# Write It! Hebrew vs Shoresh

Write It! Hebrew and Shoresh both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Write It! Hebrew's written reviews are positive against 35% of Shoresh's. Write It! Hebrew also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2K vs 590). Shoresh's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write It! Hebrew sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Shoresh sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Write It! Hebrew against 4.7 for Shoresh. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 590 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Write It! Hebrew's written reviews are positive against 35% of Shoresh's.

Write It! Hebrew ships an update every 3 weeks, Shoresh every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Hebrew | Shoresh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-hebrew/id1400944424/reviews)** | [4.7 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoresh-learn-hebrew-alphabet/id1530244308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 590 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 35.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 48 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) | [Arkadiy Broun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513394075) |

## What reviewers say

### Write It! Hebrew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-hebrew/id1400944424)

Master Hebrew handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology. Learn letters through bite-sized lessons, guided practice, and timed tests. Track your progress and learn offline.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition technology, Bite-sized lessons, Stroke-by-stroke guidance, Timed test mode, Progress tracking, Offline support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn and practice
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 💡 Good for learning alphabet
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Effective for memorizing letters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with specific letters (Ayin, Final Mem)
- 🐛 Inconsistent letter recognition
- 🐛 Scaling issues on larger devices
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 👎 Limited functionality beyond alphabet practice

**Reported bugs**

- Ayin and Final Mem lessons get stuck
- Handwriting recognition issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Text scaling and visibility problems

**Requested features**

- Add vowels and diacritics
- Expand to include vocabulary and sentences
- Offer more advanced levels and custom tests
- Improve handwriting recognition
- Add support for landscape orientation


### Shoresh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoresh-learn-hebrew-alphabet/id1530244308)

Master Hebrew with interactive lessons on the alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar. This app uses a unique adaptive system to help you learn efficiently in just 10-15 minutes a day. Track your progress and gain cultural insights.

**Highlights:** Interactive alphabet trainer, Flashcards with audio, Hebrew textbook for beginners, Grammar trainers for tenses and verbs, Adaptive learning algorithm, Progress tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Learn Hebrew - Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Learn Hebrew - Quater Plan | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 month subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Subscription for 3 months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn Hebrew - Annual Plan | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Hebrew: Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for beginners
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Great for learning alphabet
- 👍 Helpful for increasing vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires Apple ID login
- 💰 Completely paid, no free trial
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 💰 Paywall blocks access to core features

**Reported bugs**

- Play button not working
- Inconsistent translations
- Inability to delete or edit user-added words

**Requested features**

- Add free trial or demo mode
- Improve audio quality and pronunciation
- Allow customization of word lists
- Provide more grammar and sentence structure lessons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Hebrew free?

Write It! Hebrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shoresh free?

Shoresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write It! Hebrew or Shoresh?

Write It! Hebrew is rated higher. Write It! Hebrew averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Shoresh averages 4.7 from 590 ratings.

### Do Write It! Hebrew or Shoresh have ads?

Write It! Hebrew shows ads; Shoresh does not.

### Which is updated more often, Write It! Hebrew or Shoresh?

Write It! Hebrew ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shoresh every 2 weeks. Most recently, Write It! Hebrew was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shoresh on November 7, 2026.

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