Comparison

Push vs HookTap

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

Head to head
About

Push

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Push is a powerful and 100% free utility designed for developers and system administrators. It transforms any HTTP Webhook into a real-time push notification on your iOS device, ensuring you never miss a critical system event. Why Use Push? In a world where every second counts, Push gives you instant visibility into your backend. Whether you are monitoring server uptime, tracking payment events, or debugging API flows, Push acts as your personal notification bridge. Key Features: Instant Webhook Notifications: Create unique endpoints and receive alerts the millisecond your webhook is triggered. Custom Server Support: For maximum privacy, you can change the backend server URL to point to your own infrastructure. Powerful Analytics: Visualize your traffic volume with easy-to-read charts. Track daily request counts and peak activity. Deep Request Inspection: Access a detailed history of recent requests. Inspect JSON payloads and HTTP headers for debugging. 100% Free: No paywalls, no subscriptions, and no hidden fees. Privacy and Security: Push is built with a Privacy First mindset. By supporting custom endpoints, we allow you to keep your data within your own ecosystem. We do not track your webhook payloads. Use Cases: Server Monitoring: Get notified if your server goes down. E-commerce: Track successful checkouts from Stripe or PayPal. CI/CD: Know exactly when your pipelines finish. IoT: Receive alerts from smart home devices via HTTP requests. Download Push today and stay connected to your systems in real-time.

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HookTap

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HookTap delivers webhook events as realtime notifications to your devices. Send an HTTP POST request and receive instant alerts on iOS, macOS, and Windows without accounts, dashboards, or complex setup. Built for developers, automation workflows, monitoring, and everyday system events. Key features: Receive realtime push notifications from webhooks View all events in a clear timeline with timestamps and details Update Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with live status Share webhooks with other devices using secure share codes Pair devices using a simple code, no login required Send test events directly from the app to verify your setup Event types: push - shows a notification on connected devices feed - stores an event in the timeline without sending a notification widget - updates the Home Screen widget with the latest state How it works: 1. Install HookTap and copy your personal webhook URL 2. Send a POST request with a JSON payload 3. Receive the event instantly on all connected devices Terms of Use: https://hooktap.me/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://hooktap.me/en/privacy

Screenshots

Push3 screens
HookTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Push at weekly against HookTap's every 2 months. Push also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Push sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HookTap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Push ships an update weekly, HookTap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Push versus HookTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushHookTap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAseel SherwaniTim Krisch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Push

One-time1
  • شراء نسخة البرو مرة واحدة فقط$3.99
2 purchases

HookTap

Subscriptions1
  • HookTap Pro$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • HookTap Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Push free?
Push is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HookTap free?
HookTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Push or HookTap have ads?
Neither Push nor HookTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Push or HookTap?
Push ships an update weekly, and HookTap every 2 months. Most recently, Push was updated on October 5, 2026 and HookTap on September 22, 2026.

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