ntfy vs Fade Browser
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
Fade Browser
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This is a very simple web browser that works like a normal browser except that the saturation and contrast of the image is reduced over time. The graphical effect is designed to make browsing possible, but not enjoyable, even after the time limit has been reached. The effect is reset each day. Features & lack of features: - Gradually fades out the image over time when in use (Clear if you use it conservatively, dim otherwise) - A single view that is reset after a while of inactivity, no tabs or multitasking (Browse to where you need to go, then stop) - No bookmarks or auto-complete in the search field (Reduce impulse visits to addictive sites) - Preconfigured AI-free search via DuckDuckGo NoAI - Global Privacy Control is enabled by default - Supports iOS 15.4 and up Here are 3 steps to a calmer day: 1. Buy & download this app to your iOS device 2. The first time you start the app, it helps you with assigning itself as the default browser of the device. The default browser can always be changed via "Settings -> Apps -> Default Apps". 3. a) If you're in the European Union or Japan, you may now remove Safari from your phone. You can always reinstall Safari again via the App Store. b) If you live somewhere else, you may set up Screen Time ("Settings -> Screen Time") to block Safari. You can always unblock it later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ntfy at Free against Fade Browser's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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
ntfy is free to download; Fade Browser costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ntfy | Fade Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (469 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 469 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Philipp Heckel | Gustav Olsson AB |
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
Fade Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ntfy
No in-app purchases
Fade Browser
No in-app purchases









