---
schema_type: "SoftwareApplication"
entity_type: "Mobile Application"
app_name: "Christian Hymns 3.4.0"
developer_entity: "David Clark"
bundle_id: "org.uk.christianhymns.app"
app_store_id: "1000658062"
category: "Book"
primary_platform: "ios"
primary_monetization: "Subscription"
offline_capable: false
market_region: "US"
platforms: "iOS & Android"
app_last_updated: "2026-03-11"
report_date: "2026-08-25"
last_verified: "2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z"
report_version: "3.4.1"
total_reviews: 2
overall_rating: 3
sentiment: "Mixed"
sentiment_score: 45
confidence: "medium"
confidence_score: 0.6
top_praise_theme: "The extensive collection of hymns and spiritual songs provides a valuable resource for church worship"
top_complaint_theme: "Recent updates caused significant instability including app crashes and the loss of saved user favorites"
review_sample_size: 35
total_review_count: 35
analyzed_review_count: 35
data_age_days: 36
momentum_velocity: "maintenance"
intelligence_version: 3
tags: ["book", "subscription", "mixed sentiment", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "church", "members", "individuals"]
canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/apps/christian-hymns-3-4-0"
license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0"
content_version: "v2"
---

# Christian Hymns 3.4.0 Intelligence Report

## TL;DR {#tldr}

- **Category**: Book · Subscription
- **Signal**: Rating 3 · Sentiment Mixed
- **Recent focus**: Recent updates caused significant instability including app crashes and the loss of saved user favorites (top complaint) · The extensive collection of hymns and spiritual songs provides a valuable resource for church worship (top praise)

> **TL;DR:** Christian Hymns 3.4.0 is a book app by David Clark, rated 3/5 by 2 users, with Mixed user sentiment (45/100), available on iOS & Android.
>
> **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** - Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence.

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> **Key Insight:** Christian Hymns 3.4.0 shows Mixed sentiment (3/5 from 2 reviews) - users praise the extensive collection of hymns and spiritual songs provides a valuable resource for church worship but report issues with recent updates caused significant instability including app crashes and the loss of saved user favorites.
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## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Rating** | 3/5 (2 reviews) |
| **User Mood** | Mixed |
| **Category** | Book |
| **Developer** | David Clark |
| **Pricing** | Subscription |
| **Platforms** | iOS & Android |
| **Confidence** | Medium (0.6/1.0) |
| **Data Age** | 36d |

## Metadata & Market Performance
- **Publisher:** David Clark
- **Category:** Book
- **Target Audience:** Church members and individuals seeking digital access to the Christian Hymns collection for worship or personal study.
- **Platforms:** iOS & Android
- **Version Reviewed:** 3.4.1
- **Report Date:** 2026-08-25
- **Signal Count:** 35 reviews analyzed
- **Confidence:** Medium (0.6/1.0)
- **App Store ID (iOS):** 1000658062
- **Bundle ID:** org.uk.christianhymns.app
- **Google Play ID:** org.uk.christianhymns.app
- **Performance Trend:** Declining
- **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-08-25

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## Executive Snapshot
**What it is:** Christian Hymns is a digital worship resource for church members, providing a searchable library of hymns and audio accompaniments on iOS and Android.
**Why users hire it:** The app removes the physical burden of carrying printed hymnals by providing instant access to a vast collection of lyrics and tunes for individual practice.
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## App DNA (Features & Intent)
- **[Standard] Hymn and Tune Library:** Collection of 942 hymns and 1300 tunes accessible via title, author, or verse search.
  * *User Intent:* Users want to quickly find relevant content or features.
- **[Differentiator] Copyrighted Content Unlock:** Access to in-copyright hymns and tunes via in-app purchase.
- **[Standard] Customizable Reading View:** Adjustable font size, font type, and background color for hymn text.
  * *User Intent:* Users value self-expression and personalized experiences.
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## Market Position {#market-position}

Christian Hymns maintains a niche presence in the Book category with a 3-star rating on iOS. The lack of Android ratings suggests a primary focus on the Apple ecosystem, limiting reach in the broader mobile market.
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## Monetization Strategy
- **Model:** Subscription
- **Tiers:** Free access to out-of-copyright hymns, Paid unlock for in-copyright hymns via IAP
- **Analysis:** The model is transitioning from one-time purchases to a subscription-based structure to support ongoing feature development.

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## 🟡 User Sentiment (Medium Confidence: 35 of 35 reviews analyzed) {#user-sentiment}
- **Overall Rating:** 3/5
- **Platform Split:** iOS 3.0/5 (2 ratings)
- **Overall Sentiment:** Mixed

### Top Praises
- **The extensive collection of hymns and spiritual songs provides a valuable resource for church worship**
- **Audio accompaniments allow users to learn tunes and sing along effectively in their own time**

### Top Complaints (Impact Areas)

- **Recent updates caused significant instability including app crashes and the loss of saved user favorites**

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## SWOT Analysis {#swot}

**Core Strengths:**
- Extensive 942-hymn library provides a comprehensive resource for church worship

**Growth Levers:**
- Integration of sheet music viewing would address a top-requested feature from the user base


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## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes}

Market positioning has shifted to acknowledge a primary reliance on the Apple ecosystem, while the SWOT analysis now explicitly links technical instability to the erosion of daily active habits.

**Overall trend**: Declining
**Compared at**: 2026-08-25

### High-impact changes
- **[Shifted] Platform Focus Clarification** (positioning)

### Medium-impact changes
- **[Added] Instability Impact on Retention** (swot)
- **[Shifted] Executive Summary Scope** (positioning)

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## What's New

- **Latest (v3.4.1, 5 months ago):** Upgraded MIDI playback quality and controls, alongside refined pitch and tempo adjustment tools.
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## App Momentum (Maintenance) {#momentum}

- Ships bug fixes at 24-week cadence.
- Last major release five months ago.

> **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 166 days since last update

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## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what}

Christian Hymns 3.4.0 is a book app.
With a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, it shows mixed user reception.

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> **Bottom Line:** Restoring core stability and data persistence is necessary to prevent further churn, as the current instability outweighs the benefits of the new subscription model. Addressing these technical regressions will stabilize the user base before further monetization shifts.
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**Best for:** Church members and individuals seeking digital access to the Christian Hymns collection for worship or personal study.

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### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves)

- [ ] [INVEST] Rebuild user-favorites persistence logic because recent updates wiped saved lists → restore user trust
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### Outlook: Declining

The app is currently in a maintenance-only cadence with no active feature expansion, leaving it vulnerable to technical decay. Unless the developer restores stability and functional support channels, the shift to a subscription model will likely accelerate user churn.

- 🔴 Recent instability and data loss in the latest update erode the daily active habit, which compounds the rating drag already visible on iOS.
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## Key Metrics Summary

| Metric | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Overall Rating | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 |
| Sentiment | Mixed (45/100) |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Pricing Model | Subscription |
| Platforms | iOS & Android |
| Key Features | 3 analyzed |
| Trend | Declining |
| Outlook | Declining |
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## Competitor Comparison

| App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Christian Hymns 3.4.0** (this app) | 3/5 | Mixed | David Clark |
| [[박한평 문장집] 필사, 마음건강, 동기부여, 명언](https://marlvel.ai/apps/sproutgrowlabs-hanpyeong-free) | N/A/5 | N/A | SPROUTGROWLABS |
| [옛글들 - 소설, 수필, 시](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--383) | N/A/5 | N/A | kim juyoung |
| [박한평 문장집 : 필사, 마음건강, 동기부여, 명언](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-sproutgrowlabs-hanpyeong) | N/A/5 | N/A | SPROUTGROWLABS |
| [두란노 비전통독](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--969) | 3.3/5 | N/A | Duranno |
| [스마트 성경과찬송가 - 피아노반주, 개역개정,새번역](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--191) | 4.3/5 | N/A | Eugene Song |

## Company Profile
- **Developer:** David Clark
- **Website:** [https://www.christianhymns.org.uk/#/](https://www.christianhymns.org.uk/#/)
- **Social:** [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch)

## Data Sources & Links
- **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/christian-hymns-3-4-0/id1000658062?uo=4)
- **Google Play:** [View on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.uk.christianhymns.app&hl=en&gl=us)
- **Dev Site:** [Official Website](https://www.christianhymns.org.uk/#/)
- **Sources:** Developer website content, App store metadata, User reviews.

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## Frequently Asked Questions {#faq}

### Is Christian Hymns free to use?

The app is free to download and provides access to out-of-copyright hymns. Access to in-copyright content requires an in-app purchase, and the developer is transitioning to a subscription model for new features.

### Does Christian Hymns work offline?

Users report dissatisfaction with audio playback functionality following recent updates, and offline access to audio accompaniments is currently inconsistent.

### Can I view sheet music in the app?

Currently, the app does not support sheet music viewing. This is a top-requested feature by users who wish to support their musical study.

## Methodology {#methodology}

This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline:

1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** - Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps.
2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** - Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks.
3. **User Sentiment Analysis** - Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction into synthesised themes (no verbatim quotes).
4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** - Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category.
5. **Intelligence Synthesis** - Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights.

- **Confidence Score:** 0.6/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality)
- **Reviews Analyzed:** 35
- **Data Sources:** user reviews, developer website, App Store metadata
- **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform
- **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence.
- **Report Age:** 36 days since last refresh

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