# ntfy vs JSON Complication

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ntfy at none against JSON Complication's 1. ntfy also leads on ratings volume (477 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). JSON Complication's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JSON Complication sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

JSON Complication holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 477 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ntfy | JSON Complication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-complication/id6812354446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625396349) | [Aviad Offer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812354448) |

## 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


### JSON Complication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-complication/id6812354446)

Display custom data from JSON feeds directly on your Apple Watch complications. Configure multiple feeds with URL and key paths to show various metrics like power, temperature, or text. Customize display and colors for a personalized watch face.

**Highlights:** Custom JSON feed display, Multiple named feeds, Configurable JSON key paths, Support for various data types (numbers, text), Unit conversion, Customizable complication colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Feeds Annual | $0.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ntfy free?

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

### Is JSON Complication free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ntfy or JSON Complication?

JSON Complication is rated higher. ntfy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while JSON Complication averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ntfy or JSON Complication have ads?

Neither ntfy nor JSON Complication shows ads.

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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.*