Comparison

iGotify vs Ovue for Seerr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iGotify

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
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1. Receive Push Notifications: iGotify lets users receive notifications directly from a Gotify server on their iPhone or iPad. These notifications can be used for various applications and integrations like Proxmox and Uptime Kuma. 2. Biometric Security Feature: The app adds an extra layer of security by allowing access to be locked with biometric features like Face ID or Touch ID. This protects sensitive notifications from unauthorized access. 3. Custom Sounds: iGotify allows configuring custom sounds for different notification priority levels. This offers a clear distinction between important and less urgent notifications. 4. Markdown Support: Notifications formatted in Markdown are fully supported. This allows sending and displaying structured and visually appealing notifications. 5. Message Decryption: iGotify decrypts received messages using a public key generated on the iOS device. This ensures the security and confidentiality of the notifications. 6. Multi-User Support: The app supports multiple users, which is particularly useful in environments where several individuals need to receive notifications from one or more Gotify servers. 7. Docker Integration: The app seamlessly works with Docker instances and facilitates the setup of local and remote Gotify servers powered by Docker containers. Users can manage multiple servers and instances through the app. 8. Multi-Language Support: iGotify supports multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch, making it accessible to an international user base. Find the plugin guide for receiving messages at https://github.com/androidseb25/iGotify-Notification-Assistent

About

Ovue for Seerr

Manage your private media server on iOS. Browse, discover, and request new movies and shows. Seamlessly integrates with your Plex ecosystem for streamlined media management.

Highlights
  • Native iOS experience
  • Browse, request, and manage media
  • Discover new titles
  • Integrates with Plex
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Take control of your media universe on-the-go! The Seerr/Overseerr companion app is a sleek, native iOS experience designed to help you manage your private Seerr/Overseerr instance with ease. Note: This is an unofficial Seerr/Overseerr client and is not affiliated to the Seerr/Overseerr project. You can learn more about the official Seerr/Overseerr project at https://overseerr.dev. Discover new movies and shows, browse your media library, and request new titles to add to your collection - all from the palm of your hand. Built to seamlessly integrate with your existing Plex ecosystem, this app streamlines your media management and discovery process. Key Features: - Native iOS experience for fast and smooth performance - Browse, request and manage media with ease - Discover new titles and explore your library - Seamless integration with your Plex ecosystem - Clean and intuitive interface Download the Seerr/Overseerr companion app today and start managing your media like never before! Note: This app requires a private Seerr/Overseerr instance to function. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://overseerr.optionalstudio.work/privacy/

Screenshots

iGotify4 screens
Ovue for Seerr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iGotify at Free against Ovue for Seerr's $1.99. iGotify also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iGotify is free to download; Ovue for Seerr costs $1.99 up front. iGotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ovue for Seerr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iGotify holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGotify ships an update monthly, Ovue for Seerr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iGotify versus Ovue for Seerr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGotifyOvue for Seerr
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (14 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian RankSayan Goswami

Customer experience

iGotify

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral18.4%
Negative15.8%

Ovue for Seerr

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iGotify

One-time1
  • Kauf mir ein kühles Getränk$1.99
2 purchases

Ovue for Seerr

Subscriptions2
  • Big Heart$0.991 Month
  • Massive Heart$1.991 Month

Questions

Is iGotify free?
iGotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ovue for Seerr free?
Ovue for Seerr costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iGotify or Ovue for Seerr?
iGotify is rated higher. iGotify averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Ovue for Seerr averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do iGotify or Ovue for Seerr have ads?
Neither iGotify nor Ovue for Seerr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGotify or Ovue for Seerr?
iGotify ships an update monthly, and Ovue for Seerr fortnightly. Most recently, iGotify was updated on September 1, 2026 and Ovue for Seerr on September 22, 2026.

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