# Patch vs 06880

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 06880 at 100% against Patch's 58%. 06880 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Patch's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 194) 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.

06880 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patch has 26K ratings behind it against 194, 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 06880's.

Patch ships an update every 2 months, 06880 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patch | 06880 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-everything-local/id430049632/reviews) | **[4.9 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/06880/id6461868678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 194 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088403234) | [06880 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702765982) |

## 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


### 06880

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/06880/id6461868678)

Stay informed and entertained with local news, events, history, and opinions from a specific Connecticut town. This app delivers all content directly to your phone, with search and bookmarking features.

**Highlights:** Local news and updates, Upcoming event listings, Historical content, Opinion pieces, Photo galleries, Searchable archives, Customizable notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patch free?

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

### Is 06880 free?

06880 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patch or 06880?

06880 is rated higher. Patch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while 06880 averages 4.9 from 194 ratings.

### Do Patch or 06880 have ads?

Patch shows ads; 06880 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patch or 06880?

Patch ships an update every 2 months, and 06880 every 4 days. Most recently, Patch was updated on September 29, 2026 and 06880 on September 26, 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.*