# Pushover Notifications vs Pocket Alert push notification

The clearest difference is ads: Pushover Notifications at none against Pocket Alert push notification's shown. Pushover Notifications also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Pocket Alert push notification's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Alert push notification sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Alert push notification holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, Pocket Alert push notification every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | Pocket Alert push notification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-alert-push-notification/id6446805143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Roman Frank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679191832) |

## 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


### Pocket Alert push notification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-alert-push-notification/id6446805143)

This utility app centralizes messages and notifications from various monitoring systems and software. It offers customizable settings and webhook integration for seamless connection with third-party services, ensuring you never miss essential alerts.

**Highlights:** Centralized message gathering, Customizable settings, Webhook integration, RESTful API for sending messages, Swift and accurate notification delivery

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $6.99 | per month |
| Business | $13.99 | per month |
| Enterprise | $28.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

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

### Is Pocket Alert push notification free?

Pocket Alert push notification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pushover Notifications or Pocket Alert push notification?

Pocket Alert push notification is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Pocket Alert push notification averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or Pocket Alert push notification have ads?

Pocket Alert push notification shows ads; Pushover Notifications does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pushover Notifications or Pocket Alert push notification?

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pocket Alert push notification every 2 months. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pocket Alert push notification on August 11, 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.*