# Minchat Refael — A complete ashkenazi Siddur

> Premium native Ashkenazi Siddur for iPhone and iPad with accurate halachic times. (iPhone/iPad app by JORGE ALBERTO FERNANDEZ OSORIO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minchat-refael/id6811360728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JORGE ALBERTO FERNANDEZ OSORIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811360730)
- Category: Utilities, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minchat-refael/id6811360728/reviews.md

## What is Minchat Refael?

Minjat Refael is a premium native siddur for iPhone and iPad, rebuilt from the ground up in Swift 6 for speed, clarity and halachic accuracy.

PRAYERS THAT MATCH THE DAY
The app knows the Hebrew date, the Parasha and the Omer, and adjusts your tefilot automatically: Tachanun is omitted when it should be, and seasonal insertions such as Mashiv HaRuach and Tal U'Matar follow the Hebrew calendar and your location (Israel or Diaspora).

ACCURATE ZMANIM
Solar times are calculated locally with NOAA astronomical algorithms, so halachic times are precise wherever you are — no connection required.

BUILT FOR READING
Immersive reading mode hides every distraction with a single tap. Pinch to resize the text, switch to dark mode, and read Hebrew in Taamey David CLM and Crimson Text, chosen for liturgical clarity.

ALWAYS UP TO DATE, ALWAYS OFFLINE
Texts, modules and halachot sync in the background and download in seconds. Everything is stored on your device, so the siddur works with no signal at all.

PARASHAT HASHAVUA AND FESTIVAL READINGS
Read the weekly portion and the special readings for Yamim Tovim, rendered right-to-left with full fidelity.

MESSAGES FROM YOUR COMMUNITY
Receive halachot, announcements and event notices in an in-app inbox that works offline.

FULLY BILINGUAL
Complete Spanish and English localization, including Hebrew dates and a correctly formatted Omer count in both languages.

MINYAN MODE (optional one-time purchase)
Unlock the material that is only recited with a quorum: the complete Torah reading with the aliyot and blessings, the Chazan's repetition of the Amidah, Birkat Cohanim, Kedusha, every form of Kaddish and Avinu Malkeinu. One purchase, yours for life — no subscription.

Made with care for the Jewish community.

## Key features

- Automatic prayer adjustments based on Hebrew date and location
- Accurate local solar time calculations
- Immersive reading mode with text resizing and dark mode
- Offline functionality for all content
- Weekly portion and festival readings
- In-app inbox for community messages
- Bilingual Spanish and English localization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minyan Features | $1.99 | one-time |


## Is Minchat Refael safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Minchat Refael.

## Is Minchat Refael legit?

Minchat Refael appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Minchat Refael is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minchat-refael/id6811360728/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Siddur!!!

*2026-09-23*

With this digital siddur in your pocket  you can now claim ‘have app, will daven’

### 1/5 — Not in Spanish

*2026-09-21*

I was really hoping I had finally found a Spanish Sidur app but this wasn’t it. It’s in English, transliterated, and Hebrew. I even paid the $1.99 in hopes that would “unlock” the Spanish but it didn’t. It would be a fine app if it was what was advertised. Otherwise, it works fine for anyone looking for a regular Siddur.

**Developer response:** Saludos! Hemos solucionado el inconveniente de la selección de idiomas. Ahora puedes cambiar entre inglés y español en el menú de configuración sin tener que cambiar el idioma de tu teléfono. Solo debes actualizar la  app. Agradecemos si cambias tu calificación!

## Frequently asked questions about Minchat Refael

### What is Minchat Refael?

Minchat Refael is a premium native Siddur designed for iPhone and iPad. It offers halachic accuracy, automatic prayer adjustments based on the Hebrew calendar and location, and an immersive reading experience.

### Does Minchat Refael work offline?

Yes, Minchat Refael is designed to work completely offline. All texts, modules, and halachot are stored on your device, allowing you to access them without an internet connection.

### How does Minchat Refael handle prayer adjustments?

The app automatically adjusts prayers based on the Hebrew date, Parasha, and Omer count. It omits Tachanun when necessary and includes seasonal insertions like Mashiv HaRuach and Tal U'Matar according to your location and the Hebrew calendar.

### What are the reading features of Minchat Refael?

Minchat Refael features an immersive reading mode that hides distractions with a tap. You can pinch to resize text, switch to dark mode, and read Hebrew in specially chosen fonts for liturgical clarity.

### What is Minyan Mode in Minchat Refael?

Minyan Mode is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks material recited only with a quorum. This includes the complete Torah reading with aliyot and blessings, the Chazan's repetition of the Amidah, and various forms of Kaddish and Avinu Malkeinu.

### Is Minchat Refael available in other languages?

Yes, Minchat Refael is fully bilingual, offering complete Spanish and English localization. This includes correctly formatted Hebrew dates and Omer counts in both languages.

### What is the update frequency for Minchat Refael?

Minchat Refael was last updated on September 23, 2026, with version 1.2. The app's description indicates that texts, modules, and halachot sync in the background and download in seconds, suggesting regular updates for content.

### What is the user rating for Minchat Refael?

Minchat Refael has a current rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-10-05

What's new in version 1.4
• The text of the Amidah now adapts to each service:
  – "Ki shem Adonai ekra" is said only at Minchah.
  – "Sim shalom" appears only at Shacharit, while Minchah and Arvit use "Shalom rav".
  – Arvit no longer shows the Chazzan's repetition of the Amidah.

### 1.3 — 2026-09-25

Bug fixes on parashat hasavua content

### 1.2 — 2026-09-23

Language selector included in settings

### 1.1 — 2026-09-19

App icon changed

### 1.0 — 2026-09-18

No release notes.

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