Comparison

MTL Learn Hebrew vs Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write

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

Head to head
About

MTL Learn Hebrew

This app offers a straightforward way to learn Hebrew, suitable for all skill levels. It's designed for quick and easy learning, making it ideal for travelers to Israel.

Highlights
  • High-quality translations
  • Create favorite lists
  • Offline access
  • Suitable for beginners and advanced users
Features
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Learn Hebrew is a simple app for anyone who wishes to learn Hebrew fast and easy. It is perfect for beginners and advanced users. Recommended for those who wish to travel to Israel. Features: *High quality translations made by Israeli citizens *Create your own favorite list *No Internet connection needed

About

Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write

This app helps young children learn the Hebrew alphabet through interactive tracing, phonics, and games. It covers both print and script letter styles, with native speaker audio, and works offline. Designed for ages 3-8, it prepares children for reading Hebrew.

Highlights
  • Interactive tracing of Hebrew letters
  • Native speaker phonics and pronunciation
  • Educational games for letter recognition
  • Print and script letter style practice
  • Name tracing in Hebrew
  • Offline functionality
  • Learn Hebrew numbers
Features
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AlephBet is the most downloaded Hebrew alphabet learning app for kids on the App Store, with 55,000+ downloads and over 12,000,000 learning games played worldwide. Designed for children ages 3–8, AlephBet teaches all 22 Hebrew letters plus 5 final forms through interactive tracing, native-speaker phonics, and educational games. It is the only Hebrew alphabet app that covers both Print (block) and Script (cursive) letter styles. 100% ad-free, safe for kids, and works completely offline. WHAT PARENTS AND TEACHERS SAY: AlephBet is used by families, Hebrew schools, and kindergarten teachers worldwide to prepare children for reading Hebrew. Whether you're teaching your child at home, supplementing Hebrew school, or preparing for first grade in Israel, AlephBet provides a structured, engaging learning path. KEY FEATURES: Phonics & Pronunciation Every letter is pronounced by a native Hebrew speaker. Children learn the correct sounds of the Hebrew alphabet from the very first lesson, including difficult letters like Chet, Ayin, and Resh. Letter Tracing & Handwriting Step-by-step guided tracing with instant visual feedback teaches proper letter formation. Children practice both print (block) and script (cursive) styles, developing fine motor skills and handwriting confidence. Educational Games Six different game types — letter recognition, memory matching, grid puzzles, drawing games, and more — adapt to your child's progress. Over 12 million games have been played by kids around the world. Name Tracing Children can trace their own name in Hebrew letters — a personalized, motivating feature that makes learning feel real. Numbers Learn to write Hebrew numbers alongside letters, covering the full foundation for early literacy and numeracy. Offline Mode No internet connection required. Learn anywhere — in the car, on a flight, or during screen time at home. DESIGNED FOR YOUNG LEARNERS: • Ages 3–5: Letter recognition, sounds, tracing basics, and fun games • Ages 6–8: Full handwriting practice, all letter forms, script style, and reading readiness • Kindergarten (Gan) and first grade (Kita Aleph) preparation WHAT MAKES ALEPHBET DIFFERENT: • 55,000+ downloads — the most popular Hebrew alphabet app for kids • 12,000,000+ games played worldwide • Both Print and Script letter styles (the only app to teach both) • Native Hebrew speaker audio for accurate pronunciation • 100% ad-free — no ads, no tracking, no in-app advertising • Works offline — no internet needed • 14 interface languages — Hebrew, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Georgian, and more • Free printable Hebrew alphabet worksheets at learnhebrewalphabet.com SUBSCRIPTION: The first 3 letters are free. Unlock all 27 letter forms, all games, name tracing, and script style with a yearly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Privacy: AlephBet collects no personal data from children. No ads, no third-party trackers. Visit https://www.learnhebrewalphabet.com for free printable worksheets, interactive tracing games, and more resources for learning the Hebrew alphabet. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MTL Learn Hebrew4 screens
Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write at none against MTL Learn Hebrew's shown. Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months). MTL Learn Hebrew's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 44%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. MTL Learn Hebrew sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MTL Learn Hebrew holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTL Learn Hebrew has 209 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of MTL Learn Hebrew's written reviews are positive against 44% of Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTL Learn Hebrew ships an update every 29 months, Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MTL Learn Hebrew versus Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTL Learn HebrewLearn Hebrew Alphabet & Write
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (209 ratings) — better4.2 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings209 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeta Language Pro SRLJean-David Morgenstern-Peirolo

Customer experience

MTL Learn Hebrew

All ratings192 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MTL Learn Hebrew

One-time1
  • Buy Pro Version$4.99
3 purchases

Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Hebrew, Latin and Digits$19.99
  • Unlock Forever$29.99

Questions

Is MTL Learn Hebrew free?
MTL Learn Hebrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write free?
Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MTL Learn Hebrew or Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write?
MTL Learn Hebrew is rated higher. MTL Learn Hebrew averages 4.5 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.
Do MTL Learn Hebrew or Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write have ads?
MTL Learn Hebrew shows ads; Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write does not.
Which is updated more often, MTL Learn Hebrew or Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write?
MTL Learn Hebrew ships an update every 29 months, and Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write fortnightly. Most recently, MTL Learn Hebrew was updated on October 26, 2026 and Learn Hebrew Alphabet & Write on October 24, 2026.

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