# Patch vs Heavy Headlines

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patch at none against Heavy Headlines's 4. Patch also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 1K) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Heavy Headlines's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 58%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heavy Headlines sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Patch against 4.8 for Heavy Headlines. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patch has 26K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Patch's written reviews are positive against 92% of Heavy Headlines's.

Patch ships an update every 2 months, Heavy Headlines every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patch | Heavy Headlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-everything-local/id430049632/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-headlines/id623879550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Patch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088403234) | [Nativity Mobile, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/623879553) |

## What reviewers say

### Patch

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

**Currently charting:** #157 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


### Heavy Headlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-headlines/id623879550)

Stay updated with all things metal. This app aggregates news, new album releases, and concert listings from top sources. It personalizes your feed based on your favorite bands and offers ticket purchasing directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Aggregates metal news from top sources, Personalized feed based on favorite bands, Explore new album releases, Find and purchase concert tickets, Automatic background news refresh, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flip the Horns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Head Bang | $2.99 | one-time |
| Odin's Blessings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blood Sacrifice | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient one-stop shop for metal news
- 🚀 Efficient and user-friendly app
- 📰 Wide range of articles and news coverage
- 🤘 Great for keeping up with the metal scene

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💰 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔄 Outdated content and lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable news feed
- Better ad management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patch free?

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

### Is Heavy Headlines free?

Heavy Headlines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patch or Heavy Headlines?

Heavy Headlines is rated higher. Patch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Heavy Headlines averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Patch or Heavy Headlines have ads?

Both Patch and Heavy Headlines show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patch or Heavy Headlines?

Patch ships an update every 2 months, and Heavy Headlines every 5 months. Most recently, Patch was updated on September 24, 2026 and Heavy Headlines on September 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.*