# Favorite Hymns / Hymnals — Lyrics for 11 hymnals

> Christian hymn lyrics and audio from multiple hymnals. (iPhone/iPad app by Nathan Bruley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorite-hymns-hymnals/id874152770 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nathan Bruley](https://appshunter.io/developer/570343790)
- Category: Books, Music
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 113 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorite-hymns-hymnals/id874152770/reviews.md

## What is Favorite Hymns / Hymnals?

** Install Favorite Hymns/Hymnals Premium if you wish to have copyrighted hymns included. **

This app contains 10 hymnals containing lyrics to 1400+ hymns and Christian songs (along with some audio), without the copyrighted hymns. The audio does not include the lyrics.

INCLUDED HYMNALS:
- Favorite Hymns (Favorites from the hymnals below along with others, including Christmas carols. Sheet music for most.)
- The Believers Hymn Book (465 hymns with tunes, all tunes present, audio but no sheet music)
- The Children's Hymn Book 1987 (quite a few copyrighted hymns missing)
- Classic Gospel Hymns
- Gospel Hymn Book North America 1989 (sheet music & audio)
- Gospel Hymn Book North America 2001 (sheet music & audio)
- Gospel Hymn Book UK 1897
- Gospel Hymn Book UK 1996
- Gospel Hymns (Oliver & Higgins)
- Sacred Songs and Solos

FEATURES:
- Enter a hymn number and view the lyrics and score
- Listen to the tunes one at a time or randomly all together
- Transpose the music notation and playback
- Multiple playback instrument choices
- Mark favorites
- Take notes on each hymn
- Display / play only the melody
- Emphasize vocal parts to learn to sing SATB
- Change the color theme
- Search lyrics, tunes, and/or authors
- View hymns in distraction-free presentation mode
- No ads

Please contact fav@gospelriver.com with installation issues, feature requests or hymn requests rather than commenting on the app store.

If you rate low, comment with an explanation, or better yet, email me to get it resolved first.

## Key features

- 10 hymnals with 1400+ lyrics
- Audio playback for tunes
- Transpose music notation
- Search lyrics, tunes, and authors
- Mark favorites and take notes
- Distraction-free presentation mode

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorite-hymns-hymnals/id874152770/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Sheet music please

*2019-09-17*

What a great collection of hymns for free...thank you for putting this together! I would love to see the actual sheet music for the songs, please. I’d love to teach these to kids, and play together as we sing.

**Developer response:** Sheet music is now included. Sheet music for the children's hymn book is found in the Premium version.

### 1/5 — Favorite Hymns

*2019-06-12*

I gave this app a ratings 1 because I spent at least 15 minutes trying to play one hymn and never found the right button.  Instructions were among the most unclear I have ever found.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback and explaining your rating. The design has been simplified and instructions modified, and a video tutorial has been created at https://gospelriver.com/music/hymnapps/

### 5/5 — Really enjoying

*2017-09-07*

Really enjoying this app. Thank you.

**Developer response:** Great to hear.

## Frequently asked questions about Favorite Hymns / Hymnals

### What hymnals are included in Favorite Hymns?

Favorite Hymns includes lyrics and audio for 10 hymnals, such as The Believers Hymn Book, Gospel Hymn Book (multiple editions), and Sacred Songs and Solos. It contains over 1400 hymns and Christian songs, excluding copyrighted ones in the free version.

### Can I listen to the hymns with Favorite Hymns?

Yes, Favorite Hymns provides audio for the tunes of the hymns. You can listen to them one at a time or randomly. The audio does not include the lyrics.

### Does Favorite Hymns have ads?

No, Favorite Hymns does not contain advertisements. The app is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How often is Favorite Hymns updated?

The app was last updated on July 15, 2024, with version 6.8.0. This indicates regular updates to maintain functionality and potentially add new content or features.

### What devices is Favorite Hymns compatible with?

Favorite Hymns is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile device ecosystem.

### Can I transpose the music in Favorite Hymns?

Yes, Favorite Hymns allows you to transpose the music notation and playback. This feature is useful for singers or musicians who need to adjust the key.

### What is the age rating for Favorite Hymns?

Favorite Hymns has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for young children and general audiences.

### How can I request new hymns or report issues with Favorite Hymns?

For installation issues, feature requests, or hymn requests, you should contact the developer directly at fav@gospelriver.com rather than leaving comments on the app store.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.8.0 — 2024-07-15

Fixed issue with lyrics in music view

### 6.7.0 — 2024-07-14

- added option to disable swipe
- added short tutorial intro
- bug fixes

### 6.4.4 — 2024-06-02

Added voice instrument
Added fast/slow tempo settings
Presentation view no longer closes on click
Tweaks to pause between repeats
Small lyrics fixes
Midi download button (online only)
Print button (online only)

### 6.3.0 — 2024-01-07

- Added wide music view for piano players
- Reduced amount of silence between playback repeats

### 6.2.3 — 2023-11-28

* Backup of your data is always recommended (Settings > Backup) *
- Bug fixes: for music melody view, searching words with apostrophes
- Changed search settings to display on focus
- Increased search delay slightly
- Revisions to how history is recorded
- Small lyrics fixes
- i icon to emphasize authors link

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## More apps by Nathan Bruley

- [Believers Hymn Book Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/believers-hymn-book-plus/id570343687)
- [Himnario Cristiano](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/himnario-cristiano/id852825512)
- [Himnos del Evangelio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/himnos-del-evangelio/id991559664)
- [Favorite Hymns/Hymnals Premium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorite-hymnshymnals-premium/id1137823549)
- [Himnario Mensajes del Amor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/himnario-mensajes-del-amor/id1480628943)

All apps by Nathan Bruley: https://appshunter.io/developer/570343790

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