# Hymnbooks

> Mobile application for searching and browsing hymn books. (iPhone/iPad app by Chapter House Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hymnbooks/id574873272 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chapter House Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/916482729)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hymnbooks/id574873272/reviews.md

## What is Hymnbooks?

The Hymnbooks app gives you the ability to search and browse hymn books on your mobile device.

Features:

- Search for words or by number.
- Bookmark hymns.
- Hymn display highlights searched words.
- Browse through the search results or the entire hymnbook.
- Two themes included, dark and light.
- Font themes and size options are available in settings.

## Key features

- Search by word or number
- Bookmark favorite hymns
- Highlight searched words
- Browse entire hymnbook
- Dark and light themes
- Customizable font size and themes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hymnbooks/id574873272/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-08, version 4.8.0*

This is a great app, well designed, and very stable.  It started off good, and subtle features have been added.  Finding our Hymns has never been easier, which also includes our Graces, and the 1951 edition of Hymns Old & New. (plus other languages)  Thanks very much for your work!  A timesaver…

### 5/5 — Why??

*2026-01-29, version 4.8.0*

I looked at so manny reviews and many people complain! They are hymns. They bring joy and peace. This is just an app that won’t matter later. Enjoy the hymns instead of scorning them!

### 5/5 — Much appreciated, one possible request

*2024-05-17, version 4.5.2*

Very nice,  very helpful app. Thanks. The music notes view is so nice for those of us with poor vision, making it so much easier for playing the hymns on the piano. I can see the music on the large iPad. 
One request, if it were relatively easy to do: I have a Bluetooth page turner, which sends the page down/ page up command to my iPad. The page turner does not have any effect on the pages in the hymn book app.  It works great with things like Safari or a PDF document, so I know it’s working,  but the main purpose of it is for turning pages of the hymns when playing the piano since your hands are tied up.  
My Bluetooth page turner is configurable, so I can choose what commands to send, like page down, arrow left, arrow right, etc, but none of them have any effect on scrolling the music down…

### 3/5 — Decent

*2023-10-05, version 4.1.0*

There are some good hymns here, but they're categorized by the person who wrote them, not by the title of the song.  That can make it hard if you don't know what you're looking for...  And not having a lot of hymn writers, this sorely limits the search for many classic, and especially the more obscure, hymns.

I can't say it's a bad app, though.  It works well for what it is, and has simple, easy-to-use features that work.

There may be better Hymn apps out there, I just don't know any, yet.  I'm still working my way through them.

### 4/5 — Max font size not large enough

*2023-10-05, version 4.1.0*

The new update has some great new features however the max font size has been greatly reduced which is a big problem for visually impaired users. Any chance of a fix?

### 3/5 — Zoom function diminished

*2023-10-01*

Disappointed to loose the two-finger zoom capability in yesterdays update. This feature was very useful for people with vision impairment who rely on this app for accessibility. The Apple Accessibility zoom is clumsy.

**Developer response:** We decided to remove the pinch and zoom in favour of adjusting manually as we found some elderly were accidentally pinching and getting into a state they couldn’t read the text and were confused on how they got there. We are planning on making some sort of font size adjuster in the reader screen itself for easier change.

### 5/5 — Hymnbooks

*2023-08-22*

I wouldn’t be without this reference work and that is so convenient on my mobile phone which is with me always has proved its versatility. I love it. Robert. Aug/2023

### 4/5 — Works great

*2023-07-08, version 3.1.3*

This app works very well.  But it needs an update.  The header bar migrates downward on the page when I scroll through the text.  Updating my phone does not fix it. 

Thanks

### 1/5 — No longer workong

*2023-06-20, version 3.1.3*

I have used this app for years but now on my new iPhone 14 it no longer works. I get a blank screen with an edit button that doesn't do anything.

### 1/5 — Sadly, it doesn’t work

*2023-06-18, version 3.1.3*

I dl’d it, and all I get is a blank screen with an Edit button on the top left that does nothing when pressed. I tried refreshing, closing and reopening, turning off my cell phone, and just get the blank screen.  Very sad. Thankfully I paid nothing but a few seconds of my time and a button press.

## Frequently asked questions about Hymnbooks

### How do I search for hymns in Hymnbooks?

You can search for hymns in Hymnbooks by entering keywords or the hymn number. The app will highlight your searched words in the hymn display for easy identification.

### Can I save hymns I like in Hymnbooks?

Yes, Hymnbooks allows you to bookmark your favorite hymns. This feature makes it easy to quickly access the hymns you refer to most often.

### What customization options are available for the hymn display in Hymnbooks?

Hymnbooks offers two themes, dark and light, for the display. You can also adjust font themes and sizes in the settings to suit your preference.

### Is Hymnbooks available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Hymnbooks is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not specified.

### How often is Hymnbooks updated?

The latest version of Hymnbooks is 4.8.0, and it was last updated on December 9, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development.

### What is the age rating for Hymnbooks?

Hymnbooks has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### What is the user rating for Hymnbooks?

Hymnbooks has a strong user rating of 4.4 stars, based on 27 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user experience.

### Can I use Hymnbooks offline?

The description does not explicitly state whether Hymnbooks can be used offline. However, as it is a reference app for hymn books, it is likely designed for offline access once downloaded.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.0 — 2025-12-09

Bug fixes.

### 4.7.0 — 2025-07-03

Framework update.

### 4.6.0 — 2024-11-26

- Bug fixes
- UI improvements

### 4.5.3 — 2024-06-26

- Bug fixes.

### 4.5.2 — 2024-04-16

Bug fixes.

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