Hymns Ancient & Modern
Hymns Ancient & Modern is a reference app for iOS that provides digital access to the 2013 hymn collection for clergy and musicians.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the physical burden of carrying heavy hymn books during worship planning and service preparation, which is the primary friction for church leaders.
For Church members, musicians, and clergy requiring digital access to the Hymns Ancient & Modern collection for worship services.
What does it look like?
Key features
Access to words for over 840 hymns and songs from the 2013 edition.
Locate hymns by number, first line, author, composer, theme, Bible reference, or Church calendar.
Create and save personal collections of hymns.
How much does it cost?
Subscription model with a 30-day trial period, charging in local currency via iTunes.
Velocity
Steady developmentShow more...
Who built it?
Hymns Ancient and Modern
7 apps tracked · Reference
Daily Prayer
Reflections for Daily Prayer
Lectionary
Time to Pray
Sunday Worship
Church TimesUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Hymns Ancient & Modern
How's the Reference market?
Hymns Ancient & Modern occupies a specialized niche in the Reference category, focusing on traditional hymnody. The app's subscription-only model positions it as a professional tool for church leaders rather than a casual consumer app.
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Key takeaways for Hymns Ancient & Modern
Where is it heading?
The market for digital liturgical resources is stable but niche. Hymns Ancient & Modern remains advantaged by its specific brand association with the 2013 edition, though growth is constrained by the subscription barrier.
- The 30-day trial provides a clear conversion window, but the lack of a free tier likely caps the total addressable market.
The SWOT
- Cross-device sync via account login creates a persistent user library that increases switching costs.
- Expanding the collection to include contemporary music could broaden appeal to younger worship leaders.
Next best moves
Ship a lite free tier with limited access to core hymns because the current subscription-only model limits top-of-funnel conversion → increase user base.
The counter-intuitive read
The subscription-only model is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app transitioned from an undefined subscription model to a structured 30-day trial and tiered subscription system. This change clarifies the monetization path for professional worship planners while highlighting the lack of a free tier as a primary barrier to entry.
Bottom line
Hymns Ancient & Modern maintains a stable position by digitizing a specific, high-value liturgical collection. The subscription model effectively monetizes professional worship planners, but the lack of a permanent free tier limits the funnel to those already committed to the 2013 edition.
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Is Hymns Ancient & Modern free to use?
Can I sync my hymn lists across devices?
What is the difference between this app and free hymn websites?
Does the app work offline?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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