Pushcut, in plain English

Pushcut is a small but mighty iPhone/iPad app that turns notifications and widgets into automation launchpads. It sits on top of Apple Shortcuts and HomeKit so your routine tasks can run on time, at the right place, and even in the background—without you tapping anything. Think of it as the glue between your apps, web services, and the Apple devices your team already uses. (pushcut.io)

What it does

• Smart, actionable notifications that show up only when they’re relevant and can include multiple buttons to run Shortcuts, HomeKit scenes, or web requests right from the banner. (pushcut.io)

• Custom home and lock screen widgets you design yourself, which can display dynamic info and run an action when tapped. (pushcut.io)

• Background automation server you can run on a dedicated iOS device to execute Shortcuts and HomeKit scenes hands‑free, triggered from schedules, locations, notifications, or webhooks. (pushcut.io)

• Flexible triggers based on time, location (including iBeacons), HomeKit, Shortcuts, and secure webhooks/API calls. (pushcut.io)

• Integrations with services like Zapier, IFTTT, and Make (formerly Integromat) so events in your other tools can drive actions on your Apple devices. (pushcut.io)

• Apple Watch support to kick off actions from your wrist. (pushcut.io)

Why this matters for a solid Back Office

• Cuts busywork by turning routine reminders into one‑tap or zero‑tap actions (approve, assign, log, notify), so teams spend less time context‑switching. (pushcut.io)

• Keeps processes on schedule with reliable time triggers and background execution—helpful for daily checklists, closings, reconciliations, or follow‑ups. (pushcut.io)

• Bridges cloud systems to devices via webhooks and integrations, letting CRMs, forms, or monitoring tools trigger Shortcuts on an office iPad or a manager’s iPhone. (pushcut.io)

• Improves field operations using location/iBeacon triggers to auto‑prompt actions when someone arrives on site (open job sheet, log time, run a safety checklist). (pushcut.io)

• Supports lightweight governance with device‑targeted notifications, quotas, and server controls—useful for separating staff prompts from automated machine actions. (pushcut.io)

How teams actually use it

• Approvals and handoffs: A Zapier or IFTTT event raises a smart notification with “Approve / Ask / Defer” buttons that run the right Shortcut instantly. (pushcut.io)

• Procurement nudges: Scheduled prompts hit the buyer’s iPhone each morning; tapping a button posts to your purchasing sheet and pings Slack. (pushcut.io)

• Facilities/maintenance: Location triggers fire a server action when a tech reaches a site, opening the work order and starting a timer. (pushcut.io)

• Finance ops: End‑of‑day server schedules run reconciliation Shortcuts, then notify the team only if something needs attention. (pushcut.io)

• On‑call workflows: Apple Watch taps let leads run escalation or “all clear” actions without pulling out a phone. (pushcut.io)

Key features worth noting

• Action‑packed notifications: Titles, messages, images, custom sounds, default actions, and multiple choices. You can also update or remove them programmatically. (pushcut.io)

• Device targeting: Send notifications to specific devices or run server actions on a dedicated iOS device. (apps.apple.com)

• Triggers that stack: Combine time and location (e.g., weekdays at 6 PM only when you’re at the office). (apps.apple.com)

• JSON API and webhooks: Pass dynamic data into actions and Shortcuts. (apps.apple.com)

• Automation Server controls: Schedules, delayed runs, pending request view, and support for long‑running Shortcuts. (pushcut.io)

Pricing (United States, as of September 28, 2025)

• Free: Try core ideas with limits (for example, a small number of notifications, actions, and triggers). Good for proof‑of‑concepts. (apps.apple.com)

• Pro: Unlocks full notifications, actions, widgets, triggers, and adds basic server usage limits. Priced at $1.99/month or $17.99/year, with an optional lifetime purchase at $39.99. (pushcut.io)

• Automation Server Extended: For heavier background automation—higher daily server request quota and advanced scheduling/delays. Priced at $2.49/month or $22.49/year. (pushcut.io)

• Note: Typical daily server request limits are about 100/day on Pro and 5,000/day on Extended. All prices are in USD via in‑app purchase. (pushcut.io)

Where Pushcut fits in your stack

• At the edge of your Apple devices: Shortcuts + HomeKit execute locally or on a small in‑office iOS “server” device. (pushcut.io)

• In the middle of your cloud: Zapier/IFTTT/Make send webhooks to Pushcut; Pushcut fires actions and returns results to your flows. (pushcut.io)

• As a gentle layer for people: Notifications and widgets make it easy for humans to confirm, choose, or override—without opening an app maze. (pushcut.io)

Quick start

• Install Pushcut on your iPhone/iPad and create a simple “when/where” notification with two actions. (apps.apple.com)

• Connect an integration (Zapier/IFTTT/Make) and send a test webhook to trigger that notification. (pushcut.io)

• Set up Automation Server on a spare iOS device if you want background runs without taps. (pushcut.io)

• Pilot a real workflow (e.g., daily close checklist), then expand with widgets and schedules once it sticks. (pushcut.io)

Good to know

• Runs on iOS with internet access; the server device needs to stay powered and online for background execution. (pushcut.io)

• Apple Watch support offers quick actions, but it cannot open apps directly from the watch; it focuses on running scenes, web requests, and Shortcuts triggers. (apps.apple.com)

• Quotas and limits apply to server actions and execution time; plan your flows with that in mind. (pushcut.io)

Bottom line

If your Back Office lives in spreadsheets, forms, and cloud apps—but your people move on iPhones—Pushcut is a practical way to connect the two. You get timely prompts, one‑tap decisions, and true background runs, all using the Apple gear your team already has. (pushcut.io)