# OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO vs Patch+

The clearest difference is monetization model: OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO at free against Patch+'s subscription. OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 70%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Patch+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 59 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO has 613 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO's written reviews are positive against 70% of Patch+'s.

OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO ships an update every 59 months, Patch+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO | Patch+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-christian-radio/id1444447844/reviews)** | [4.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-plus/id1627757045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **613** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael McFadden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444447843) | [Majesty Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627757287) |

## What reviewers say

### OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-christian-radio/id1444447844)

Listen to conservative Christian music without any "Christian Rock." This app provides a curated selection of music for listeners seeking a specific genre of faith-based audio content.

**Highlights:** Conservative Christian music, No Christian Rock, Curated audio content, Faith-based music streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Uplifting and spiritually nourishing music
- 🎶 Excellent selection of traditional hymns and gospel songs
- 🕰️ Ability to listen throughout the day and night
- 🙌 Music that draws the listener closer to God

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues with the app
- 🔍 Lack of ability to select specific songs to play

**Reported bugs**

- FM transmitter connectivity problems
- App crashing or freezing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Alarm feature to wake up to the music
- Option to create custom playlists
- Offline listening capability


### Patch+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-plus/id1627757045)

Explore a vast library of audio adventures, music, and videos from Patch the Pirate and Majesty Music. Stream content directly to your device after creating an account and subscribing.

**Highlights:** Audio adventures, Music library, Video content, Streaming service, Content discovery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO free?

OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Patch+ free?

Patch+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO or Patch+?

OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO is rated higher. OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while Patch+ averages 4.5 from 52 ratings.

### Do OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO or Patch+ have ads?

Neither OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO nor Patch+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO or Patch+?

OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO ships an update every 59 months, and Patch+ every 5 months. Most recently, OLD CHRISTIAN RADIO was updated on October 23, 2026 and Patch+ on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*