# Pushover Notifications vs Shwidget

The clearest difference is rating: Pushover Notifications at 4.8 against Shwidget's 3.4. Pushover Notifications also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Shwidget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.6K ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of Shwidget's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, Shwidget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | Shwidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shwidget/id6466997335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Appsipaja Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/462383203) |

## 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


### Shwidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shwidget/id6466997335)

Display your Google Sheets data directly on your iOS device's Home or Lock Screen. Monitor key values and KPIs automatically without needing to open the Sheets app.

**Highlights:** Display Google Sheets data in widgets, Automatic widget updates, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, No account required, Privacy-friendly data handling, Easy setup with Sheet and Cell IDs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly payment | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly payment | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

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

### Is Shwidget free?

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

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

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Shwidget averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or Shwidget have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor Shwidget shows ads.

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

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and Shwidget fortnightly. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on October 12, 2026 and Shwidget on October 5, 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.*