# Pushover Notifications vs Blue Iris

The clearest difference is price: Pushover Notifications at Free against Blue Iris's $9.99. Pushover Notifications also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (92% vs 56%). Blue Iris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pushover Notifications is free to download; Blue Iris costs $9.99 up front. Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blue Iris asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.6K ratings behind it against 418, 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 56% of Blue Iris's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, Blue Iris every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | Blue Iris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [3.7 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-iris/id585350145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 418 |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Ken Pletzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/585350148) |

## 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


### Blue Iris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-iris/id585350145)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Access and manage your home camera network remotely through a secure client for the Blue Iris PC software. View live streams, review recordings, and receive alerts from your cameras. Offers advanced controls and two-way audio for compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple Blue Iris installations, Receive push notification alerts, Fast H.264 streaming, Control PTZ and two-way audio, Review and download recordings, Broadcast live video from device, Geofencing alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 🚀 Smooth video playback
- 💡 Useful push notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery on mobile devices
- 👎 Outdated and dated UI design
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and configure
- 🚫 Requires Blue Iris desktop software

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save video clips
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between live view and playback
- Push notifications not working reliably
- Cameras sometimes shown as offline when they are not
- Crashes when rotating device or accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- Add support for VPN connections
- Improve video scrubbing and playback controls
- Implement a more modern and responsive UI
- Allow for more granular user permissions and access levels
- Provide better integration with home automation systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

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

### Is Blue Iris free?

Blue Iris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pushover Notifications or Blue Iris?

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Blue Iris averages 3.7 from 418 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or Blue Iris have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor Blue Iris shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushover Notifications or Blue Iris?

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and Blue Iris every 4 days. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blue Iris on September 23, 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.*