Comparison

PatchPulse vs Hinty

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PatchPulse

This app helps gamers stay informed about their favorite games by tracking updates, patch notes, news, and deals. It provides concise summaries of changes and community sentiment, along with personalized recommendations and library syncing.

Highlights
  • Track game updates and patch notes
  • Receive notifications for game changes
  • Save articles and deals for later
  • Personalized game recommendations
  • Sync game library and track playtime
  • Distraction-free dark design
Features
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PatchPulse helps gamers stay on top of the games they love without the noise. Track updates, patch notes, news, and deals across your favorite games in one clean app. See what changed and why it matters with quick, readable summaries and community sentiment. Features: Browse the latest patch notes and updates Follow games to stay notified about changes Save patches, deals, and news for later Discover games with personalized recommendations Connect accounts to sync your library and track playtime Dark, distraction-free design built for gamers PatchPulse is your hub for staying updated, discovering games, and playing smarter. Terms of Service: https://patchpulse.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://patchpulse.app/privacy

About

Hinty

Features
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Never interrupt your gaming session by stumbling through wikis and forums again. Stuck on a boss? Can't find that hidden item? Wondering which build is actually worth your time? Just ask. Our AI does all the boring searching for you and delivers up-to-date, accurate answers about the games you play. It scours wikis, forums, patch notes, and even YouTube videos — so you don't have to. Why our users love it: Instant answers, zero tab-switching. Get the info you need without ever leaving your game or digging through outdated guides. Always current. Game metas change fast. Our AI pulls from the latest sources, so you're never following a strategy that got patched out months ago. Works for any game. From sprawling RPGs to competitive shooters, indie gems to live-service giants — if there's info out there, we'll find it. Spoiler-aware. Get help with exactly what you're stuck on, without ruining what comes next. How it works: Ask a question in plain language — "How do I beat the final boss in NG+?" or "Best early-game weapon?" Our AI searches trusted sources in seconds. Get a clear, accurate answer and jump back into the action. Stop alt-tabbing. Start playing. Download now and turn hours of searching into seconds of asking. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PatchPulse4 screens
Hinty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PatchPulse at 15.0 against Hinty's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PatchPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hinty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatchPulse ships an update every 5 days, Hinty weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PatchPulse versus Hinty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchPulseHinty
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancis Andy Jay SupsuponAnwar Saad

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatchPulse

Subscriptions2
  • PatchPulse Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PatchPulse Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Hinty

Subscriptions2
  • Hinty Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Hinty Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is PatchPulse free?
PatchPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hinty free?
Hinty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PatchPulse or Hinty have ads?
Neither PatchPulse nor Hinty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatchPulse or Hinty?
PatchPulse ships an update every 5 days, and Hinty weekly. Most recently, PatchPulse was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hinty on October 17, 2026.

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