# Hymns Radio vs Patch+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hymns Radio at free against Patch+'s subscription. Hymns Radio also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (90% vs 70%). Patch+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Hymns Radio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Hymns Radio's written reviews are positive against 70% of Patch+'s.

Hymns Radio ships an update every 7 months, Patch+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hymns Radio | Patch+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hymns-radio/id580799652/reviews)** | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-plus/id1627757045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Cooley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403562945) | [Majesty Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627757287) |

## What reviewers say

### Hymns Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hymns-radio/id580799652)

This app offers a continuous stream of high-quality hymns rich in Biblical truth. Enjoy the music with in-app lyrics, a convenient sleep timer, and CarPlay compatibility.

**Highlights:** 24/7 hymn stream, In-app lyrics, Sleep timer, CarPlay support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Uplifting hymns and music
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🙏 Spiritually uplifting and a blessing
- ⏱️ Timer and alarm functions appreciated
- 🚫 No advertisements in free apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎶 Songs with backbeats, not for spirit
- 🎶 Missing like/dislike/skip functions
- 🎶 Wishes for more young people songs
- 🐛 Hymns have started to skip
- 🐛 Skipping doesn't stop, every 30-40 seconds

**Reported bugs**

- Hymns skip every 30-40 seconds
- App stops after playing for a while and needs to be turned on again
- App crashes or buffers after 5 seconds of audio
- App is not working after an update

**Requested features**

- Add a like/dislike/skip function
- Sing more young people songs
- Display lyrics within the app on screen
- Add scripture and commentary to the app on screen
- Update the app to remove skipping


### Patch+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-plus/id1627757045)

Explore a vast library of audio adventures, music, and videos from Patch the Pirate and Majesty Music. Stream content directly to your device after creating an account and subscribing.

**Highlights:** Audio adventures, Music library, Video content, Streaming service, Content discovery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hymns Radio free?

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

### Is Patch+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hymns Radio or Patch+?

Hymns Radio is rated higher. Hymns Radio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Patch+ averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do Hymns Radio or Patch+ have ads?

Neither Hymns Radio nor Patch+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hymns Radio or Patch+?

Hymns Radio ships an update every 7 months, and Patch+ every 5 months. Most recently, Hymns Radio was updated on October 17, 2026 and Patch+ on October 14, 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.*