# The Koren Tefilla App — user reviews > 23 indexed App Store user reviews of The Koren Tefilla App by Koren Publishers Jerusalem, rated 3.40/5 from 34 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-koren-tefilla-app/id1666548098/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-koren-tefilla-app/id1666548098.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 5 ## Newest reviews (3 of 23) ### 4/5 — Very nice siddur *2023-08-10* I love the commentaries. I can't get the translations side by side though, I have to tap every verse each time. I see the menu for a narration mod but there's nothing there, are you planning to add this later? ### 4/5 — Good Start *2023-06-06* It's a good start but the Birkat HaShanim is missing the bracha for Adot HaMizrach. Please make an update when possible. **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses. Thank you very much for reporting the issue. Since then, we’ve rolled out several updates. We’d love to know if the problem is still occurring so we can address it If relevant, please email us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com so we can help solve this. ### 3/5 — On its way… *2023-03-12* I’ve been trying it for a couple of weeks. For my part I say it’s best experienced on the largest font size, where you have just a few words on screen and can focus better and appreciate the Koren letterforms (i understand that in any review of a koren product you’re supposed to mention the font). It’s new and there are bugs - my beracha mei’ein shalosh is a blank screen, and the app put candle lighting at the same time as shekiah. It would also be helpful if they had an explainer of where their zemanim are coming from. The slider that you use to speed through the parts of the tefilot could be more specific. Finally, the “praying with a minyan” setting is too clever by half, which is also a koren habit. People want to see the words of Kaddish, not just know that they’re answering amen at some point. Still I wouldn’t spend the time reviewing it if I didn’t think it was going to improve. And because I know they care I’ll point out that the dagesh in the taf is sometimes nicely centered and sometimes drifts to the right. Haven’t yet figured out the reason for that one. **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses. Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed and thoughtful feedback — we truly appreciate it. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the core experience and that you're noticing the letterforms - yes, we definitely appreciate a good font mention ;) You're absolutely right that the app is still a work in progress. Our team is actively addressing the bugs you’ve mentioned. Your input helps us understand what users actually want to see. Thank you again for engaging with the app and for believing in what it can become. Feel free to contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com — we’re happy to hear any feedback and help however we can. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-11-26* Every time I try to load the app, it tells me I need to do a download, but whenever I try to do it, the app crashes. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, We're truly sorry for the trouble you've experienced. Please contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com so we can help understand the issue and help fix this as soon as possible to ensure everything works smoothly again. We’re committed to making the app reliable and enjoyable for all users, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. ### 1/5 — Crashing on iOS 26 *2025-10-13* When downloading the content for the select nusach is simply exists. **Developer response:** We thank you for your feedback and sincerely apologize for the trouble. Please email us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com with your device and app details so we can help solve this. ### 2/5 — Loading issues *2025-09-17* This app is great if it loads properly, however it almost never does. It takes forever to load, and if you want to switch nusach you’ve gotta make sure you do it well before. If it loaded it would be a fantastic app, but it just ends up being impractical to actually daven from **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear you’re having trouble with the loading speed. We’d love to help and make sure you get the best experience. We’re constantly working on improving performance. Please reach out to us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com with the details, and we’ll do everything we can to assist. ### 2/5 — Can’t purchase translations or commentary *2023-05-15* As the title says, I can’t purchase an English translation or commentary. When I try, the app tells me that it’s only available for a particular nusach, and asks me if I’d like to switch to that nusach. I say yes *even though that nusach is already selected*, but nothing happens. No purchase option ever appears. An iPad-optimized version of the app would also be good. I love the idea of this app. It’s beautiful to look at and simple to use, but it needs work. **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback — we’re sorry for the trouble you’ve experienced with the translation purchase. If still relevant, please reach out to us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com so we can better understand the issue and help resolve it. We really appreciate suggestions like yours as we continue developing the app. Your input helps us improve it and create the best experience. ### 3/5 — I loved it until I added mods; now there are words missing from the Hebrew *2025-04-01* There may be problems in other places, but the place I just noticed it was the first two blessings of the mincha Amidah. **Developer response:** Thank you very much for reporting the issue. We're very sorry you've been experiencing this. Our goal is to provide the best Tefilla experience for everyone. If still relevant, please contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com so we can help resolve this, and ensure everything works smoothly. ### 3/5 — Still lacking *2024-03-24* I tried this last Purim, and then again today - this Purim. It has improved - last time it didn't include al hanissim or birchos hamegillah. It's still lacking. Hazarat hashatz isn't integrated, and even though I ordered the translation/commentary it doesn't appear and there's no restore button to put them on my wife's phone. But it's handy. **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses. Thank you very much for reporting the issue. we're sorry you've been experiencing these. Since then, we’ve rolled out several updates. We’d love to know if the problems are still occurring so we can address them. Our goal is to provide the best Tefilla experience for everyone. If still relevant, please contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com so we can ensure everything works smoothly. ### 3/5 — Excited for improvement *2023-12-18* Thai app has a beautiful easy to use interface, and all the prayers you could need. My one request is audio to go along with the prayers to help when you are learning or are unfamiliar. And/or transliteration, but audio is the priority. **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses. Thank you very much for the kind words! we're happy to hear you enjoy the experience. We are doing everything we can to provide the best experience for everyone. All suggestions are welcome. If there is anything more you'd like to add, please contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com ### 3/5 — Good! *2023-08-09* Not great, but a beautiful Siddur and much better than others I’ve used. Font is nice and large and everything works seamlessly. However, there’s some kind of display issue - whenever I open קריאת שמע שעל המטה instead of saying וקשרתם לאות the ו doesn’t display and it shows up קשרתם לאות. Thanks! **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses. Thank you very much for reporting the issue, and for the kind words. Since then, we’ve rolled out several updates. We’d love to know if the problem is still occurring so we can address it. For any questions, please contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com ### 3/5 — Beautiful but won’t let me purchase *2023-07-24* It really is a simple to use tefillah app, but won’t let me purchase the english which is really frustrating **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses Thank you very much for reporting the issue. We apologize for the frustration caused by this issue. We’d love to know if the problem is still occurring so we can address it. Please feel free to contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com ### 3/5 — Missing ברכת השנים, and no תחנון during חול המועד. *2023-04-10* See above **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses. Thank you very much for reporting the issue. Since then, we’ve rolled out several updates. We’d love to know if the problem is still occurring so we can address it. For any questions, please contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2026-08-19* Excellent functionality and excellent layout. The app allowed me to delete two separate apps (zemanim and siddur) as it has two in one. Thank you for being inclusive of all nus’haot. Also, thank you for publishing excellent editions of Talmud and Tanakh. Suggestion, please consider enabling alerts for different zemanim (tset ha’kokhavim, bein ha’shemashot, etc) like for keriat shema with customization. ### 5/5 — Love This App *2026-08-10* Perfect for when I am on the go. The latest update makes the app very enjoyable to use. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Koren *2026-04-15, version 2.3.24* Love this app also for zenanim . Absolutely needed a dark mode !!! ### 5/5 — Great! *2025-11-30* My favorite siddur in an app - what’s not to like? ### 5/5 — Mon / Thur mix ups *2023-11-12* It seems like on Mon & Thur after the long tachanun the first part of the taking out of the Sefer Torah comes on but the next part is Acheinu kol Bais…. Then on tues and Friday the brich shmay and the Irish comes on. Please adjust this bug. **Developer response:** We’re very sorry we haven’t been available lately due to members of our team being called up for reserve duty. Going forward, we hope to be more accessible and provide faster responses. Thank you for your understanding and support. Thanks for your feedback and sorry for the trouble. Since then, we’ve rolled out several updates. We’d love to know if the problem is still occurring so we can address it. If still relevant, or for any other feedback, please email us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com ### 4/5 — Very nice siddur *2026-05-06, version 2.3.24* It would be nice to have Liquid Glass and dark mode on this app ### 4/5 — Great but… *2026-04-06* Great app overall. Only bug is that “v’ten tal u’mattar” is not showing up **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback, we’re glad you’re enjoying the app! We’re aware of the issue with the missing text during chag. Our team is working to resolve this as soon as possible. If you notice anything else, feel free to reach out at tefilla.app@korenpub.com . ### 4/5 — Wrong days of Torah reading *2023-12-18* Needs to fix days when reading the Torah. Monday and Thursday. Now app uses Sunday and Wednesday ### 4/5 — Interesting idea *2023-12-01* So far I am like it, but it is taking some getting used to. **Developer response:** We're happy to hear you're having a positive experience with the app. You are more than welcome to share your ideas on how to improve the app. Feel free to contact us at tefilla.app@korenpub.com We truly appreciate your feedback. ### 4/5 — Really nice siddur *2023-08-11* Would love to have the option to set translations side by side (not sure why I can't enable it in the settings rather than tapping each verse). Also waiting for narration mods and a dark mode but otherwise it's amazing to have Koren on mobile! --- *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 2026-08-24.*