions or feedback? Contact us at https://2reachabillion.com or support@2reachabillion.com. Brought to you by 2ReachaBillion.

Screenshots

ntfy2 screens
MyEchoRecall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ntfy at none against MyEchoRecall's 1. ntfy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (491 vs 1). MyEchoRecall's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, device support 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. MyEchoRecall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyEchoRecall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 491 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, MyEchoRecall every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ntfy versus MyEchoRecall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterntfyMyEchoRecall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (491 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings491 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp HeckelMy Echo Path LLC

Customer experience

ntfy

All ratings469 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative15.4%

MyEchoRecall

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MyEchoRecall

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ntfy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MyEchoRecall

One-time1
  • MyEchoRecall Pro$4.99

Questions

Is ntfy free?
ntfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyEchoRecall free?
MyEchoRecall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ntfy or MyEchoRecall?
MyEchoRecall is rated higher. ntfy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while MyEchoRecall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ntfy or MyEchoRecall have ads?
MyEchoRecall shows ads; ntfy does not.
Which is updated more often, ntfy or MyEchoRecall?
ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and MyEchoRecall every 3 weeks. Most recently, ntfy was updated on November 7, 2026 and MyEchoRecall on October 31, 2026.

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