# Patch vs Gallup Today

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gallup Today at 100% against Patch's 58%. Gallup Today also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Patch's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 1) and chart position (#148 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.

Gallup Today 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 1, 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 Gallup Today's.

Patch ships an update every 2 months, Gallup Today weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patch | Gallup Today |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-everything-local/id430049632/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gallup-today/id6796448372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Patch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088403234) | [Nilay Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796448374) |

## What reviewers say

### Patch

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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


### Gallup Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gallup-today/id6796448372)

This app provides verified local news and safety alerts for Gallup, New Mexico, and McKinley County. It features community reporting, obituaries, and local business listings, with content directly from official sources.

**Highlights:** Verified local news from official sources, Real-time safety and emergency alerts, Obituaries with guest book and memorial features, Comprehensive local business directory, Community event listings, Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Diné Bizaad, Gujarati)

**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 Gallup Today free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patch or Gallup Today?

Gallup Today is rated higher. Patch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Gallup Today averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Patch or Gallup Today have ads?

Patch shows ads; Gallup Today does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patch or Gallup Today?

Patch ships an update every 2 months, and Gallup Today weekly. Most recently, Patch was updated on October 13, 2026 and Gallup Today on September 30, 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.*