# Tsewatiwe Zema — Hymns & Liturgy Collection

> Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church hymns, liturgy, and spiritual texts collection. (iPhone/iPad app by Getahun Ayalew.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsewatiwe-zema/id1490688488 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Getahun Ayalew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489799131)
- Category: Books
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 107 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsewatiwe-zema/id1490688488/reviews.md

## What is Tsewatiwe Zema?

Tsewatiwe Zema is the definitive mobile collection of Hymn and Song books used in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Spiritual Service.

This comprehensive app is essential for debteras, clergy, and the faithful, featuring the foundational works of Saint Yared, liturgical texts, and seasonal psalmodies necessary for conducting and participating in the Divine Services throughout the year.

Core Hymnody and Liturgical Books
The application provides a deep and authoritative collection, including:

• Hymn Books of St. Yared: The complete set of St. Yared's works: Digua, Tsome Digua, Mieraf, Zimare, Mewasiet, Zik, and Mezmur.
• Liturgical Prayers: The Covenant Prayer, Leviton, Mestebkuat, and Zeyinegis.
• Seasonal Readings: Psalms for the weeks and holidays of the year, and Books of Song (Mahlet) for the holydays.
• Daily Office: The complete Book of Horologium (Sa'atat) for the day and the night hours.
• Liturgical Books and readings for various holidays.

Features for Worship and Study
• Customizable Theme: Seamlessly switch between Night Mode and Day Mode using modern Material Design color schemes.
• Text Emphasis: Names of God, Jesus, St. Mary, and Saints are highlighted in colorful texts. Notices and Orders are written in italic for emphasis, with a setting to show saint names in Red Letters.
• Intuitive Navigation: Easily swipe between books and configure your preferred layout (list or grid view). The app supports multiple book collections for comparison.
• Adjustable Text: Control Font Sizes and rely on true type fonts for crisp, clear Ethiopic script.
• Powerful Search: Use the fast search feature to find specific texts, supporting whole words and accents.

Future Pro Update: Audio Synchronization
(Note: This feature is planned for a future update) Phrases will be highlighted and synchronized with the audio narration, allowing users to follow along with the chants.

Download Tsewatiwe Zema today and carry the sacred hymns and psalmodies of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church with you.

## Key features

- Collection of St. Yared's works
- Liturgical prayers and seasonal readings
- Daily office and holiday readings
- Customizable Night/Day Mode
- Text highlighting for emphasis
- Intuitive navigation and layout options
- Adjustable font sizes and clear Ethiopic script
- Powerful search functionality

## Chart rankings

- #113 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsewatiwe-zema/id1490688488/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Review

*2020-01-20*

በጣም ትልቅ ና ጥሩ ስራ ነው እግዚአብሔር ይባርካችሁ:: ይህን አፕ ለመክፈት በጣም አስቸጋሪ ነው ምክንያቱም crash ያደርጋል እባካችሁ አስተካክሉት:: በተጨማሪ የየካቲት 16 ና ነሀሴ 16 ማህሌት የለም እናታችን እንዴት ትረሳ:: ይህን ብታስተካክሉ 5 stars ለመስጠት እጀ አይሳሳም::

### 1/5 — great idea, needs work on execution

*2020-01-06*

this app has the greatest potential. i desire the books of yaréd the most. but after opening it one time it wouldn’t reopen but kept crashing. all your content is great, please change this and i’d be happy to change this to a five star review.

## Frequently asked questions about Tsewatiwe Zema

### What is Tsewatiwe Zema?

Tsewatiwe Zema is a mobile application that serves as a comprehensive collection of hymns and liturgical texts used in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's spiritual services. It includes foundational works by Saint Yared, liturgical prayers, seasonal psalmodies, and daily offices.

### What specific hymn and liturgical books are included in Tsewatiwe Zema?

Tsewatiwe Zema includes the complete set of St. Yared's works (Digua, Tsome Digua, Mieraf, Zimare, Mewasiet, Zik, Mezmur), liturgical prayers (Covenant Prayer, Leviton, Mestebkuat, Zeyinegis), seasonal readings, and the Book of Horologium (Sa'atat).

### Does Tsewatiwe Zema have ads?

No, Tsewatiwe Zema does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to provide an uninterrupted spiritual experience for its users.

### How much does Tsewatiwe Zema cost?

Tsewatiwe Zema is available for a one-time purchase price of $5.99. This grants users full access to all its features and content.

### What devices is Tsewatiwe Zema compatible with?

Tsewatiwe Zema is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to function across these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Tsewatiwe Zema updated?

The app was last updated on November 19, 2025, indicating recent development and support. Future updates are planned, including audio synchronization features.

### What is the age rating for Tsewatiwe Zema?

Tsewatiwe Zema has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults. The content is appropriate for a broad audience.

### What are the user reviews like for Tsewatiwe Zema?

Based on the available data, Tsewatiwe Zema has a rating of 2.0 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests that while the app offers valuable content, user satisfaction may be mixed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.3 — 2025-11-19

Performance Improvements

### 3.1.2 — 2024-05-25

Bug fixes and Performance Improvements
Bottom Navigation drawer added

### 3.1.1 — 2024-01-17

Bugs fixed

### 3.1 — 2024-01-16

Performance Improvement

### 3.0 — 2023-06-19

The app redisgned for optimum performance and some bugs are now fixed

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