Comparison

Jerusalem Talmud vs Talmud Now

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

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About

Jerusalem Talmud

Access the Jerusalem Talmud in Hebrew and English, complete with Jewish commentaries and biblical sources. Explore its historical context and extensive collection of Rabbinic notes on the Mishnah.

Highlights
  • Hebrew and English texts
  • Jewish commentaries included
  • Biblical source references
  • Historical context of the Talmud
  • Comprehensive Sederim listing
Features
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The Talmud Yerushalmi 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 Jerusalem Talmud (Hebrew: תַּלְמוּד יְרוּשַׁלְמִי‬, Talmud Yerushalmi, often Yerushalmi for short), also known as the Palestinian Talmud or Talmuda de-Eretz Yisrael (Talmud of the Land of Israel), is a collection of Rabbinic notes on the second-century Jewish oral tradition known as the Mishnah. Naming this version of the Talmud after the Land of Israel rather than Jerusalem is considered more accurate by some because, while the work was certainly composed in "the West" (as seen from Babylonia), i.e. in the Holy Land, it mainly originates from the Galilee rather than from Jerusalem in Judea, as no Jews lived in Jerusalem at this time.[1][2] The Jerusalem Talmud was compiled in the Land of Israel, then divided between the Byzantine provinces of Palaestina Prima and Palaestina Secunda, and was brought to an end sometime around 400.[citation needed] The Jerusalem Talmud predates its counterpart, the Babylonian Talmud (known in Hebrew as the Talmud Bavli), by about 200 years,[citation needed] and is written in both Hebrew and Jewish Palestinian Aramaic. (From Vikipedia) SEDER ZERAIM Berakhot Peah Demai Kilayim Shevi'it Terumot Ma'asrot Ma'aser Sheni Hallah Orlah Bikkurim SEDER MOED Shabbat Eruvin Pesachim Yoma Shekalim Sukkah Rosh Hashanah Beitzah Ta'anit Megillah Chagigah Moed Kattan SEDER NASHIM Yevamot Sotah Ketubot Nedarim Nazir Gittin Kiddushin SEDER NEZIKIN Bava Kamma Bava Metsia Bava Batra Sanhedrin Shevuot Avodah Zarah Makkot Horayot 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://talmudjerusalem.app/en/about/documents/term_of_use

About

Talmud Now

Access the Babylonian Talmud offline in multiple languages, with audio playback, daily Daf Yomi readings, and search functionality. Personalize your reading experience with notes, custom text, and night mode. Create and share engaging Talmud images.

Highlights
  • Offline Babylonian Talmud access
  • Audio playback for sessions
  • Daily Daf Yomi notifications
  • Talmud search functionality
  • Personal notes and customization
  • Shareable Talmud images
Features
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With "Talmud Now" you have offline access to the Babylonian Talmud In English, Spanish, Hebrew, Portuguese... - Features of Babylonian Talmud Now: - Audio: listen to Talmud sessions - Daf Yomi: Receive Daf Yomi daily - Booking sessions - Personal notes - Talmud Search - Sharing sessions on social media - Create beautiful Talmud images and share - Customization: text size and color, night mode... - And much more! Check out the Jewish Talmud book collections: - Seder Zeraim (Agriculture) - Berakhot - Seder Moed(Holidays) - Shabbat - Eruvin - Pesachim - Rosh Hashanah - Yoma - Sukkah - Beitzah - Taanit - Megillah - Moed Katan - Chagigah - Seder Nashim (Family law) - Yevamot - Ketubot - Nedarim - Nazir - Sotah - Gittin - Kiddushin - Seder Nezikin (Damages) - Bava Kamma - Bava Metzia - Bava Batra - Sanhedrin - Makkot - Shevuot - Avodah Zarah - Horayot - Seder Kodashim (Sacrifices) - Zevachim - Menachot - Chullin - Bekhorot - Arakhin - Temurah - Keritot - Meilah - Tamid - Seder Tahorot (Purity) - Niddah

Screenshots

Jerusalem Talmud4 screens
Talmud Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jerusalem Talmud at 4.6 against Talmud Now's 1.8. Jerusalem Talmud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). Talmud Now's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jerusalem Talmud sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Talmud Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jerusalem Talmud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jerusalem Talmud has 79 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Jerusalem Talmud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Talmud Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jerusalem Talmud ships an update every 9 months, Talmud Now every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Jerusalem Talmud versus Talmud Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJerusalem TalmudTalmud Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (79 ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB127 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMoshe CohenSamuel Soares

Customer experience

Jerusalem Talmud

All ratings79 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Talmud Now

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Jerusalem Talmud

Subscriptions7
  • No Ads$2.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (monthly)$10.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (yearly)1 Year trial$49.991 Year
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  • Premium - Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription (yearly)$69.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription (yearly)6 Months trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium Supporter - Yearly$139.991 Year
None

Talmud Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jerusalem Talmud free?
Jerusalem Talmud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talmud Now free?
Talmud Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jerusalem Talmud or Talmud Now?
Jerusalem Talmud is rated higher. Jerusalem Talmud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Talmud Now averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Jerusalem Talmud or Talmud Now have ads?
Talmud Now shows ads; Jerusalem Talmud does not.
Which is updated more often, Jerusalem Talmud or Talmud Now?
Jerusalem Talmud ships an update every 9 months, and Talmud Now every 7 months. Most recently, Jerusalem Talmud was updated on September 16, 2026 and Talmud Now on September 1, 2026.

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