# DropNotify vs PokeMachine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DropNotify at 50% against PokeMachine's 0%. DropNotify also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.2 vs 1.7). PokeMachine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DropNotify is free to download; PokeMachine costs $2.99 up front. DropNotify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. PokeMachine asks for nothing beyond the download.

DropNotify holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DropNotify's written reviews are positive against 0% of PokeMachine's.

DropNotify ships an update weekly, PokeMachine monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropNotify | PokeMachine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropnotify/id6762160323/reviews)** | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemachine/id6762286356/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Brendan Forti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893174499) | [Kristian Fagerlie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893657530) |

## What reviewers say

### DropNotify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropnotify/id6762160323)

Get instant notifications when popular retailers restock desired items. Track product availability online and in-store for collectibles, deals, and more. Offers both free and premium subscription tiers for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Real-time push notifications, Online and in-store restock tracking, Support for major retailers, Track collectibles and deals, Free and premium subscription options, Local restock maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DropNotify Premium | $9.99 | per month |


### PokeMachine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemachine/id6762286356)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Instantly locate official Pokémon TCG vending machines across the United States. Discover machines at major retailers, get directions, and track restocks with community-powered updates. Save your favorite locations to never miss a restock.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of vending machine locations, Search by city, state, zip, or retailer, Get directions to machines, Track recent restocks, Community-powered stock reports, Save favorite machines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropNotify free?

DropNotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PokeMachine free?

PokeMachine costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DropNotify or PokeMachine?

DropNotify is rated higher. DropNotify averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PokeMachine averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do DropNotify or PokeMachine have ads?

Neither DropNotify nor PokeMachine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DropNotify or PokeMachine?

DropNotify ships an update weekly, and PokeMachine monthly. Most recently, DropNotify was updated on September 23, 2026 and PokeMachine on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*