# Hobby Lobby vs CATHOLICALLY

The clearest difference is rating: CATHOLICALLY at 5.0 against Hobby Lobby's 3.2. CATHOLICALLY also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hobby Lobby's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 15) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CATHOLICALLY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hobby Lobby has 1.6K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hobby Lobby ships an update every 6 months, CATHOLICALLY every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hobby Lobby | CATHOLICALLY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobby-lobby/id535562583/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholically/id1619476986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/534544354) | [RAPID ACCELERATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550929304) |

## What reviewers say

### Hobby Lobby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobby-lobby/id535562583)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover a vast selection of over 75,000 products for crafts, home decor, and hobbies. Browse weekly ads for savings and easily locate nearby stores for an enriched shopping experience.

**Highlights:** Browse weekly ad, Locate nearby stores, Vast product selection, Craft supplies, Home accents, Custom framing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Helpful customer service
- 💕 Great selection of products
- 🌟 Enjoyable in-store experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable app
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🔒 Frustrating login issues
- 🤯 Confusing navigation and user experience
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app

**Reported bugs**

- Constant app crashes and freezes
- Items disappearing from cart
- Inability to complete purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to check in-store inventory
- Option to order online for in-store pickup
- Improved search with filters and sorting
- Seamless login and account management


### CATHOLICALLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholically/id1619476986)

Discover a curated selection of Catholic gifts for yourself, family, and friends. This app offers a convenient way to browse and find meaningful religious items.

**Highlights:** Catholic gift selection, Family and friend gifting, Browse religious items, Convenient shopping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hobby Lobby free?

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

### Is CATHOLICALLY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hobby Lobby or CATHOLICALLY?

CATHOLICALLY is rated higher. Hobby Lobby averages 3.2 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while CATHOLICALLY averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Hobby Lobby or CATHOLICALLY have ads?

Neither Hobby Lobby nor CATHOLICALLY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hobby Lobby or CATHOLICALLY?

Hobby Lobby ships an update every 6 months, and CATHOLICALLY every 4 months. Most recently, Hobby Lobby was updated on September 25, 2026 and CATHOLICALLY on June 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.*