Best Show Notifications Apps

187+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the show notifications category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 187+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Show Notifications

Pushover Notifications#1

Pushover Notifications by Pushover, LLC

Simple Push Notifications
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(3.2K 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

  • 🚀 Fantastic service
  • 👍 Couldn't be easier
  • 👍 Best App on my phone for awareness of energy efficient house
  • 👍 Really good app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Stopped working after I paid for it
  • 🐛 Hasn't worked yet
  • 🐛 Charged twice for liscense
ntfy#2

ntfy by Philipp Heckel

Push notifications via REST
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(353 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
Moonitor Notifications#3

Moonitor Notifications by Ziv Cohen

AIO Monitoring Solutions
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
2.8(43 ratings)
Free
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Receive important Discord notifications directly on your mobile device. This app bridges the gap between your Discord groups and your phone, ensuring you never miss critical updates. If your Discord group isn't yet supported, encourage your admins to reach out for integration.

More Show Notifications apps to explore

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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
(99)
free with in-app purchases
5
Faker - Fake Notifications
Faker - Fake Notifications
Faker - Fake Notifications
Most Realistic Lock Screens!
Free

Create highly realistic fake notifications and lock screens to entertain or prank friends. Customize with various wallpapers and notification styles from different iOS versions. Unlock more features and notification types through in-app purchases.

Create realistic fake notificationsCustomize lock screen with any wallpaperMultiple iOS notification styles
🎬 Entertainment
(443)
free with in-app purchases
6
Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers
Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers
Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers
by Yoctoville
Free

This app offers customizable pop-up reminders and timers with robust scheduling and advanced features like location-based alerts and checklist notes. It supports Siri integration, iCloud syncing, and interactive notifications for easy management of your tasks and timing needs.

Pop-up reminder alerts with repeat schedulingCustomizable timers with countdown/count upLocation-based reminders
📊 Productivity
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
7
brrr • send push notifications
brrr • send push notifications
brrr • send push notifications
Make your devices go brrr
Free

Trigger notifications on your devices via HTTP requests from scripts, automations, or servers. This app offers a simple webhook for instant alerts, image attachments, and on-device history, integrating with Focus filters for context-aware delivery.

Trigger notifications via HTTP requestsSend alerts to all or single devicesOpen links directly from notifications
🛠️ Developer Tools
(14)
free
8
Reminder & Countdown
Reminder & Countdown
Reminder & Countdown
Count down to your event
Free

Never miss an important event with this app. Set up custom reminders for everything from birthdays to holidays, with real-time countdowns and configurable alerts. Personalize your events with unique icons, backgrounds, and fonts, and easily share your countdowns with friends and family.

Real-time countdownsCustomizable alertsEvent personalization (icons, backgrounds, fonts)
📊 Productivity
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Reminder Notifications
Reminder Notifications
Reminder Notifications
Never forget a thing
Free

Organize your life and ensure you never miss important tasks or events. Set recurring reminders for deadlines, meetings, birthdays, bills, and more, with quiet notifications to keep you on track.

Recurring task remindersDeadline trackingMeeting alerts
🔧 Utilities
(1.4K)
ad-supported
10
Remind Me: ToDo reminder
Remind Me: ToDo reminder
Remind Me: ToDo reminder
Minimal reminder
Free

This app helps you remember important tasks and appointments by setting customizable notifications. It functions like a digital assistant, sending timely alerts for scheduled events, or can be used as a simple to-do list without specific reminders.

Set reminders for tasks and appointmentsCustomizable notification dates and timesMinimalist user interface
📊 Productivity
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
11
InformaCast
InformaCast
InformaCast
by Singlewire Software, LLC
Free

This cloud-based service enables organizations to send emergency alerts and other critical communications to mobile devices. Users can send and receive notifications with text, images, and audio, adhering to organizational templates and permissions.

Cloud-based notification serviceSend emergency alertsMobile device communication
💼 Business
(18)
free
12
Reminder, Reminders with Voice
Reminder, Reminders with Voice
Reminder, Reminders with Voice
Alarm, Calendar, Remind Me App
Free

Create custom reminders with personalized sounds, including your own voice or music. Schedule recurring events, set wake-up alarms, and add images for easy identification. Manage all your reminders in a convenient calendar view.

Customizable voice and music notification soundsFlexible recurring reminder schedulingWake-up alarm functionality
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
13
RE.minder
RE.minder
RE.minder
by postmechanical, LLC
Free

This app helps you get things done on time with a focus on timely execution rather than just organization. It offers quick reminder setup, flexible options for delaying or repeating tasks, and enhanced note-taking capabilities. Additional features and customization are available through in-app purchases.

Quick reminder setup (3 taps)Delay or repeat remindersExtended notes entry and viewing
📊 Productivity
(756)
free with in-app purchases
14
Regroup AlertManager
Regroup AlertManager
Regroup AlertManager
Notifications & Safety Alerts
Free

This app facilitates rapid mass notifications for organizations during emergencies and daily events. It allows administrators to send alerts via multiple channels and manage recipient responses, while recipients can customize their notification settings and receive location-based alerts.

Mass notifications for emergenciesCustomizable notification settingsLocation-based alerts
💼 Business
(9)
free
15
Simkl Lists: TV, Anime, Movies
Simkl Lists: TV, Anime, Movies
Simkl Lists: TV, Anime, Movies
Get new episode notifications
Free

This app helps you track your favorite TV shows, anime, and movies. It provides episode progress, upcoming release notifications, and detailed show information. You can create custom watchlists and import data from other services.

Customizable TV, Anime, and Movie watch listsNext episode trackingNew episode and release alerts
🎬 Entertainment
(199)
free
16
Text Me That
Text Me That
Text Me That
Reminders That Text You
Free

This app sends reminders as text messages, ensuring you don't miss important tasks like medications or appointments. It's designed for individuals who struggle with traditional app notifications or have busy schedules.

Reminders sent as text messagesUnlimited one-time remindersLocation-based reminders
📊 Productivity
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
17
ToDo Notification Reminders
ToDo Notification Reminders
ToDo Notification Reminders
Set Alerts for Events & Tasks
Free

This app helps you stay organized by setting reminders for tasks, deadlines, and recurring events. Avoid missed appointments and late fees with timely, quiet notifications. Manage your schedule effectively and free up your mind.

Set recurring remindersCreate deadline alertsSchedule event notifications
📊 Productivity
(494)
free with in-app purchases
18
Charger - Charging Play
Charger - Charging Play
Charger - Charging Play
Unique Charge Animation
Free

Transform your phone's charging experience with fun, customizable animations. This app displays unique visual effects when your device is plugged in, making charging more engaging. Enjoy a variety of curated animations and color options that play in real-time.

Unique charging animationsCustomizable colors (RGB)Curated animation library
🔧 Utilities
(18K)
freemium
19
Notification History
Notification History
Notification History
View Notification History
Free

Easily manage, recover, and organize all your past notifications. Save important messages, retrieve deleted media, and set reminders. It also includes a password manager and direct chat access.

Notification backup and managementSave and manage messagesWhatsApp message history backup
📊 Productivity
(37)
free with in-app purchases
20
iGotify
iGotify
iGotify
Gotify Push Notifications
Free

Receive and manage push notifications from a Gotify server on your iOS device. Enhance security with biometric locks, customize notification sounds, and view Markdown-formatted messages. Supports multiple users, Docker integration, and various languages.

Receive push notifications from Gotify serverBiometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)Custom notification sounds
🔧 Utilities
(11)
free with in-app purchases