# Patch vs CT Prepares

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patch at 59% against CT Prepares's 0%. Patch also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (26K vs 3). CT Prepares's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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.

Patch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patch has 26K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Patch's written reviews are positive against 0% of CT Prepares's.

Patch ships an update every 2 months, CT Prepares every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patch | CT Prepares |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-everything-local/id430049632/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-prepares/id1120701400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088403234) | [NICUSA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300351030) |

## What reviewers say

### Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-everything-local/id430049632)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay informed about your local community with real-time news, events, and weather updates. Discover schools, homes for sale, jobs, and announcements in a single, easy-to-scroll feed. Receive breaking news alerts and share stories with friends.

**Highlights:** Local news and events for 1,200+ towns, Breaking news push notifications, Local weather forecasts and alerts, Find local jobs and announcements, One-scroll feed for town happenings, Bookmark articles for later reading, Support for following multiple towns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗞️ Informative local news
- 📰 Comprehensive coverage of community events
- 🔍 Useful for staying up-to-date on local happenings
- 🗓️ Timely and relevant information
- 💻 Convenient online/mobile access to local news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 App stability and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited ability to customize content and notifications
- 📢 Concerns about removal of reader comments
- 🗺️ Lack of location-specific focus in some areas
- 💲 Paid subscription model for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Articles failing to load or open properly
- Notification issues, including duplicate or missing alerts
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates
- Difficulty clearing unread article indicators

**Requested features**

- Allow users to select specific news categories of interest
- Improve notification system to be more reliable and customizable
- Restore reader comment functionality
- Enhance location-based targeting and content curation
- Offer more affordable or free access options


### CT Prepares

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-prepares/id1120701400)

Access emergency information and alerts on your mobile device. Create emergency kits, customize family communication plans, and view preparation guides. Receive real-time notifications and locate essential services.

**Highlights:** Interactive emergency kits, Customizable family communication plans, Emergency preparation guides, Real-time notification alerts, Locate emergency services, View emergency news and weather

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patch free?

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

### Is CT Prepares free?

CT Prepares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patch or CT Prepares?

Patch is rated higher. Patch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while CT Prepares averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Patch or CT Prepares have ads?

Patch shows ads; CT Prepares does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patch or CT Prepares?

Patch ships an update every 2 months, and CT Prepares every 4 months. Most recently, Patch was updated on October 22, 2026 and CT Prepares on October 16, 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.*