BBN vs Patch+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BBN
Stream live and on-demand Christian radio content from the Bible Broadcasting Network on your mobile device. Stay connected with social media updates and share your faith with others.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand audio
- Facebook updates
- Twitter updates
- Virtual invitation cards
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Listen to the Bible Broadcasting Network (BBN) on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! With the BBN App, you can: -Listen to BBN live - Take BBN everywhere you go! -Listen to BBN On Demand -View BBN Facebook updates -View BBN Twitter updates -Tell others about Jesus Christ by sending virtual Invitation to Listen Cards BBN's purpose is to get God's word into the hearts and minds of people using the most efficient means at our disposal. Radio and the internet remain the most cost-effective tools for reaching people with the Gospel and teaching them 24 hours a day. We fulfill our purpose using the tools of technology along with a unique blend of ministry-focused programming.
Patch+
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.
- Audio adventures
- Music library
- Video content
- Streaming service
- Content discovery
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Discover the world of Patch the Pirate and Majesty Music with hundreds of hours of audio adventures, music, and videos! Create an account at PatchThePirate.org and subscribe to start streaming today! You can check out additional resources from Patch the Pirate and Majesty Music at MajestyMusic.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: BBN at free against Patch+'s subscription. BBN also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (97% vs 70%). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BBN holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBN has 20K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of BBN's written reviews are positive against 70% of Patch+'s.
BBN ships an update monthly, Patch+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBN | Patch+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (20K ratings) — better | 4.5 (52 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews — better | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BBN | Majesty Music |
Customer experience
BBN
Patch+
Bugs and requests
BBN
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashing or freezing on some devices
- Playback issues or audio quality problems
Requested features
3 requests- Improved app performance on older devices
- More diverse speakers and programming
- Ability to identify music and artists
Patch+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BBN
No in-app purchases
Patch+
No in-app purchases
