Apple Push Notification vs Beamer

Two push notification providers, compared on price, features and ratings, so you can pick fast.

Apple Push Notification wins price and developer experienceBeamer wins reviews

Updated July 2026

At a glanceApple Push NotificationBeamer
Entry priceFree$49
G2 rating4.34.6
Trustpilot1.62.3

THE VERDICT

Apple Push Notification wins on price and developer experience. Beamer wins on reviews.

Apple Push Notification starts at Free versus Beamer's $49. Beamer rates higher with developers (4.6 vs 4.3 on G2). Pick based on volume and team, and the scorecard below breaks down where each one leads.

Which should you choose?

Pick Apple Push Notification

✓If you're building an Apple-specific product, APN is a sure thing for a proper notification system.
Set up Apple Push Notification with Courier →

Pick Beamer

✓When there is a need to get information through to customers and boost content, Beamer is the go-to software.
Set up Beamer with Courier →

Feature by feature

Winner cells are tinted, green where Apple Push Notification leads, violet where Beamer does.

capability
Apple Push Notification
Beamer
Starting paid plan
$0/mo
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Free tier
Free
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Pricing model
Free
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iOS
Yes
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Android
No
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Web push
Yes
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Desktop
Yes
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Segmentation
No
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In-app messaging
No
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Journeys / automation
No
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A/B testing
No
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Geofencing
No
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Rich media
Yes
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Official SDKs
Swift/Obj-C (client); token-based HTTP/2 provider API (any server language)
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REST API
Yes
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Event webhooks
No
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HIPAA
No
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GDPR
Yes
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Support channels
Developer docs, forums, Feedback Assistant, DTS
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24/7 support
No
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FAQ

Common questions

Apple Push Notification starts at Free versus Beamer's $49. Compare your expected monthly volume against the per-message rates above.

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Why not both?

Use both behind one API.

Route Apple Push Notification, Beamer, or both, and switch providers without changing your code. Courier sits in front of every channel.

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Pricing, plans and feature availability as of July 2026 and may change. Ratings are aggregated from public review platforms.

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