# Pushover Notifications vs NTFY me

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pushover Notifications at 92% against NTFY me's 0%. Pushover Notifications also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4K vs 4). NTFY me's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 4K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of NTFY me's.

Pushover Notifications ships an update monthly, NTFY me every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pushover Notifications | NTFY me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy-me-next-gen/id6787782178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 11 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) | [Legitimate Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896775017) |

## What reviewers say

### Pushover Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175)

This service allows you to send custom alerts from various web apps and devices directly to your mobile devices and desktop. It offers seamless integration with tools like IFTTT and network monitoring systems, with an Apple Watch app for on-the-go notifications.

**Highlights:** Send alerts from web apps, Integrates with IFTTT and scripts, Supports IoT devices and webhooks, Apple Watch app and complications, Free 30-day trial, One-time in-app purchase for unlimited use

**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


### NTFY me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy-me-next-gen/id6787782178)

Send push notifications to your device from any HTTP-enabled source, like scripts or smart home devices. No account setup is required for basic use, and you can even encrypt messages for added privacy. Supports custom topics, attachments, and time-sensitive alerts.

**Highlights:** Send notifications via HTTP requests, Subscribe to multiple topics, End-to-end encryption, Customizable topic names, Receive messages with titles and priorities, Open attachments, Time Sensitive delivery

**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 NTFY me free?

NTFY me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pushover Notifications or NTFY me?

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while NTFY me averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pushover Notifications or NTFY me have ads?

Neither Pushover Notifications nor NTFY me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pushover Notifications or NTFY me?

Pushover Notifications ships an update monthly, and NTFY me every 2 days. Most recently, Pushover Notifications was updated on November 6, 2026 and NTFY me on November 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.*