# Patch+ vs Lighthouse Radio

The clearest difference is rating: Lighthouse Radio at 5.0 against Patch+'s 4.4. Lighthouse Radio also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Patch+'s advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 4). 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.

Lighthouse Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patch+ has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Patch+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Lighthouse Radio's.

Patch+ ships an update every 5 months, Lighthouse Radio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patch+ | Lighthouse Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-plus/id1627757045/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighthouse-radio/id6742530970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majesty Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627757287) | [Souls Harbor Baptist Church Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514243809) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Lighthouse Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighthouse-radio/id6742530970)

This app provides a curated selection of traditional Christian music, Bible-based programs, and sermons. It offers multiple live radio channels, including instrumental hymns, bluegrass gospel, and children's content, all designed to encourage faith and share the Gospel.

**Highlights:** Live traditional Christian music streams, Instrumental and Bluegrass gospel channels, Bible-based preaching and dramatized Bible, Dedicated children's radio stream, User-friendly interface, Updates on special broadcasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patch+ free?

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

### Is Lighthouse Radio free?

Lighthouse Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patch+ or Lighthouse Radio?

Lighthouse Radio is rated higher. Patch+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Lighthouse Radio averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Patch+ or Lighthouse Radio have ads?

Neither Patch+ nor Lighthouse Radio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patch+ or Lighthouse Radio?

Patch+ ships an update every 5 months, and Lighthouse Radio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Patch+ was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lighthouse Radio on September 17, 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.*