# Pushover Notifications vs Koda Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koda Remote at none against Pushover Notifications's 3. Koda Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Pushover Notifications's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Koda Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Koda Remote's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, Koda Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | Koda Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koda-remote/id6753307637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) | [Maximilian Kallina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721732428) |

## 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


### Koda Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koda-remote/id6753307637)

Control your Kodi media center from your iPhone or iPad. Manage playback, browse your library, and access addons with an intuitive interface. Features include lock screen controls and a searchable library.

**Highlights:** Remote playback control, Library browsing and management, Addon access, Search functionality, Lock screen and Dynamic Island controls, Automatic Kodi device discovery

**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 Koda Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pushover Notifications or Koda Remote?

Koda Remote is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Koda Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or Koda Remote have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor Koda Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushover Notifications or Koda Remote?

Pushover Notifications ships an update every 4 weeks, and Koda Remote weekly. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on October 26, 2026 and Koda Remote on October 25, 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.*