Apple Push (APNS) API
performance benchmarks
Browse Apple Push (APNS)'s observed push API response time, error rates, and incident history over the last 90 days.
Live performance metrics
Real-world performance data from notifications sent through Knock.
| Message volume | Growth | Status page updates (30d) | Status page updates (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
100M–500M | 3rd of 5 → | 0 | 0 |
From August 15th to November 13th, Knock routed 100M–500M messages through Apple Push (APNS). For adoption, Apple Push (APNS) ranks 3rd of 5 providers based on new channel connections, with adoption holding steady over the period. Apple Push (APNS) reported no status page incidents over the last 90 days.
Apple Push (APNS) response time
Response time measures how long Apple Push (APNS) takes to accept a push API request from Knock, including connection overhead and any automatic retries. Lower values mean faster notification hand-off.
| Median (p50) | p90 | p95 | p99 |
|---|---|---|---|
62ms | 102ms | 119ms | 139ms |
From August 15th to November 13th, Apple Push (APNS) averaged a daily median response time (p50) of 62ms across all days in the range, meaning half of all push API requests on a typical day complete in under 62ms. The 99th percentile averaged 139ms, with a peak daily p99 of 178ms. This is slightly higher than some providers, which may reflect additional processing Apple Push (APNS) performs on notification acceptance.
Apple Push (APNS) error rate
Error rate tracks the ratio of 5xx responses and timeouts to total push API requests. Knock automatically retries failed requests, so transient provider errors rarely affect end-user delivery.
| Avg. daily error rate | Highest daily rate | Peak error date | Zero-error days | Days above 0.01% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0.00% | 0.00% | Aug 15 | 91 | 0 |
From August 15th to November 13th, Apple Push (APNS) averaged a 0.00% daily error rate for 5xx responses and timeouts, with the highest single-day error rate reaching 0.00%. This is one of the lowest error rates among providers on Knock, indicating strong reliability and consistent uptime. Knock automatically retries failed requests, so transient provider errors rarely affect end-user delivery.
About these metrics: Data represents notifications sent through Knock to Apple Push (APNS) during the specified period. Response time measures time from Knock to provider acceptance. Error rate includes only provider 5xx responses and timeouts.
Recent Apple Push (APNS) incidents
Recent status page incidents for Apple Push (APNS)
No incidents reported in the last 90 days
Compare Apple Push (APNS) with other providers
See how Apple Push (APNS) compares on performance, reliability, and pricing.
About Apple Push (APNS)
APNS is Apple's native push notification service, providing free, reliable delivery to all Apple devices with support for rich media and Live Activities.
Pros
- Free with no per-notification cost at any volume
- Native platform integration ensures the most reliable delivery to Apple devices
- Supports rich notifications with media, interactive elements, and Live Activities
- Token-based auth simplifies certificate management at scale
Cons
- Limited to Apple platforms only (iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS)
- No built-in analytics or delivery confirmation beyond basic device feedback
- Apple's status page has no public API or RSS feed for incident monitoring
Frequently asked questions
Apple Push (APNS) is a push notification provider commonly used for real-time messaging and chat notifications, order and delivery status updates, breaking news and content alerts. APNS is Apple's native push notification service, providing free, reliable delivery to all Apple devices with support for rich media and Live Activities.
APNS is free to use with no per-notification cost. Apple does not charge for push notification delivery regardless of volume. The only requirement is an active Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year).
Based on real-world data from notifications sent through Knock, Apple Push (APNS) accepts push API requests with a median response time of 62ms (p50) and 139ms at the 99th percentile.
From August 15th to November 13th, Apple Push (APNS) showed an error rate of 0.00% for 5xx responses and timeouts across 100M–500M messages sent through Knock. Knock automatically retries failed requests, so transient provider errors rarely affect end-user delivery.
Key strengths include free with no per-notification cost at any volume and native platform integration ensures the most reliable delivery to apple devices. On the other hand, limited to apple platforms only (ios, macos, watchos, tvos) and no built-in analytics or delivery confirmation beyond basic device feedback.
Yes. Knock has a native Apple Push (APNS) integration that enables you to send push notifications through Apple Push (APNS) as part of a cross-channel workflow. You can combine Apple Push (APNS) with other channels like in-app feeds, SMS, email, and Slack from a single API call.