# Patch vs LB 908

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LB 908 at 100% against Patch's 58%. LB 908 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Patch's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 19) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). 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.

LB 908 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patch has 26K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Patch's written reviews are positive against 100% of LB 908's.

Patch ships an update every 2 months, LB 908 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patch | LB 908 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-everything-local/id430049632/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lb-908/id1384299220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Patch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088403234) | [Long Beach 908 Marketing Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384299219) |

## What reviewers say

### Patch

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

**Currently charting:** #172 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


### LB 908

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lb-908/id1384299220)

Discover everything happening in Long Beach with this comprehensive content hub. Find local businesses, news updates, event calendars, and exclusive articles and videos. It aims to bring the city's happenings directly to your fingertips.

**Highlights:** Local news and articles, Daily videos and online shows, Event calendar, Local business search engine, Coupons and offers, Business profiles with contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patch free?

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

### Is LB 908 free?

LB 908 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patch or LB 908?

LB 908 is rated higher. Patch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while LB 908 averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Patch or LB 908 have ads?

Patch shows ads; LB 908 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patch or LB 908?

Patch ships an update every 2 months, and LB 908 every 10 days. Most recently, Patch was updated on September 29, 2026 and LB 908 on August 27, 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.*