Pushinator vs CrewCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pushinator
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Pushinator is a push notifications service and easy-to-use app that lets you subscribe to notification channels using QR codes. Once you've subscribed, you'll receive notifications whenever new updates are available. To get started, simply scan the QR code for the channel you want to subscribe to. Pushinator will automatically add the channel to your list of subscriptions, and you'll start receiving notifications right away. Visit pushinator.com to learn how to create your own notifications channels, set up integrations & automations.
CrewCue
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CrewCue digitizes the analog schedule for live productions. Whether it's a concert, festival, theater, or tour - your entire production schedule becomes an interactive live ticker. Use CrewCue solo for your own events or together with a crew. LIVE TICKER FOR YOUR PRODUCTION Follow your production schedule in real time: What's happening now, what's coming next, how much time is left. With timers, weather forecasts per timeslot, and delay indicators. The live ticker doesn't just run in the app β it automatically extends to your lock screen, the Dynamic Island, and Apple Watch. REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION Send urgent messages to your entire crew - directly into the live ticker of all checked-in members. Whether it's a schedule change, announcement, or weather warning: Everyone is instantly informed. DELAYS & SCHEDULE CHANGES Delays happen. CrewCue shifts affected timeslots in real time and notifies all crew members via push. CREATE EVENTS Create events manually or scan existing schedules. The built-in document recognition extracts timeslots, times, and event details automatically. Fill in missing details in the form. TEAM MANAGEMENT Optional: Invite your crew via email, manage roles, and keep track of who's checked in. Teams are created on our website. CHECK-IN SYSTEM Crew members check themselves in - up to one hour before the event starts. Automatic checkout after the last timeslot keeps things organized. SOLO MODE Use without a team. Scan schedules, start the live ticker, and manage your documents - all on your own. Available as a monthly subscription. MORE FEATURES β’ Weather forecast per timeslot with Apple Weather data β’ Timeslot alarms β’ Document management β’ Stage Night Mode for dark stage environments β’ Offline mode with automatic syncing β’ Privacy: Contact visibility individually configurable β’ Sign in with Apple CrewCue is built by a team that works in live production ourselves. We know what you need - because we need it too. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pushinator at none against CrewCue's 1. Pushinator also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). CrewCue's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CrewCue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Pushinator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pushinator ships an update every 2 months, CrewCue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pushinator | CrewCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appricos | Calvin Muller |
In-app purchases
Pushinator
No in-app purchases
CrewCue
- CrewCue Solo7 Days trial$8.991 Month









