Report updated Apr 6, 2026
CSHymns
v2.3.4Members of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) church who require a portable, bilingual digital hymn book for worship and personal devotion.
What Is CSHymns?
Launched Jun 11, 2015
Updated Nov 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Seamless switching between Yoruba and English versions of hymns within the app
Social features allowing users to share opinions, follow friends, and connect with other worshippers
Ability for users to upload and listen to their own audio hymn recordings
Full access to hymn content without requiring an active internet connection
Create and organize custom hymn lists for specific services like Sunday, Harvest, or Naming ceremonies
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate content value, but report offline functionality issues and app stability and responsiveness.”
What Users Love
Makes hymn learning more easier
Brilliant and spiritual hymns to praise God
Pain Points
you will need your network to literally do everything even in offline mode
Why must I on my data before using this hymn book??
it doesn't respond each time I wish to use it
The hymns are not opening after clicking on the selected one
High confidence · 61 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | #52 | ▼32 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Bilingual Yoruba/English support
- Unique community and social features
- User-generated audio content capabilities
Cons
- Forced online requirement despite 'offline' marketing
- Significant technical instability and sluggishness
- Content inaccuracies compared to physical hymn books
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Fix offline mode to capture users in low-connectivity regions
- Improve Yoruba content accuracy to become the 'gold standard' app
- Consolidate the Aladura movement market
Market Threats
- Aggregator apps combining multiple denominations
- Direct competitors with better technical reliability
- Rapidly declining App Store visibility and rankings
Who competes with CSHymns?
What are the key takeaways?
CSHymns is a frustrating book app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.5/5 rating from 449 reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate content value, though offline functionality issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Members of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) church who require a portable, bilingual digital hymn book for worship and personal devotion.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The developer uses a split monetization strategy, offering a free experience on Android while charging a flat fee for the iOS version, which may be contributing to higher user expectations and subsequent frustration on Apple devices.
iOS Version
2.3.4
Android Version
2.2.7
Release Date
Jun 11, 2015
iOS Price
$4.99
Android Price
Free
Developer
Adesegun Adesegun