Comparison

Shabbat.com vs The String

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shabbat.com

Connect with a global Jewish community for Shabbat hosting, events, dating, and networking. This social platform facilitates finding hosts or guests worldwide, sharing updates, and accessing religious content. Build connections and contribute to a kinder world through this comprehensive community app.

Highlights
  • Global Shabbat hosting and guest matching
  • Jewish community events and networking
  • Dating profiles with messaging
  • Weekly Torah portion audio
  • Worldwide candle lighting times
  • Job board for employment
Features
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The Shabbat.com app is a free world-wide Jewish community, effectively a Jewish social network connecting members for Shabbat hosting, events, dating, networking, and much more. Through its brilliant interface, members can host or be hosted for Shabbat and help each other and build a kinder world. Shabbat.com offers the following features: - Members available for Shabbat in 120 countries and 4000 cities - Uploading pictures and status updates to a global feed using your camera's photo app or your gallery - Easy messaging with push notification - Full audio of the weekly Shabbat Parsha (Torah Portion) featuring the famous Rabbi Juravel - Candle lighting times worldwide as well as other halachik times - Swipe-able dating profiles with email availability - An active job board for employment opportunities - Video sharing and friending - Feedback from other Shabbat.com members Creating a Shabbat.com profile on the app also gives you instant access to the online website. This includes our video library, weekly Shabbat recipes, and much more. So welcome to the world's largest Jewish online community. We will be upgrading and updating the app, as well as the website, regularly in the weeks and months ahead.

About

The String

Features
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String — Leads & Conversations in One Place Manage every lead, chat, and opportunity directly from your phone — no missed messages, no lost deals. String App helps businesses and teams manage marketing leads, WhatsApp messages, and social conversations in one unified inbox. Whether you run a clinic, a car dealership, or an online store, String keeps your team connected with every customer — instantly. Key Features: Leads Management — Receive new leads from all your ad campaigns (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Google, and more) in real time. Unified Inbox — Manage all your customer messages from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and other channels in one place. Quick Replies — Respond instantly with pre-set templates and smart reply suggestions. Smart Notifications — Get instant alerts for new leads, unread messages, or customer replies. Team Collaboration — Assign leads to team members, track progress, and measure response time. Lead Status & Notes — Update lead stages and leave notes to keep everyone aligned. Insights & Reports — Monitor your campaigns and measure conversion results anytime. Why String? Designed for Arabic-speaking businesses across MENA. Built for clinics, car dealerships, and e-commerce teams. Fully integrated with WhatsApp Business API, Meta, and TikTok Lead Forms. Works seamlessly with your existing campaigns and CRM. With String, your marketing and sales teams can finally work together — faster, smarter, and in real time. Start automating your leads today — wherever you are.

Screenshots

Shabbat.com4 screens
The String4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shabbat.com and The String are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shabbat.com ships an update every 4 weeks, The String monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Shabbat.com versus The String: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShabbat.comThe String
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (194 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings194 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTribex CorpThe String

Bugs and requests

Shabbat.com

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes when accessing search by location
  • Messaging system shows 'oops try again later' error
  • Partial audio files not working
  • Cannot exit photo viewing (X button unresponsive)
  • Repeated login prompts on app launch
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  • App won't open despite loading
  • Cannot delete app from iPhone
  • Restricted viewing window on iPhone 6 Plus/7 Plus
  • Comments and comment box not visible when scrolling
  • Inconsistent app performance across sessions

Requested features

10 requests
  • Unlike/undo button for posts and likes
  • Private timeline and friends-only posting
  • LGBTQ+ filtering options (men seeking men)
  • Like button for comments
  • Incognito profile browsing
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  • Better blocking functionality
  • Improved app UI and modern design
  • Partial audio functionality fix
  • Better search by location feature
  • User warning system before account suspension

The String

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shabbat.com

No in-app purchases

None

The String

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shabbat.com free?
Shabbat.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The String free?
The String is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shabbat.com or The String have ads?
Neither Shabbat.com nor The String shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shabbat.com or The String?
Shabbat.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and The String monthly. Most recently, Shabbat.com was updated on October 10, 2026 and The String on October 2, 2026.

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