# Pocket Alert push notification vs Squab

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squab at none against Pocket Alert push notification's 3. Pocket Alert push notification's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Squab asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pocket Alert push notification against 5.0 for Squab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Alert push notification | Squab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-alert-push-notification/id6446805143/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squab-custom-alerts-for-self/id6758416264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Frank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679191832) | [Iqbal Imranli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871034082) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $6.99 | per month |
| Business | $13.99 | per month |
| Enterprise | $28.99 | per month |


### Squab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squab-custom-alerts-for-self/id6758416264)

This utility app allows you to send yourself custom push notifications and schedule reminders directly to your lock screen. It features a built-in timer with Live Activities support and unique retro-themed widgets for your home screen. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it operates entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Send custom push notifications, Schedule lock screen reminders, Live Activities timer, Retro 3D home screen widgets, Offline notification testing, Privacy-focused, on-device operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Alert push notification free?

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

### Is Squab free?

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

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

Pocket Alert push notification and Squab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Pocket Alert push notification nor Squab shows ads.

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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.*