# Mishnah Study vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is ads: Mishnah Study at none against PDF Reader's shown. Mishnah Study also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (245 vs 2). PDF Reader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mishnah Study sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mishnah Study against 5.0 for PDF Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mishnah Study has 245 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mishnah Study ships an update every 3 months, PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mishnah Study | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mishnah-study-pirkei-avot/id1443120925/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-magicpdf/id6743257879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moshe Cohen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146964745) | [Logical Magic Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703399815) |

## What reviewers say

### Mishnah Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mishnah-study-pirkei-avot/id1443120925)

This app provides access to the Mishnah and its commentaries in Hebrew and English. It offers detailed interpretations, Jewish philosophy, and biblical text sources for in-depth study of Jewish law and tradition. Navigate through six orders and numerous tractates with ease.

**Highlights:** Mishnah texts in Hebrew and English, Bartenura and other commentaries, Searchable content, Six orders of Mishnah, Biblical text sources, Jewish philosophy

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (monthly) | $10.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium twelve months | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription (yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription(6 months) | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Subscription (yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium twelve months | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium twelve months | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Supporter - Yearly | $139.99 | per year |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-magicpdf/id6743257879)

This app helps you track your reading progress for PDF documents. It allows you to sync your PDFs and reading status across multiple devices for a seamless experience. Customize your reading environment for optimal comfort.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Sync PDFs and progress across devices, Configurable reading experience, Document reader functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mishnah Study free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mishnah Study or PDF Reader?

PDF Reader is rated higher. Mishnah Study averages 4.9 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mishnah Study or PDF Reader have ads?

PDF Reader shows ads; Mishnah Study does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mishnah Study or PDF Reader?

Mishnah Study ships an update every 3 months, and PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, Mishnah Study was updated on September 23, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 11, 2026.

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