# PatchPulse vs Back On Air

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Back On Air at none against PatchPulse's 2. PatchPulse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PatchPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Back On Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PatchPulse against 5.0 for Back On Air. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatchPulse | Back On Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchpulse/id6757092034/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-on-air-tv-renewals/id6790140579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Francis Andy Jay Supsupon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864454357) | [Simple Bytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872812981) |

## What reviewers say

### PatchPulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchpulse/id6757092034)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PatchPulse Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PatchPulse Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Back On Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-on-air-tv-renewals/id6790140579)

This app tracks the renewal status of your favorite TV shows, providing instant updates on whether they are coming back, have a confirmed return date, are in limbo, or have ended. It offers push notifications for announcements and a calendar view of upcoming premiere dates without ads or requiring an account.

**Highlights:** Renewal status updates, Push notifications for announcements, Premiere date calendar, Show tracking and sorting, Silent following of shows, Ad-free experience, No account required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatchPulse free?

PatchPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Back On Air free?

Back On Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PatchPulse or Back On Air?

PatchPulse and Back On Air are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do PatchPulse or Back On Air have ads?

Neither PatchPulse nor Back On Air shows ads.

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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.*