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Disappointing The applications fails in several ways. Worst is that the publisher offers no support and fails to make contact for any support when issues arise. Selections fade out unpredictably when playback is launched. Sections of hymns jump or cut unpredictably. Page turns are unreliable. Requests for support go unanswered.
Printing I paid for the pew and accompaniment editions. Why can I not print a hymn?? I’m at home and need to print a page before I’m back at church (where we have the pew, accompaniment and large print hymnals), but I can’t do it. Am I missing something after paying so much??
Exactly what I wanted This is exactly what I wanted for my personal devotion at a great price. I wonder if it might be worth adding an option to buy a full midi file from inside the app? Thanks for the hard work.
Good, but needs work. I like this because I am always needing a hymnal to plan on the go. But, as an organist, this is not music performer friendly. There needs to be a way to incorporate two page hymns for playing. Other than that,I love this. I look forward to using it for Sunday services!
One verse per page doesn’t work in update - UPDATED The latest update to the app still shows the option to view one verse per page, but the button is grayed out and can not be turned on. Specifically, I was trying with FlexScore Projection (melody) but I tried it with other views as well and it does not work with any of them. UPDATE: The rollout of the updated app was really rough, but they have been very attentive to fixing all the problems. I appreciate them addressing all the issues.
Do not purchase this app I do not even give it one star. No longer able to listen to the tunes or even see the hymns since the last update. Even public domain hymns are said to be copyrighted. Was once an invaluable tool, now a waste of money spent. Says needs network connection although connected to internet. There is not a place to “connect” on the app to clear this message. So very disappointed in what was once a great app for helping learn new hymns.
Suddenly the hymnal is not opening correctly After the last update on November 2, 2020, suddenly the hymnal is no longer working! All I see is just a blank search box on the purple field. It appears that somehow Hynnary.org has lost my subscription. This is really a big problem.
Updated Review Several items that were poorly conceived in the last major update were fixed — for instance not being able to view one verse at a time. The intuitiveness of the app is still an issue. Opening every time to the search screen is tiresome. I wish it opened to my last opened page, as it previously did. They also brought back the 10-key input for hymn numbers—why it was taken away is a wonder. Thank you to the developers who responded quickly to fix the the new fixes. I’m still not entirely clear on why the major update was necessary. In any case, the app is once again useful for quickly pick hymns (and hear the tunes for those of us less musically educated pastors).
Welcome, and unwelcome changes I have used this app every week I have led worship as a Presbyterian pastor. Overall, it’s been positive and very useful. I’m glad they have modernized the app with this latest update. It definitely needed it. Double tap for full screen is good. App feels more responsive overall. but who decided to hide often used features of the app (like search and set list) behind a menu button, requiring one additional tap to access when there is so much space along the top? That’s a crazy decision that favors useless space over function. I find moving between editions, with features like transposition and being able to choose verses (which are great), to be significantly less friendly as apparently choosing a smaller fonts and more restricted space was chosen over larger and more expansive. I find this to be true for all the buttons and menus. I hope that these get fixed or adjusted in updates.
Worthless for accompaniment Many hymns are spread across two pages. With no way to view both pages at the same time, this app is worthless. Why would you even sell the Accompaniment edition when it can’t be used for accompaniment. Mind boggling.
From 37 saved reviews since 21 Oct 2013, all countries.
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“Doesn’t serve purpose I’m an organist who decided to purchase this hymnal so that I wouldn’t have to fuss with the two separate accompaniment books and could…”
“This has been a difficult hymnal to use in general because there are so many two-page accompaniments, and like in other apps such as iBooks or ForScore, I ex…”
“No longer able to listen to the tunes or even see the hymns since the last update.”
“Says needs network connection although connected to internet.”
“Additionally, I would like for it to turn pages for those two-page hymns like any other book, but instead, it turns to the next hymn when I tap on the side o…”
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“Great resource, but two requests I love this resource!”
“Good but could be better As another reviewer stated, having music for the entire song would be helpful, especially when learning a new song.”
“The interface is simple, it's customizable (and in-app purchases allow those of us who aren't playing the piano or organ to get a less expensive version of t…”