# Pushover Notifications vs ezOutlet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pushover Notifications at 92% against ezOutlet's 44%. Pushover Notifications also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 8). ezOutlet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.8K ratings behind it against 8, 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 44% of ezOutlet's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, ezOutlet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | ezOutlet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [2.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezoutlet/id574376033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Mega System Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/574376037) |

## 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


### ezOutlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ezoutlet/id574376033)

This app works with a specific hardware device to automatically restart network equipment during outages. It allows users to monitor device status and manually reset it remotely, saving time and travel costs for installers.

**Highlights:** Automated network device power cycling, Remote power on/off/reset, Scheduled power cycles, Device status monitoring, Easy device setup via QR code or manual ID

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

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

### Is ezOutlet free?

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

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

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while ezOutlet averages 2.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or ezOutlet have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor ezOutlet shows ads.

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

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and ezOutlet every 2 months. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on October 17, 2026 and ezOutlet on October 6, 2026.

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