# Real Clear Daf — user reviews > 74 indexed App Store user reviews of Real Clear Daf by Real Clear Daf Inc., rated 4.80/5 from 191 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-clear-daf/id904872089/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-clear-daf/id904872089.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 176 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 3 ## What do users think of Real Clear Daf? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 📚 Crystal clear and concise shiur explanations - ✨ Innovative text highlighting feature synchronized with audio - 🎚️ Adjustable playback speed (multiple speeds available) - 📱 User-friendly and intuitive app interface - ⚡ Fast download options for offline learning - 🎯 Comprehensive coverage of entire Shas - 👨‍🏫 Rabbi Wise's engaging and articulate teaching style - 🔤 Both Hebrew and English text versions available - 💬 Responsive customer support from Rabbi Wise - 🆓 Free app with no paywall - 📍 Perfect for beginners and experienced learners alike - 🚗 Ideal for learning on-the-go (commutes, exercise) - ⏱️ Efficient daf completion in 30 minutes or less - 🎧 High quality audio and text clarity **Cons** - 🐛 Download functionality not working for some users - 📱 Compatibility issues with certain iPhone models (iPhone SE) - 🔐 Login/registration process buggy for international users - ⚠️ App crashes during registration outside USA - 🚫 App blocks access without successful login - ⏩ Pace too fast for some learners **Commonly reported bugs** - Downloads don't work properly - iPhone SE incompatibility despite app store listing - App crashes when changing country during registration - Login process fails for users outside USA - App blocks all access if login fails **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Improved international registration support - Better device compatibility across all iPhone models ## Newest reviews (16 of 74) ### 5/5 — AM-Reviews-613 *2022-02-07* I am filling out this review after speaking with R Shmuel Wise. I emailed him now due to a technical glitch regarding the app and was amazed that he called me within minutes and helped me troubleshoot the problem. We started speaking and R Wise asked me to share publicly the reflections I shared with him privately in order to help others benefit from the app as I have, which of course is the least I can do to show my gratitude for all I have received from this app. I spent the past three years in Harvard Law School and RCD was my companion during exercise and commutes every morning. The shiurim reliably kickstarted my learning each day and helped me ensure that no matter how busy I got, I was always connecting to dvar Hashem - and to klal Yisrael. The clarity and concision of R Wise’s presentation were invaluable during this period. I gained so much from this app and am always recommending it highly to anybody who asks (and many who do not). Thank you, thank you Rabbi Wise for all you have given to me and to Klal Yisrael! May you be zocheh to be marbitz Torah in good health ad meah v’esrim! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2022-01-13, version 6.4* I have been looking for an easy to use app that has a clear yet concise explanation of the Gemara and this was it! Features like downloading single dafs and even full massechtas only add to the ease and convenience. Recommend 100% ### 5/5 — Best App *2021-11-21, version 6.3* The name of the app is very fitting. The Gemara given over is crystal clear and a joy to listen to. They recently added a new feature that highlights the place in the Gemara so it’s great for following along or for jumping in middle of a daf. ### 5/5 — Amazing!! *2021-11-19, version 6.3* This app really changed my life and I use it constantly!! Rabbi wise is so clear and understandable, he really makes the learning clear and easy to breakdown!! ### 5/5 — Incredibly Clear! *2021-07-13* This Daf Yomi shiur is very clear and helps me to understand each Daf. I especially like the highlight feature that helps me follow along as we learn. I have also used this app to listen to the Daf that I have learned in Yeshiva to help me Chazar. Thank you Rabbi Weiss! I would highly recommend this app to anyone looking for a Daf Yomi shiur or to Chazar your own learning. ### 5/5 — Clear *2021-03-14, version 6.1* It’s amazing. It’s so clear!! My name is zev Hofstedter and I just love it so so much!!!! ### 5/5 — Digital Gemara + Teacher *2020-11-27, version 5.6* Best app out there. Most functionality, simplicity, and coverage. Fastest customer service for any help. No better app. Download now! ### 5/5 — Success, masterful and excellent *2020-11-13, version 5.4* The 4.8 overall rating above is sufficient praise that I need not implore my readers with superfluous references of the various objective qualities which appear within the creative masterpiece that comprises this application. -ev ;) ### 5/5 — Clear, understandable and perfect for every level *2020-10-15* I was new to the Talmud last year and really wanted to start the Daf but I have a demanding job and couldn’t manage an in-person class that could work for me. I tried but wasn’t enjoying any of the online or app based classes UNTIL I was introduced to Real Clear Daf - WOW! Rabbi Wise brings extraordinarily clear explanations to the most complex subjects and makes learning the Daf a pure joy I look forward to every day. I have an Artscroll Hebrew English Talmud but without Rabbi Wise I would almost certainly have given up a while ago. His perspective and elucidation anticipates your questions as if you were there with him raising you hand. Thank HaShem for Rabbi Wise and Real Clear Daf. ### 5/5 — Thank you x 1,000 *2020-09-06, version 5.0* THANK YOU for the new app! Keep up the amazing work. I’m “jealous” of your teams schar. :) Reuven. ### 5/5 — Amazing! Thank you Rabbi Wise! *2020-07-03, version 4.11* Real Clear Daf, that’s the perfect explanation. This app allows anyone to learn easily and clearly. I would be nowhere close to where I am today with Daf Yomi without Rabbi Wise’s Real Clear Daf Thank you! Ps. The highlight feature is awesome!! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2020-06-25, version 4.11* It's an amazing shiur very clear very understandable really enjoy it finished many mesechtot with this app!! ### 5/5 — The perfect shiur! *2020-06-23* This app is amazing! R Shmuel Wise gives a clear and precise reading and explanation of the Daf. I have listened to many other shiurim and this was the clearest and most understandable from all of them. If you want a Daf Hayomi shiur that gives you an understanding for the daf without any extra meforshim or (unnecessary) stories than this is the perfect app for you! ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2020-05-07, version 4.10* Thanks so much this app is great I really appreciate it thanks a million Moshiach now ### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER *2020-03-31, version 4.9* It doesn’t only have all of shas at the tip of your fingers but it has a shiur in each Daf! ### 5/5 — Great app *2020-03-19, version 4.9* Such a great app you can hear a shiur on the Daf with the Daf right in front of you - and now the app highlights the line of the Gemara the shiur is up to - makes it so easy to fast forward to the place you want to hear. Thanks for the great app ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — IPhone SE *2021-07-11, version 6.3* Doesn't work with iPhone SE even though app store says it's supposed to. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2020-10-06, version 5.2* It doesn’t work ### 2/5 — App crashes *2020-01-09, version 4.6* App crashes when trying to register. Part of the startup is to register with a phone number. I live outside of the USA. Every time I click on the country to change it from USA, the app crashes. Not usable on my iPhone 10 outside of the USA because I cannot register. ### 4/5 — Mostly Great *2024-07-26, version 6.12* The app works great for the most part. For some reason the downloads don’t work, though. ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2020-05-25, version 4.11* This is very good but waaaaaaaay too fast (for me) !!!!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Clear as Can Be! *2024-12-03* Rabbi Wise has teamed up with an excellent group of developers to create a Dam Yomi app that has all the features anyone would need. 1) Clear and concise shiur given be a master teacher 2) Highlighted text as the shiur is given so you can always find the place 3) Adjustable speed control 4) very fast download option for off-line learning 5) Access to the maggid shiur should you have any questions. 6) always looking to improve Todah Rabbah, Rabbi Wise! ### 5/5 — Novice student *2024-05-05* I’m new at Talmud study but Rabbi Weiss is so engaging, clear, articulate, and easy to listen to, I hate to end my study sessions. I especially like Rabbi Weiss consistent and even toned voice, elucidating difficult subjects and debates. I highly recommend RCD for learning, whether new or experienced. ### 5/5 — Transformative *2024-04-09, version 6.12* Love the app ~highlighting is excellent ~ helps with chazarah ### 5/5 — Beyond beautiful *2023-06-01, version 6.10* Can not possibly express my gratitude for this beautiful app Really the open door for everyone. The highlighting the lines blow me away ### 5/5 — Comprehensive *2023-03-22* The Real Clear Daf app by Rabbi Wise has been very helpful in my study and review of the Gemara. The app is well organized, comprehensive and has improved my understanding dramatically. It’s great for when I’m on the go, in the car, or at home to review. Going through the Daf without much side stories helps keep my mind focused on the learning at hand. I highly recommend this app to all levels of Talmud learners. Get started ASAP and let’s bring moshiach NOW ! **Developer response:** Thank you! ## Most praised reviews (5 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing App!!! *2023-01-02, version 6.9* Highly recommend ### 5/5 — Amazing Magid Shiur and App *2022-11-30, version 6.9* It is such a pleasure to have such a user friendly app to help me learn Daf Yomi, literally at my finger tips!! The Rav is clear and makes the concepts and discussions understandable. Thank you Rabbi Shmuel Wise! ### 5/5 — Real Clear Daf is phenomenal *2022-06-28* I've struggled learning Gemara. Baruch HaShem I found Clear Daf. I began Gemara Rosh Hashanah & got hooked. The shiurim are great & break down the Daf in a tangible way. The Rabbi's voice has four speeds & a yellow pointer to make following along easy. The whole CHAS is available! I believe Real Clear Daf is great for beginners to Talmidchamim. ### 5/5 — Excellent very meaningful *2022-02-18, version 6.5* Many thanks ### 5/5 — A must for anyone interested in starting Daf Yomi *2022-02-16, version 6.5* Rabbi Shmuel Wise’s Daf Yomi shiur is the highlight of my day. He’s fast paced and speaks clearly. Learning with him is simply a pleasure. The app is great, I like to keep it open while I study from a physical Gemara, but the text highlighting is super useful and keeps me from getting distracted. I was always intimidated to start Daf Yomi, but with this app, it has converted from a dream into a reality of my daily schedule! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*