Comparison

Hebrew Words & Writing vs Tikkun Reader

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

Head to head
About

Hebrew Words & Writing

Learn to hand-write Hebrew letters and words with stroke-by-stroke guidance. Explore over 500 everyday words, hear them pronounced by a human voice, and discover their English meanings and cultural context. This offline app is perfect for beginners interested in the Hebrew language.

Highlights
  • Hand-writing stroke guidance
  • Alphabet and word pronunciation
  • English meanings for words
  • Over 500 everyday Hebrew words
  • Offline functionality
  • Hebrew culture illustrations
Features
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BEAUTIFUL HEBREW SCRIPT ! LET'S LEARN HOW TO HAND-WRITE THEM ! THIS APP BREAKS THEM DOWN STROKE BY STROKE ! • SPIN THE WHEEL TO EXPLORE It's so easy and natural. • ADD TO FAVORITES Save the word you like for the future use. • REAL HUMAN VOICE Including the alphabet, words. • ENGLISH MEANINGS All of the words have their meanings in English. • HEBREW CULTURE Hebrew cuisine and culture illustrations. • OFF-LINE INDEPENDENT Once downloaded, you don't need internet to use the app. All audios and pictures are integrated within. You can select the word in alphabetical order (English meanings) by clicking “words” in the menu bar. Basic everyday Hebrew words (more than 500)! Click on the "alphabet" button in the menu bar, you can get the sound elements of the Hebrew language. In Hebrew, vowels are often omitted in writing. For example, humid in Hebrew is lakh, and it is written as lkh. The vowel /a/ is omitted. There are over 9 million people who speak Hebrew worldwide. Most speakers are citizens of Israel. The Hebrew along with Arabic are both of the Semitic language family sharing similarities in vocabulary, grammar and writing. They are both written from right to left. This app gives you a taste of Hebrew!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable reading layouts
  • Synchronized audio playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Offline Torah text and audio
  • Upcoming reading tracking
  • Home Screen widget for practice
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hebrew Words & Writing4 screens
Tikkun Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tikkun Reader at Free against Hebrew Words & Writing's $2.99. Tikkun Reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tikkun Reader is free to download; Hebrew Words & Writing costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hebrew Words & Writing ships an update every 17 months, Tikkun Reader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hebrew Words & Writing versus Tikkun Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHebrew Words & WritingTikkun Reader
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊 姜Adam Niyazov

Customer experience

Hebrew Words & Writing

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Tikkun Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hebrew Words & Writing

No in-app purchases

None

Tikkun Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hebrew Words & Writing free?
Hebrew Words & Writing costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tikkun Reader free?
Tikkun Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hebrew Words & Writing or Tikkun Reader have ads?
Neither Hebrew Words & Writing nor Tikkun Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hebrew Words & Writing or Tikkun Reader?
Hebrew Words & Writing ships an update every 17 months, and Tikkun Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hebrew Words & Writing was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tikkun Reader on October 31, 2026.

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