[GH-ISSUE #1594] No notifications on iOS native app (without refresh) #1120

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opened 2026-05-07 00:30:24 +02:00 by BreizhHardware · 6 comments

Originally created by @blissdev on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/binwiederhier/ntfy/issues/1594

🐞 Describe the bug

I've freshly installed the iOS app. I've been sending test notifications that reach the web app fine, but don't automatically seem to push to the iOS app. I don't see them unless I swipe down to refresh on that subscription.

💻 Components impacted

iOS app

💡 Screenshots and/or logs

🔮 Additional context

I'm using the default server.

Originally created by @blissdev on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/binwiederhier/ntfy/issues/1594 :lady_beetle: **Describe the bug** <!-- A clear and concise description of the problem. --> I've freshly installed the iOS app. I've been sending test notifications that reach the web app fine, but don't automatically seem to push to the iOS app. I don't see them unless I swipe down to refresh on that subscription. :computer: **Components impacted** <!-- ntfy server, Android app, iOS app, web app --> iOS app :bulb: **Screenshots and/or logs** <!-- If applicable, add screenshots or share logs help explain your problem. To get logs from the ... - ntfy server: Enable "log-level: trace" in your server.yml file - Android app: Go to "Settings" -> "Record logs", then eventually "Copy/upload logs" - web app: Press "F12" and find the "Console" window --> :crystal_ball: **Additional context** <!-- Add any other context about the problem here. --> I'm using the default server.
BreizhHardware 2026-05-07 00:30:24 +02:00
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@binwiederhier commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026):

@blissdev This is against ntfy.sh?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3856912407 --> @binwiederhier commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026): @blissdev This is against ntfy.sh?
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@blissdev commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026):

@binwiederhier Yes

<!-- gh-comment-id:3856923626 --> @blissdev commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026): @binwiederhier Yes
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@binwiederhier commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026):

@wunter8 Have you heard this before? I thought that the iOS app works good enough for ntfy.sh, but not well for selfhosted. This is news to me

<!-- gh-comment-id:3856929046 --> @binwiederhier commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026): @wunter8 Have you heard this before? I thought that the iOS app works good enough for ntfy.sh, but not well for selfhosted. This is news to me
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@wunter8 commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026):

I've heard of people having problems with the ntfy.sh instance and the native iOS app when upgrading to iOS 26. It would work before the upgrade and then not after the upgrade. Reinstalling usually fixed it in that case.

I haven't heard of it not working on a fresh install. Have you tried reinstalling?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3856934908 --> @wunter8 commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026): I've heard of people having problems with the ntfy.sh instance and the native iOS app when upgrading to iOS 26. It would work before the upgrade and then not after the upgrade. Reinstalling usually fixed it in that case. I haven't heard of it not working on a fresh install. Have you tried reinstalling?
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@binwiederhier commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026):

My guess is that the Firebase topic subscription gets lost somehow. I am looking into hiring someone to replace the iOS app. It's time I think

<!-- gh-comment-id:3856950048 --> @binwiederhier commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026): My guess is that the Firebase topic subscription gets lost somehow. I am looking into hiring someone to replace the iOS app. It's time I think
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@blissdev commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026):

Reinstalling worked. Kinda weird since I had just installed it.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3856960538 --> @blissdev commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2026): Reinstalling worked. Kinda weird since I had just installed it.
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