Talmud Bavli Online vs Tikkun Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Talmud Bavli Online
Access the central text of Rabbinic Judaism with Hebrew and English translations and commentaries. Explore biblical sources and detailed explanations for each section of the Talmud. Offers an ad-free experience through a monthly subscription.
- Hebrew and English Talmud texts
- Jewish commentaries
- Biblical source exploration
- Daf Yomi support
- Ad-free subscription option
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The Talmud Bavli texts and Jewish commentaries are provided in Hebrew and English. (some Sederem not translated yet to English) Clicking on the text directs to a page with commentaries, translations and more biblical sources. The Talmud (tɑlmʊd, məd, tæl Hebrew: תַּלְמוּד talmūd "instruction, learning", from a root LMD "teach, study") is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law and theology. Until the advent of modernity, in nearly all Jewish communities, the Talmud was the centerpiece of Jewish cultural life and was foundational to "all Jewish thought and aspirations", serving also as "the guide for the daily life" of Jews. (From Vikipedia) SEDER ZERAIM Berakhot SEDER MOED Shabbat Eruvin Pesachim Rosh Hashanah Yoma Sukkah Beitzah Taanit Megillah Moed Katan Chagigah SEDER NASHIM Yevamot Ketubot Nedarim Nazir Sotah Gittin Kiddushin SEDER NEZIKIN Bava Kamma Bava Metzia Bava Batra Sanhedrin Makkot Shevuot Avodah Zarah Horayot SEDER KODASHIM Zevachim Menachot Chullin Bekhorot Arakhin Temurah Keritot Meilah Tamid SEDER TAHOROT Niddah Subscription - "No Ads" purchase This purchase gives you the option to Block Advertisment within the App for 3$/mo Payment will be charged monthly to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Term of use: https://talmudbavli.app/en/about/documents/term_of_use
Tikkun Reader
This app helps users prepare for Torah reading by providing interactive tools. It offers customizable reading layouts, synchronized audio playback with adjustable speed, and offline access to Torah text and recordings. Users can also easily track upcoming readings and practice sessions.
- Customizable reading layouts
- Synchronized audio playback
- Adjustable playback speed
- Offline Torah text and audio
- Upcoming reading tracking
- Home Screen widget for practice
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Prepare your Torah reading with a tikkun that reads with you. READ YOUR WAY Read with nekudot and cantillation, then hide them to practice. Choose a flowing Reading layout or Torah Match layout, with one-sided or paired views, adjustable text, and light or dark appearance. LISTEN AND PRACTICE Listen to available aliyah recordings by Yoni Davidov. Follow word highlighting where synchronized timing is published, adjust playback speed, and return to the reading you were practicing. Audio and word-timing coverage vary by reading. TAKE READINGS OFFLINE Torah text is included in the app. Download available audio by aliyah or parsha from Media, see which recordings are saved, and remove or re-download them from Storage. Audio downloads require an internet connection. KEEP THE NEXT READING CLOSE Browse upcoming Shabbat and special-day readings with Israel or Diaspora calendar settings. Add the Parsha & Practice Home Screen widget to see the next Shabbat reading and return to your practice. Use the Get Upcoming Readings action in Shortcuts for one to five reading names, dates, and Torah verse references. Recordings by Yoni Davidov, used with permission. Calendar calculations use Hebcal. Home Screen widgets require iOS 17 or later; Shortcuts requires iOS 16 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tikkun Reader at none against Talmud Bavli Online's 10. Tikkun Reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Talmud Bavli Online's advantage is ratings volume (192 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Talmud Bavli Online sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tikkun Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tikkun Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talmud Bavli Online has 192 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Talmud Bavli Online ships an update every 3 months, Tikkun Reader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talmud Bavli Online | Tikkun Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (192 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 192 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moshe Cohen | Adam Niyazov |
Customer experience
Talmud Bavli Online
Tikkun Reader
In-app purchases
Talmud Bavli Online
- No Ads$2.991 Month
- Premium Subscription (monthly)$10.991 Month
- Premium twelve months1 Month trial$49.991 Year
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- Premium twelve months7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Premium Subscription (yearly)$49.991 Year
- Premium twelve months$49.991 Year
- Premium Subscription(6 months)$69.996 Months
- Premium Subscription (yearly)$69.991 Year
- Premium Subscription (yearly)6 Months trial$69.991 Year
- Premium - Yearly$139.991 Year
Tikkun Reader
No in-app purchases
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