# ntfy vs MyEchoRecall

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.

Both are free to download. MyEchoRecall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ntfy | MyEchoRecall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myechorecall-recall-check/id6811417482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **491** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625396349) | [My Echo Path LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791214853) |

## 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


### MyEchoRecall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myechorecall-recall-check/id6811417482)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyEchoRecall Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*