Mobile Push Notification Services

Apple APNS Google C2DM BlackBerry Push Essentials
OS 5 Android 2.2 OS 6
Max. payload size (bytes) 256 1024
Sandbox (dev) environment Yes No Yes
Protocol Custom binary protocol HTTP POST HTTP POST
Predefined system behaviors (UI) Yes Yes (DIY Notification center implementation) Yes (Banner, NotificationManager)
Feedback (bad device token) service Yes No No
Compatible with all devices Yes No (Kindle Fire)
Ease of development
UI Options Apple APNS Google C2DM BlackBerry Push Essentials
Sounds Yes Somewhat (DIY) Yes (NotificationManager)
Settings custom icon No No Yes
Icon Badges Yes No No (Use custom icon)
Notification Center Yes Yes Yes (DIY Banner)
dotsphinx
May 8, 2012
May 8, 2012
apple, blackberry, c2dm, google, ios, mobile, notification, push

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