Comparison

iGotify vs MeshRemote

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

MeshRemote

This client allows you to manage MeshCentral servers and their connected devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. It offers features like remote desktop control, SSH access, file management, and power commands for your computer fleet.

Highlights
  • Multiple server profiles
  • Remote desktop control
  • SSH terminal emulation
  • Direct agent shell access
  • File browsing and transfer
  • Remote power commands
Features
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MeshRemote is an unofficial iOS client for MeshCentral, the open-source remote management platform. Connect to your own MeshCentral server and manage your home-lab or computer fleet. Right from your iPhone or iPad. FEATURES - Multiple Servers: Save as many MeshCentral server profiles as you need and switch between them instantly. - Remote Desktop: View and control device screens with native decoding of MeshCentral's desktop protocol and smooth trackpad-style input. - SSH: Full terminal emulation through your server's SSH relay. - Terminal: Open an agent shell directly on a device (great for Windows machines without SSH). - Files: Browse drives and folders, download and upload files, create folders, rename, and delete. - Power Commands: Wake-on-LAN, restart, sleep, and power off your devices remotely. MeshRemote is an independent, third-party client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MeshCentral project. A MeshCentral Server is required in order to utilize all the features of this app.

Screenshots

iGotify4 screens
MeshRemote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MeshRemote at 5.0 against iGotify's 4.4. MeshRemote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). iGotify's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. iGotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MeshRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeshRemote 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGotify ships an update monthly, MeshRemote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iGotify versus MeshRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGotifyMeshRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian RankMicah Ross

Customer experience

iGotify

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

MeshRemote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iGotify

One-time1
  • Kauf mir ein kühles Getränk$1.99
None

MeshRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGotify free?
iGotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeshRemote free?
MeshRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iGotify or MeshRemote?
MeshRemote is rated higher. iGotify averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MeshRemote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iGotify or MeshRemote have ads?
Neither iGotify nor MeshRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGotify or MeshRemote?
iGotify ships an update monthly, and MeshRemote every 10 days. Most recently, iGotify was updated on October 7, 2026 and MeshRemote on October 8, 2026.

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