Comparison

Second Temple vs Jerusalem Temple Study

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

Head to head
About

Second Temple

Explore an interactive 3D re-creation of the ancient Jewish Temple based on historical and archaeological evidence. Navigate the detailed model, zoom in on specific areas, and learn about its worship and ceremonies.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D re-creation
  • Historical and archaeological accuracy
  • Detailed exploration controls
  • Aerial map view
  • Multi-language support (English, Spanish)
Features
Currently charting
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Experience the first century temple period like never before with this in-depth, interactive 3D re-creation of the temple based on historical archaeology, and Jewish sources. Use this incredible companion tool to enhance study, interaction, and engagement with this ancient holy site and the important worship, ceremonies, and services that took place there. We’ve combined historical documentation, archeological evidence, biblical insight, and rabbinical records to create as accurate a model as possible, including specific measurements and topography. Because this is a 3D scene, you have complete freedom to explore every detail. Pinch to zoom, rotate the camera, use the interactive joystick to view the structures from different angles, use the jump arrow to more easily navigate the stepped terrain, and enjoy an aerial map view to give you a better perspective of ancient Jerusalem and the various locations you can explore and interact with through the app. We designed the app so you can have fun as you explore and learn. Controls - Joystick to move Slide Finger to Look Around Jump Arrow for quick access up levels Turn off UI for Presentations Map View for quick travel Languages : English and Spanish

About

Jerusalem Temple Study

Explore the history and architecture of the Jerusalem Temple through detailed study. This educational application offers in-depth information for those interested in religious and historical sites.

Highlights
  • Detailed study of the Jerusalem Temple
  • Historical information
  • Architectural insights
  • Educational content
  • Religious studies resource
Features
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Study of the Jerusalem Temple

Screenshots

Second Temple4 screens
Jerusalem Temple Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jerusalem Temple Study at Free against Second Temple's $9.99. Jerusalem Temple Study also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Second Temple's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

Jerusalem Temple Study is free to download; Second Temple costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Second Temple against 5.0 for Jerusalem Temple Study. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Temple has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Second Temple ships an update every 3 weeks, Jerusalem Temple Study every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Second Temple versus Jerusalem Temple Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond TempleJerusalem Temple Study
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size603 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperImmersive LLCRobert Jones

Customer experience

Second Temple

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Jerusalem Temple Study

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

In-app purchases

None

Second Temple

No in-app purchases

None

Jerusalem Temple Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Second Temple free?
Second Temple costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jerusalem Temple Study free?
Jerusalem Temple Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Second Temple or Jerusalem Temple Study?
Jerusalem Temple Study is rated higher. Second Temple averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Jerusalem Temple Study averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Second Temple or Jerusalem Temple Study have ads?
Neither Second Temple nor Jerusalem Temple Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Second Temple or Jerusalem Temple Study?
Second Temple ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jerusalem Temple Study every 4 days. Most recently, Second Temple was updated on September 2, 2026 and Jerusalem Temple Study on June 1, 2026.

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