Comparison

Pushinator vs OnCue

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

OnCue

Schedule timely alerts for tasks, reminders, or events. This app offers a clean interface for creating and managing notifications without requiring an account or internet connection. It ensures you never miss important moments with its reliable on-device functionality.

Highlights
  • Schedule notifications at exact times
  • Create and manage reminders easily
  • Organized list of upcoming alerts
  • Delete notifications when no longer needed
  • On-device functionality
  • No account or internet required
Features
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OnCue is a simple and reliable app that helps you schedule notifications at the exact time you need them. Whether it’s for a daily task, an important reminder, or an important event, this app ensures you never miss a moment. With a clean design and intuitive controls, OnCue makes it easy to create and manage reminders. You can set alerts for future times, view them in an organized list, and delete them when they’re no longer needed. OnCue also includes a brief onboarding experience to get you started quickly, and it works entirely on your device — no account or internet connection required. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Pushinator4 screens
OnCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pushinator at none against OnCue's 3. Pushinator also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. OnCue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pushinator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushinator ships an update every 2 months, OnCue every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pushinator versus OnCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushinatorOnCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppricosFrank Schipani

In-app purchases

None

Pushinator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OnCue

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Pushinator free?
Pushinator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnCue free?
OnCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pushinator or OnCue have ads?
Neither Pushinator nor OnCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pushinator or OnCue?
Pushinator ships an update every 2 months, and OnCue every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pushinator was updated on September 15, 2026 and OnCue on June 24, 2026.

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