# Patch+ vs The Digital Hymnal

The clearest difference is rating: The Digital Hymnal at 5.0 against Patch+'s 4.4. The Digital Hymnal also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Patch+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (40 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

The Digital Hymnal 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 The Digital Hymnal's.

Patch+ ships an update every 5 months, The Digital Hymnal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patch+ | The Digital Hymnal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/the-digital-hymnal/id6744073393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majesty Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627757287) | [Justin Wittlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805943524) |

## 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


### The Digital Hymnal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-digital-hymnal/id6744073393)

Access a portable songbook of classic Christian worship hymns. Features lyrics and sheet music for hundreds of public domain songs in a user-friendly design. Ideal for worship leaders, choir members, and hymn enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of public domain hymns, Lyrics and sheet music, Beautifully designed interface, Easy-to-use, Portable songbook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patch+ free?

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

### Is The Digital Hymnal free?

The Digital Hymnal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patch+ or The Digital Hymnal?

The Digital Hymnal is rated higher. Patch+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while The Digital Hymnal averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Patch+ or The Digital Hymnal have ads?

The Digital Hymnal shows ads; Patch+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patch+ or The Digital Hymnal?

Patch+ ships an update every 5 months, and The Digital Hymnal every 4 days. Most recently, Patch+ was updated on July 3, 2026 and The Digital Hymnal on June 1, 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.*