Best Ntfy Me Apps

18+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good ntfy me apps. We benchmark 18+ 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 Me Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ntfyntfyFree4.8★ (401)NoNoAug 2026
2Ntfy meNtfy meFreeYesYesAug 2026
3NTFY - See who's upNTFY - See who's upFree3.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
4Bark - Custom NotificationsBark - Custom NotificationsFree4.9★ (105)NoYesAug 2026
5Blipr NotificationsBlipr NotificationsFreeNoNoAug 2026
6Itpush - Push Notification APIItpush - Push Notification APIFreeNoNoAug 2026
7Pocket Alert push notificationPocket Alert push notificationFree5.0★ (1)YesYesAug 2026
8Zentik notifierZentik notifierFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Ntfy Me

ntfy#1

ntfy by Philipp Heckel

Push notifications via REST
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(401 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

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Great for self-hosting
  • 👍 Reliable and works as expected
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to set up

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Notification issues on iOS
  • 🔍 Limited features compared to other platforms
  • 🔍 Lacks customization options
NTFY - See who's up#3

NTFY - See who's up by Vladan Despic

Set Status, Discover & Notify
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
3.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Instantly share your availability and discover friends nearby who are ready to connect. Express your mood with emojis or photos and receive real-time notifications when friends update their status or are in your vicinity. Make spontaneous plans and foster real-life connections.

More Ntfy Me apps to explore

4
Bark - Custom Notifications
Bark - Custom Notifications
Bark - Custom Notifications
Privacy-Protected Push Tool
Free

Send custom push notifications to your iPhone via an HTTP API. Supports advanced features like custom icons, grouping, and critical alerts. Offers privacy-protected, end-to-end encrypted pushes with self-deployable server options.

HTTP API for push notificationsCustom icons and groupingContinuous and critical alerts
🔧 Utilities
(105)
free with in-app purchases
5
Blipr Notifications
Blipr Notifications
Blipr Notifications
Push alerts for any topic
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
6
Itpush - Push Notification API
Itpush - Push Notification API
Itpush - Push Notification API
Stop refreshing your scripts..
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
7
Pocket Alert push notification
Pocket Alert push notification
Pocket Alert push notification
Push notifications via API
Free

This utility app centralizes messages and notifications from various monitoring systems and software. It offers customizable settings and webhook integration for seamless connection with third-party services, ensuring you never miss essential alerts.

Centralized message gatheringCustomizable settingsWebhook integration
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
8
Zentik notifier
Zentik notifier
Zentik notifier
Feature rich notifications app
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
ActivitySmith - Push & Widgets
ActivitySmith - Push & Widgets
ActivitySmith - Push & Widgets
Track your SaaS metrics
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
10
EmitSignal
EmitSignal
EmitSignal
Real-time dev notifications
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
11
Pushover Notifications
Pushover Notifications
Pushover Notifications
Simple Push Notifications
Free

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.

Custom push notificationsWeb app integrationScript and IoT device support
🔧 Utilities
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
BellAlert
BellAlert
BellAlert
Send & hear custom bells
Free

Assign custom sounds to notifications to instantly know what's happening without looking at your phone. Share unique alert codes with others to send them instant, personalized notifications with their chosen sounds. Manage alerts with timestamps, disappearing notifications, and an "oops" feature to un-ring alerts.

Custom sounds for each notificationShareable alert codesInstant alerts on recipient devices
🔧 Utilities
(11)
free
13
Push Bunny: POST to your phone
Push Bunny: POST to your phone
Push Bunny: POST to your phone
Push notifications made easy
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Rrring
Rrring
Rrring
Push notifications for webhook
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
15
Maczfit
Maczfit
Maczfit
by MACZFIT FOODS SP Z O O
Free

Manage your dietary catering orders with ease. This app allows for quick order management, subscription management, and personalized meal tracking. Stay updated on offers and promotions with push notifications.

Full offer accessOrder managementDiet subscription
🍔 Food & Drink
(24)
ad-supported
16
EosNoti - Group Alerts
EosNoti - Group Alerts
EosNoti - Group Alerts
Group alerts in one inbox
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
NtfyChat
NtfyChat
NtfyChat
by Robert Meyer
$3.99
📡 News
(0)

FAQ about Ntfy Me

What are the best ntfy me apps for iPhone?
ntfy tops our ntfy me apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 401 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top ntfy me apps we rank are free to download, including ntfy and Ntfy me.
ntfy has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 18+ ntfy me apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to send push notifications to your phone from any script or application using simple HTTP requests. It connects to a free and open-source pub-sub service, enabling you to receive alerts and updates directly on your device.
You can use this app by subscribing to topics within the application. Then, you can publish messages to these topics using a simple HTTP API, for example, by using `curl` from a Bash script or `Invoke-WebRequest` from PowerShell.