# Pushover Notifications vs Push Authenticator Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Pushover Notifications at 4.8 against Push Authenticator Pro's 4.0. Pushover Notifications also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 1). Push Authenticator Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Push Authenticator Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, Push Authenticator Pro every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | Push Authenticator Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-authenticator-pro/id1436459026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Tachyon Factory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1354769057) |

## What reviewers say

### Pushover Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175)

This service sends custom push notifications from various web apps, scripts, and devices directly to your iPhone, iPad, or desktop. It offers a free trial with a one-time purchase for unlimited usage, and includes an Apple Watch app for on-the-go alerts.

**Highlights:** Custom push notifications, Web app integration, Script and IoT device support, Apple Watch app and complications, API for custom app development, Free 30-day trial

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pushover License | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic service
- 👍 Couldn't be easier
- 👍 Best App on my phone for awareness of energy efficient house
- 👍 Really good app
- 👍 Truly excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working after I paid for it
- 🐛 Hasn't worked yet
- 🐛 Charged twice for liscense
- 🐛 Needs volume for other things besides critical
- 🐛 Encrypted message

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working after update
- Syncing issues causing crashes
- Notifications re-appearing after being deleted

**Requested features**

- Add a delete all notifications option
- Add support for custom notification sounds
- Add 24-hour time format option
- Improve Apple Watch notifications
- Add custom actions to notifications


### Push Authenticator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-authenticator-pro/id1436459026)

Streamline your logins with instant push notifications for verification codes. Avoid manual entry by simply tapping 'Send' on your phone to automatically transfer codes to your browser. Quickly find and access your 2FA codes with a built-in search filter.

**Highlights:** Push notification authentication, Automatic verification code transfer, Action extension for clipboard copy, Search filter for 2FA codes, End-to-end encryption for data transfer, Secure storage of 2FA secrets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

Pushover Notifications is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Push Authenticator Pro free?

Push Authenticator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pushover Notifications or Push Authenticator Pro?

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Push Authenticator Pro averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or Push Authenticator Pro have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor Push Authenticator Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushover Notifications or Push Authenticator Pro?

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and Push Authenticator Pro every 14 months. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on September 24, 2026 and Push Authenticator Pro on September 8, 2026.

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