# Pocket Alert push notification vs iGotify

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Alert push notification at 5.0 against iGotify's 4.4. Pocket Alert push notification also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). iGotify's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Alert push notification sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and iGotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iGotify has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pocket Alert push notification ships an update every 2 months, iGotify monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Alert push notification | iGotify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-alert-push-notification/id6446805143/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotify/id6473452512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Frank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679191832) | [Sebastian Rank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330475474) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### iGotify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotify/id6473452512)

Receive and manage push notifications from a Gotify server on your iOS device. Enhance security with biometric locks, customize notification sounds, and view Markdown-formatted messages. Supports multiple users, Docker integration, and various languages.

**Highlights:** Receive push notifications from Gotify server, Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID), Custom notification sounds, Markdown support for notifications, Message decryption via public key, Multi-user and multi-server support, Docker integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kauf mir ein kühles Getränk | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Alert push notification free?

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

### Is iGotify free?

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

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

Pocket Alert push notification is rated higher. Pocket Alert push notification averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iGotify averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Pocket Alert push notification or iGotify have ads?

Pocket Alert push notification shows ads; iGotify does not.

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

Pocket Alert push notification ships an update every 2 months, and iGotify monthly. Most recently, Pocket Alert push notification was updated on August 11, 2026 and iGotify on September 1, 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.*