Comparison

KeyBean vs The Notification App

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

Head to head
About

KeyBean

Features
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KeyBean is a management software designed specifically for Apple, aimed at efficiently managing SSH keys, certificates, and CA (Certificate Authority) information. It provides a modern, user-friendly GUI that enables users to easily and conveniently edit and manage these critical security resources. The software comprehensively supports multiple key generation methods including ED25519, ECDSA, and RSA, allowing users to flexibly choose key lengths and offering quick key fingerprint viewing capabilities. Users can directly generate user or server certificates from CA and keys, conveniently reusing existing certificate information to create new certificates, thereby avoiding traditional complex command-line operations. ===================================== Subscription fee - 3.99/year Lifetime fee - $9.99 Unlock on all devices with a subscription or purchase. Free Trial Enjoy a 3-day free trial of all features (included with annual subscription). If you cancel your subscription before the trial expires, you can still use the app for 3 days at no cost. ===================================== Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.notion.site/Privacy-de0bbfb42e924289bf47096b67db84ee

About

The Notification App

Features
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Send Push Notifications with Ease theNotificationApp is a simple, powerful platform for developers who want to send push notifications to their iPhone β€” without the complexity. How It Works Register Your App Create an account and register your iOS app, then set a monthly notification quota that fits your needs. Get Your API Key Each app gets a unique, secure API key. Use it to authenticate every notification request. Integrate Our API Drop our REST API into your backend. A few lines of code is all it takes to connect. Send Notifications Fire a simple HTTP POST with your message content and target tokens. That's it. Monitor Delivery Track delivery status and quota usage from your dashboard, so you can see what's landing and refine your strategy. Why Choose theNotificationApp? Simplicity First Built for developers, with no complicated setup and no steep learning curve β€” just a clean REST API you can integrate in minutes. If you can make an HTTP request, you can send a notification. Manage Multiple Applications Register as many apps as you need, each with its own secure API key, all managed from one unified dashboard. Whether you're an indie dev with a single app or a team running dozens, it scales with you. Secure Authentication Every app authenticates with a unique API key, protected by industry-standard security β€” no complex OAuth flows, no unnecessary overhead. Simple, effective security by default. Subscription Information Pro Plan – 1,000 notifications/month – $2.99/month or $29.99/year – Auto-renewing subscription Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://thenotification.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KeyBean3 screens
The Notification App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Notification App at every 2 months against KeyBean's every 7 months. KeyBean's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. KeyBean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and The Notification App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, The Notification App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
KeyBean versus The Notification App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyBeanThe Notification App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεŒ—δΊ¬ε¦‚η”΅η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈNicolas Montani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KeyBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

The Notification App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is KeyBean free?
KeyBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Notification App free?
The Notification App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeyBean or The Notification App have ads?
Neither KeyBean nor The Notification App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyBean or The Notification App?
KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, and The Notification App every 2 months. Most recently, KeyBean was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Notification App on October 12, 2026.

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