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Monitor Websites & RSS Feeds. Private. Simple. No Servers Required.

Notify: Monitor Websites and RSS Feeds. Private. Simple. No Servers Required. [Sponsor]

Get Notify for instant alerts when any website changes, RSS feed updates, your scripts or devices need your attention – right from your iPhone or iPad. No accounts, servers, or technical setup needed.

Start Monitoring in Seconds

Add any website or RSS feed with a tap. Send notifications from any script or web app with a simple webhook. Your device does all the work – complete privacy, zero dependencies.

Stay Informed, Your Way

  • Visual Change Detection – See exactly what changed with side-by-side comparisons.
  • RSS Feed Monitoring – Never miss updates from your favorite sources.
  • Custom Notifications – Send alerts from any web app or script via simple webhook.
  • Device Groups – Send one notification to all your devices at once.
  • Home Screen Widgets – Monitor status at a glance.
  • Complete History – Track all changes with detailed timelines.
  • Device Notifications – Have notifications sent based on iOS shortcut automations.

Simple for Everyone

No coding required for website and RSS monitoring. Developers can send custom notifications with a single webhook call. Dark mode, light mode, and intuitive design make monitoring effortless.

Powerful for Pros

Advanced users can extend with:

  • API for push notifications from your scripts
  • ChangeDetection.io integration
  • Zapier/Make/IFTTT automation (1000+ apps)
  • Apple Shortcuts compatibility
  • Custom webhook triggers

Your Privacy, Your Choice

  • Local Mode: Everything runs on-device. Complete privacy, no external connections.
  • Cloud Enhanced: Optionally connect services for cross-device sync and advanced filtering.
  • MDM Enabled: Use Notify to alert your teams for any MDM enabled device.

Why Choose Notify?

Traditional monitoring requires servers, hosting, and complex setup. Notify works instantly – whether tracking prices, monitoring news, or receiving alerts from your own apps and scripts. Start simple, expand when ready.

Key Features

  • Add monitors instantly
  • Webhook notifications
  • Visual diff comparisons
  • Device backup
  • No account required
  • Optional cloud integrations
  • Device group notifications
  • Dark/light mode support
  • Direct links to Zapier/Make/IFTTT

Perfect for anyone wanting powerful monitoring without the complexity. Download Notify from the App Store and start monitoring in seconds, or visit Notify’s website to learn more.

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