# Pushover Notifications vs Desk Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: Pushover Notifications at 4.8 against Desk Remote Control's 4.0. Pushover Notifications also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 4) and review sentiment (92% vs 71%). 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 Desk Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Pushover Notifications's written reviews are positive against 71% of Desk Remote Control's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, Desk Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | Desk Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-remote-control/id1509037746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 70.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Alexander Khripunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/989333997) |

## 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


### Desk Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-remote-control/id1509037746)

Control your height-adjustable standing desk directly from your iPhone using voice commands or one-touch presets. Easily switch between sit, stand, and favorite positions, and calibrate height for accuracy. Unlock advanced features like automatic movement and custom Siri shortcuts with the Pro version.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth desk control, Siri voice commands, One-touch sit/stand/fav positions, Display current height, Set favorite positions, Height calibration, Siri Shortcuts integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Features Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| Pro Features | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

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

### Is Desk Remote Control free?

Desk Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pushover Notifications or Desk Remote Control?

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Desk Remote Control averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or Desk Remote Control have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor Desk Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushover Notifications or Desk Remote Control?

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and Desk Remote Control monthly. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on October 14, 2026 and Desk Remote Control on October 8, 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.*