Comparison

Refuah vs OHEL Connect

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

Head to head
About

Refuah

This app provides a global directory of hospitals and essential resources for Jewish travelers. Find kosher dining, synagogues, and assistance with medical care and accommodations worldwide.

Highlights
  • Global hospital directory
  • Kosher restaurant listings
  • Synagogue and Mikvah finder
  • Kosher pantry information
  • Free accommodation details
  • Medical care liaison assistance
Features
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Refuah — Your Jewish Hospital Guide The ultimate app for those seeking medical assistance around the world. With Refuah, you can easily access a comprehensive list of hospitals in every corner of the globe, enabling you to make informed decisions about your healthcare needs. Whether you're looking for a specific hospital nearby or need to find one further afield, Refuah puts all the information you need at your fingertips. But that's not all - Refuah also provides users with helpful resources for keeping kosher while on the go, including lists of local kosher restaurants, synagogues, Mikvah's, and kosher pantries. Plus, we know that healthcare can be expensive, so we've also included information about free accommodations and liaisons who can assist you in navigating the often-complicated world of medical care. With easy-to-use search features, detailed information, and a user-friendly interface, Refuah is the ultimate tool for anyone seeking medical care while staying true to Jewish traditions, whether at home or abroad. Download Refuah today and take the first step towards better healthcare and peace of mind. A project of Lev Rochel Bikur Cholim of Lakewood Inc. Made By Dicker

About

OHEL Connect

This app provides access to social and emotional support services for individuals and families. It was founded to offer foster care placement and has expanded to meet diverse community needs.

Highlights
  • Foster care placement
  • Social services
  • Emotional support
  • Family services
  • Community needs
Features
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Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services was founded in 1969 to provide foster care placement for Jewish families. Since then, it has grown into a full-service agency that meets the social and emotional needs of more than 23,000 individuals from all communities.

Screenshots

Refuah3 screens
OHEL Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Refuah at 5.0 against OHEL Connect's 2.3. Refuah also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). OHEL Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Refuah holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refuah has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refuah ships an update every 2 months, OHEL Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Refuah versus OHEL Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefuahOHEL Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (19 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB220 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLev Rochel Bikur Cholim of Lakewood Inc.OHEL CHILDREN'S HOME AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC.

Customer experience

Refuah

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OHEL Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Refuah

No in-app purchases

None

OHEL Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refuah free?
Refuah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OHEL Connect free?
OHEL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Refuah or OHEL Connect?
Refuah is rated higher. Refuah averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while OHEL Connect averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Refuah or OHEL Connect have ads?
Neither Refuah nor OHEL Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refuah or OHEL Connect?
Refuah ships an update every 2 months, and OHEL Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Refuah was updated on October 12, 2026 and OHEL Connect on October 24, 2026.

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