# Pushover Notifications vs PushMeAlert

The clearest difference is rating: Pushover Notifications at 4.8 against PushMeAlert's 3.5. Pushover Notifications also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). PushMeAlert's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PushMeAlert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, PushMeAlert every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | PushMeAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmealert/id1437610400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Jurgen Togni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437610399) |

## 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


### PushMeAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmealert/id1437610400)

Send custom push notifications with images, sounds, and URLs. Automate alerts for website visitors, security systems, orders, server status, and goal achievements through a simple API.

**Highlights:** Send notifications with images, Define custom URLs for notification taps, Choose from multiple notification sounds, API for automated alerts, Code examples included, Continuous feature development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| User license (Unlock trial) | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

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

### Is PushMeAlert free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pushover Notifications or PushMeAlert?

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while PushMeAlert averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or PushMeAlert have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor PushMeAlert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushover Notifications or PushMeAlert?

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and PushMeAlert every 2 months. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on September 29, 2026 and PushMeAlert on September 15, 2026.

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