# Dataplicity vs Firebase Pusher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dataplicity at none against Firebase Pusher's 1. Dataplicity also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (163 vs 2). Firebase Pusher's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firebase Pusher sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Dataplicity asks for nothing beyond the download.

Firebase Pusher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Dataplicity's written reviews are positive against 100% of Firebase Pusher's.

Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, Firebase Pusher every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dataplicity | Firebase Pusher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebase-pusher/id1500150434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MachineForest Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/921634511) | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) |

## What reviewers say

### Dataplicity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512)

Access your Raspberry Pi shell remotely from any network without complex configurations like dynamic DNS or port forwarding. This secure solution uses a client-initiated connection, eliminating the need for SSH or open ports on your device.

**Highlights:** Remote shell access, No dynamic DNS needed, No port forwarding required, Works behind NAT/firewalls, Secure websockets connection, No SSH required, Agent runs without root

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Firebase Pusher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebase-pusher/id1500150434)

This utility app allows users to send targeted push notifications to individual users, groups, or based on specific conditions. It supports custom JSON notifications and provides a history of sent messages. The app works with HTTP v1 and offers a premium subscription with a free trial.

**Highlights:** Send notifications by Firebase ID, Send notifications to groups, Send notifications using conditions, Get response after sending, Send custom JSON notifications, Save application lists, Save notification history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month of premium | $1.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dataplicity free?

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

### Is Firebase Pusher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dataplicity or Firebase Pusher?

Firebase Pusher is rated higher. Dataplicity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Firebase Pusher averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dataplicity or Firebase Pusher have ads?

Firebase Pusher shows ads; Dataplicity does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dataplicity or Firebase Pusher?

Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, and Firebase Pusher every 2 months. Most recently, Dataplicity was updated on September 19, 2026 and Firebase Pusher on September 9, 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.*