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Best Ntfy Apps

20+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good ntfy apps. We benchmark 20+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Ntfy Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ntfyntfyFree4.8β˜… (452)NoNoOct 2026
2NTFY me - Next GenNTFY me - Next GenFreeβ€”NoNoOct 2026
3Pushover NotificationsPushover NotificationsFree4.8β˜… (3.6K)NoYesOct 2026
4NTFY - See who's upNTFY - See who's upFree3.0β˜… (1)NoNoMay 2026
5Ntfy meNtfy meFreeβ€”YesYesSep 2026
6Bark - Custom NotificationsBark - Custom NotificationsFree4.9β˜… (109)NoYesOct 2026
7Pocket Alert push notificationPocket Alert push notificationFree5.0β˜… (1)YesYesAug 2026
8Itpush - Push Notification APIItpush - Push Notification APIFreeβ€”NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Ntfy

ntfy#1

ntfy by Philipp Heckel

Push notifications via REST
Editor's Choice
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.8😊(452 ratings)
Free
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This app allows you to send push notifications to your phone from scripts or other applications using simple HTTP requests. It acts as a client for a free, open-source pub-sub service, enabling you to receive alerts and updates directly on your device.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Simple and easy to use
  • πŸ”’ Great for self-hosting
  • πŸ‘ Reliable and works as expected
  • πŸš€ Quick and easy to set up
  • πŸš€ Lightweight and functional

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Notification issues on iOS
  • πŸ” Limited features compared to other platforms
  • πŸ” Lacks customization options
  • πŸ› Occasional crashes or delivery issues
Pushover Notifications#3

Pushover Notifications by Pushover, LLC

Simple Push Notifications
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.8😊(3.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This service sends custom push notifications from various web apps, scripts, and devices directly to your iPhone, iPad, or desktop. It offers a free trial with a one-time purchase for unlimited usage, and includes an Apple Watch app for on-the-go alerts.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Fantastic service
  • πŸ‘ Couldn't be easier
  • πŸ‘ Best App on my phone for awareness of energy efficient house
  • πŸ‘ Really good app
  • πŸ‘ Truly excellent
  • πŸ‘ Perfect
  • πŸ‘ Works like a charm!
  • πŸ‘ Working great!
  • πŸ‘ Easy Peazy Notifications
  • πŸ‘ perfect job
  • πŸ‘ Simple but powerful
  • πŸ‘ Solid value
  • πŸ‘ Incredible app!
  • πŸ‘ Well Done!!!
  • πŸ‘ Exactly what you are looking for
  • πŸ‘ This is Genius!
  • πŸ‘ Perfect!
  • πŸ‘ Brilliant
  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸ‘ Very useful

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Stopped working after I paid for it
  • πŸ› Hasn't worked yet
  • πŸ› Charged twice for liscense
  • πŸ› Needs volume for other things besides critical
  • πŸ› Encrypted message

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FAQ about Ntfy

What are the best ntfy apps for iPhone?
ntfy tops our ntfy apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 452 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 19 of the top ntfy apps we rank are free to download, including ntfy and NTFY me - Next Gen.
ntfy has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 20+ ntfy apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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