# Pushover Notifications vs IoT MQTT Panel Pro

The clearest difference is price: Pushover Notifications at Free against IoT MQTT Panel Pro's $12.99. Pushover Notifications also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 14). IoT MQTT Panel Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Pushover Notifications is free to download; IoT MQTT Panel Pro costs $12.99 up front. Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. IoT MQTT Panel Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pushover Notifications against 4.8 for IoT MQTT Panel Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Pushover Notifications's written reviews are positive against 90% of IoT MQTT Panel Pro's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, IoT MQTT Panel Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | IoT MQTT Panel Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews) | [4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel-pro/id6466779963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 11 MB | 31 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) | [Rahul Kundu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707792906) |

## 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


### IoT MQTT Panel Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel-pro/id6466779963)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Create DIY smart home projects with a configurable dashboard. Supports MQTT and Websocket protocols with SSL for secure communication. Offers a variety of panels for real-time updates and data visualization.

**Highlights:** Always-on dashboard, MQTT & Websocket support, SSL secure communication, JSON message support, Real-time panel updates, 250+ customizable icons, Dark theme

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

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

### Is IoT MQTT Panel Pro free?

IoT MQTT Panel Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pushover Notifications or IoT MQTT Panel Pro?

Pushover Notifications and IoT MQTT Panel Pro are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.8K and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do Pushover Notifications or IoT MQTT Panel Pro have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor IoT MQTT Panel Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushover Notifications or IoT MQTT Panel Pro?

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and IoT MQTT Panel Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on October 17, 2026 and IoT MQTT Panel Pro on October 14, 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.*