# Deflector ◇ vs Notification History Archive

The clearest difference is rating: Notification History Archive at 5.0 against Deflector ◇'s 4.0. Deflector ◇'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notification History Archive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Deflector ◇ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notification History Archive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Deflector ◇ ships an update every 2 weeks, Notification History Archive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deflector ◇ | Notification History Archive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deflector/id6802068584/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-history-archive/id6813001942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cizzuk Shihu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674098361) | [Yun Nuo Chi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772489396) |

## What reviewers say

### Deflector ◇

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deflector/id6802068584)

Create custom buttons for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch to trigger any shortcut. On specific Japanese iPhones, utilize the Side Button for voice assistant shortcuts. Requires initial setup within the Shortcuts app.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island shortcut buttons, Lock Screen shortcut buttons, Apple Watch shortcut buttons, Voice assistant shortcuts (Japan), Shortcuts app integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notification History Archive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-history-archive/id6813001942)

Easily find past notifications by searching or filtering through a categorized log. This app stores your notification history locally, ensuring privacy and no ads. Setup is straightforward with illustrated guides.

**Highlights:** Searchable notification log, Filter by app or date, Notifications grouped by app, Local storage for privacy, Ad-free experience, Illustrated setup guide

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deflector ◇ free?

Deflector ◇ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notification History Archive free?

Notification History Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Deflector ◇ or Notification History Archive?

Notification History Archive is rated higher. Deflector ◇ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Notification History Archive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Deflector ◇ or Notification History Archive have ads?

Neither Deflector ◇ nor Notification History Archive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deflector ◇ or Notification History Archive?

Deflector ◇ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notification History Archive fortnightly. Most recently, Deflector ◇ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Notification History Archive on October 26, 2026.

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