# Siddur Torah Ohr, Chabad — The Smart Siddur by Shafeh.org

> Smart prayer guide for Jewish services with automatic content display. (iPhone/iPad app by Shersheial Borisute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siddur-torah-ohr-chabad/id1065612931 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shersheial Borisute](https://appshunter.io/developer/917018908)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 210 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siddur-torah-ohr-chabad/id1065612931/reviews.md

## What is Siddur Torah Ohr, Chabad?

Special features:
 - Add your "name pesukim" at the end of Shemona Esreh 
 - Kiddush Levana.
 - Me’ein Shalosh
 - Knows which Tefillah you'll need at any given time by tapping "Daven"
 - The daily Tehillim
 - Tehillim for age
 - Displays the relevant Kriah for every Holiday - Rosh Chodesh, Chol Hamoed, Fastday etc.
 - Only will display whats needed (i.e. Morid Hatal, Tefilin for men etc.)
 - Inserts special paragraphs (i.e. Yaaleh Veyavo, Hallel, etc.) at the correct place, and inserts special Tefilos for different times of year (i.e. Aseres Yemei Teshuva, Chol Hamoed, etc)

Web: Shafeh.org

## Key features

- Personalized prayer additions
- Automatic prayer selection
- Daily Tehillim
- Holiday Kriah display
- Special paragraph insertions
- Kiddush Levana
- Me’ein Shalosh

## What do users think of Siddur Torah Ohr, Chabad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Automatically adjusts prayers based on the day
- 📱 Comprehensive siddur with Tehillim included
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🎨 Customizable font sizes and text colors
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 📖 Includes daily Tehillim with customizable chapters
- 🔄 Regular updates with special prayers for holidays
- 🌟 Clean and clear layout
- ✨ Includes Rebbe and Rebbetzin Kapitel options

**Cons**

- 🔴 Limited to Chabad/Lubavitch nusach only
- 🚫 No Ashkenaz or Sefard nusach options
- ⚠️ Incorrect liturgical text in some prayers
- 🐛 Date/time synchronization issues
- 📝 Missing some traditional blessings and prayers
- 🔧 Occasional bugs with holiday-specific adjustments

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect word 'Mehaira' added to Retzai in Shemona Esrai
- Tachanun appears on days it shouldn't (Chabad custom)
- Missing Rosh Chodesh additions during Chanukah
- Missing Veten Beracha in Amida
- Modim DeRabanan not properly separated from regular Modim
- Removed blessings for Tallit and Shelo Asani Isha
- Incorrect gender variations in some prayers
- Missing Kaddish Titkabal option
- App not updating seasonal prayers (Mashiv Haruach, Tal Umatar)
- Hoshanas incorrect during Sukkot
- Musaf offerings not updating properly
- Al Naharos Bavel incorrectly offered as option during Bentching on Shabbat Mevorchim

**Most requested features**

- Add Ashkenaz nusach option
- Add Sefard nusach option
- Add other nusachim (Eidut Hamizrach, etc.)
- Dark mode option
- Auto-scrolling feature for hands-free reading
- Page-turning option instead of scrolling
- Better Tehillim index for quick navigation
- Compass feature to show direction to Israel
- Notification toggle to minimize distractions
- Portrait mode lock option
- Custom daily Tehillim chapters for Shacharit
- Pin favorite prayers to top of list
- Add Asher Yatzar prayer
- Add Al Hamichya and Borei Nifshot blessings
- Add Mishnayot for souls
- White on black display option
- Open source the application

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siddur-torah-ohr-chabad/id1065612931/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Compass!!!

*2026-08-07, version 1.36*

awesome addendum

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-05-01, version 1.36*

Thanks for wonderful app. Can please fix errors in the text of mincha erev shabbos??

### 5/5 — Never seen a better Siddur

*2026-03-09*

This has all I need and more. Pleasantly surprised it had tehillim so I didn’t need another app for that. I’m constantly surprised how many features this has.

### 5/5 — Yasher koach!

*2026-02-01*

Amazing app, use it all the time. May the zechus of helping so many Yidden make you and yours in good standing. All the best. Sincerely ,

### 3/5 — Mistake

*2025-10-10, version 1.35*

They added the word “Mehaira” to retzai in Shemona Esrai

### 1/5 — Nusech

*2025-06-30, version 1.35*

Y is it only nusach lubab

### 5/5 — Good

*2025-06-03, version 1.35*

לפי מנהג חב״ד - אין אומרים תחנון מר״ח סיון עד י״ב בחודש.
בפועל בתפילה מופיע תחנון וכן בק״ש שעל המיטה וכדו׳.
כדאי לתקן את זה שלא להטעות את הציבור.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2025-05-14, version 1.35*

I use every day, thank you so much!

### 5/5 — Good

*2025-03-24, version 1.35*

יחי המלך,הרבי מליובאוויטש ב770

### 5/5 — Great app!!

*2025-03-08, version 1.35*

Very good app

Just wondering, the app always give the option for Al Naharos Bavel in Bentching of M”S, isn’t it always meant to be Shir Hamalot?

## Frequently asked questions about Siddur Torah Ohr, Chabad

### What does the Siddur Torah Ohr, Chabad app do?

This app serves as a smart prayer guide for Jewish services. It automatically displays the correct prayers and relevant insertions for daily prayers, holidays, and special occasions. Users can also add personalized verses to their prayers.

### What are the key features of this prayer app?

Key features include the ability to add personal 'name pesukim', automatic display of necessary prayers and insertions (like Morid Hatal or Yaaleh Veyavo), daily Tehillim readings, holiday-specific Kriah, Kiddush Levana, and Me’ein Shalosh.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### What kind of prayers and services does it cover?

The app covers a wide range of Jewish prayers and services, including daily prayers, holiday readings for Rosh Chodesh, Chol Hamoed, and Fastdays, as well as special prayers for different times of the year like Aseres Yemei Teshuva.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for Jewish individuals who want a smart and convenient way to follow daily prayers and holiday services. It's particularly useful for those who appreciate automatic guidance and the ability to personalize their prayer experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.36.7 — 2026-08-15

- Improved Whole Tehillim performance for faster opening, smoother navigation.
  - Corrected the placement of לדוד by Mincha: Kaddish Shalem now appears before לדוד.
  - Corrected bedtime Shema Tachnun rules after sunset, including Motzaei Tisha B’Av and the night before "Erev" days.

### 1.36 — 2026-01-22

- Refreshed design
- some text improvements
- compass 
-

### 1.35 — 2024-02-22

Bug fixes

### 1.34.0 — 2023-12-06

Update ותן טל ומטר לברכה.

### 1.33.0 — 2023-04-26

Sefira Updates
Darkmode improvement

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