Hebrew Siddur Reader vs Mila
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hebrew Siddur Reader
Learn the meaning and pronunciation of every Hebrew word in the Siddur, one word at a time. Features interlinear technology for word-by-word translation and syllable-by-syllable pronunciation. Offers customizable study pace and dialect selection.
- Word-by-word pronunciation
- Interlinear translation
- Customizable study pace
- Dialect selection (Ashkenaz, Chassidi, Sephardic)
- Voweled Hebrew text
- Study by word, sentence, or chapter
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Hebrew Siddur Reader The Essential Hebrew Prayer Study Tool… Hebrew Siddur Reader teaches the meaning and pronunciation of every Hebrew word in the Siddur. It teaches one word at a time. You study by either clicking on a Hebrew Word and listening to it’s syllable by syllable pronunciation or clicking and hearing the Hebrew Word’s pronunciation PLUS the English Translation highlighted right below the Hebrew word in a new interlinear technology. Hebrew Siddur Reader can read and translate in auto mode, or you can set the pace of study that suits you best. We all know that a good foundation in Hebrew Vocabulary is essential to understanding and appreciating Hebrew Prayer. Hebrew Siddur Reader will give you that, and more. It will increase your Hebrew Reading ability and comprehension. It is an essential Hebrew Prayer Study tool, that will help you develop Siddur Vocabulary skills that will last a lifetime. Complete Siddur Every Word Narrated by Human Voice Ability to Select Hebrew Dialect from Ashkenaz, Chassidi & Sephardic Every Word Pronounced syllable by syllable Ability to study at your own pace Ability to listen to Narration without Translation Ability to have both Narration and Translation Hebrew Words Translated in sentence context Large Easy Reading Voweled Hebrew Text Ability to Customize Speed of Narration Easy Large Button Navigation Study by Word – Sentence or Chapter Easy Help - Easy to use...
Mila
This app helps you understand the meaning of Hebrew words you can already sound out. It focuses on building vocabulary from meaningful texts like psalms and prayers, explaining word roots, grammar, and usage. Learn Hebrew grammar and vocabulary in a structured, word-by-word approach.
- Understand Hebrew word meanings
- Learn from psalms, prayers, and songs
- Explore word roots and families
- Master Hebrew grammar rules
- Audio pronunciation for each word
- Track vocabulary and grammar progress
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You can read the Hebrew. Mila teaches you what it means. Millions of us can sound out Hebrew letters but have no idea what the words actually mean. Mila closes that gap — one meaningful word at a time. Instead of generic vocabulary drills, Mila builds your Hebrew from the texts that carry real weight: psalms, prayers, and songs. You don't need to already know them. You just need to be curious about what you're reading. How it works Every word gets its own card — and goes deep: • Its core meaning, plus the nuance and the way it's actually used • The three-letter root it's built from, and the other words in its family • For verbs, the binyan (pattern) that shapes its meaning • Clear audio so you learn how it really sounds Learn the grammar that makes Hebrew click Mila doesn't just translate — it teaches the rules underneath. Discover how Hebrew links words together (smikhut), how prefixes and suffixes attach, how a single root bends into a whole family of meaning. These are the patterns that make the language finally make sense — many of them things even fluent speakers were never taught to name. Built to stick • Learn one word at a time — no overwhelm • Each new word unlocks real grammar rules and root families • Watch your collection of words, roots, and verb patterns grow • Practice what you've learned and make it permanent Mila is for anyone who has read Hebrew their whole life without understanding it — and is ready to change that. Start with a single word.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mila at 5.0 against Hebrew Siddur Reader's 4.5. Mila also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Hebrew Siddur Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hebrew Siddur Reader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mila sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mila holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hebrew Siddur Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mila's.
Hebrew Siddur Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, Mila every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hebrew Siddur Reader | Mila |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TES, Inc. | Benjamin Weissman |
Customer experience
Hebrew Siddur Reader
Mila
In-app purchases
Hebrew Siddur Reader
- Daily Afternoon$0.99
- Daily Evening$0.99
- Friday Night$0.99
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- Kiddush$0.99
- Torah Reading$0.99
- Birkat Hamazon$1.99
- Bed Time Shma$1.99
- Blessings$1.99
- Shabbat Morning$4.99
- Daily Morning$9.99
Mila
- Mila Premium$18.001 Month
- Mila Premium7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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