# Pushover Notifications vs Opsgenie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pushover Notifications at 92% against Opsgenie's 15%. Pushover Notifications also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 122). Opsgenie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Opsgenie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.6K ratings behind it against 122, 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 15% of Opsgenie's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, Opsgenie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | Opsgenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [2.1 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opsgenie/id528590328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 11 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [OpsGenie, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528590571) |

## 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


### Opsgenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opsgenie/id528590328)

Manage incidents and service disruptions for always-on services. Receive real-time notifications, take immediate action on alerts, and collaborate with your team during critical events. Stay in control of your operations from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Real-time push notifications for alerts and incidents, Direct action on alerts (Acknowledge, Close, Escalate), Customizable dashboards for faster response, Execute custom actions on alerts, Audio/video conferencing for incident collaboration, View on-call schedules and user contact information, Manage service status and responders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Comprehensive alert management functionality
- 📱 Mobile-friendly interface for incident response
- 🔗 Good integration with Jira and other Atlassian tools
- ⚡ Quick acknowledgment and alert handling
- 📊 Detailed incident tracking and prioritization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Notification system unreliable and frequently fails
- 🔊 Alert volume cannot be controlled or adjusted
- 🔐 SSO/Atlassian Access login broken or unavailable
- ⌨️ Keyboard not appearing during SSO login
- 🔄 App frequently logs users out unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Push notifications not delivering despite correct settings
- Keyboard not appearing during SSO browser login
- App stuck in login loop or loading spinner
- Notification rules not being recognized or applied
- Critical alerts not working on iOS 15+

**Requested features**

- Custom ringtone support for different alert types
- Volume control for notifications
- Ability to categorize which alerts are critical
- Dark mode option
- Multiple account support without logout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

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

### Is Opsgenie free?

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

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

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Opsgenie averages 2.1 from 122 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or Opsgenie have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor Opsgenie shows ads.

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

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and Opsgenie every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on September 24, 2026 and Opsgenie on September 18, 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.*