Comparison

The Koren Tefilla App vs TorahApp

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

Head to head
About

The Koren Tefilla App

This app offers a digital siddur with multiple prayer traditions and smart features. It adapts prayers based on the calendar, user roles, and location, enhancing the prayer experience with audio, commentary, and focused display options.

Highlights
  • Multiple siddur nusaḥim (Sefaradim, Sefarad, Ashkenaz)
  • Smart siddur with adaptive prayers
  • Tefilla modes (minyan, ḥazzan, simḥa, aveilut)
  • Audio preparations for Tefilla
  • Commentary by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
  • Word-by-word/sentence-by-sentence display
Features
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The Koren Tefilla App includes our siddur in three nusaḥim: Sefaradim (Edot Mizraḥ), Sefarad and Ashkenaz. The siddur was designed in accordance with the design elements which were created by Eliyahu Koren and which have been passed down at Koren Publishers over the last 60 years. We have done our best to maintain these guidelines while making the necessary changes considering the platform. The siddur is of course a smart siddur and therefore displays the appropriate tefillot based on the annual cycle. In addition, one may apply different tefilla modes such as davening with a minyan, ḥazzan mode, simḥa and aveilut as well as geographic location. Beyond this we have also added various content geared towards aiding one in preparation for Tefilla, learning about and reflecting on Tefilla as well as creating a davening experience which is not possible using a printed book. Among these tools you will find audio preparations for Tefilla from different creators, commentary by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and a feature allowing one to display the Tefilla word by word or sentence by sentence which enhances one’s focus. There are other settings and features not mentioned here and we encourage you to go ahead and explore these. We are looking forward to hearing any and all feedback from you. Please reach out to us at: tefilla.app@korenpub.com

About

TorahApp

Access a vast library of Torah texts, including translations, commentaries, and daily learning calendars. Listen to over 500,000 audio and video lectures, with offline access for learning on the go. Features include a smart siddur and Tikkun mode for leining practice.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Torah texts and commentaries
  • English translations
  • Smart siddur with calendar integration
  • Daily learning calendars (Daf Yomi, Tanach Yomi)
  • Tikkun mode for leining practice
  • 500k+ audio and video shiurim
  • Offline access for texts and shiurim
Features
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All of Torah (texts, shiurim, translations, links, and more) in one TorahApp. TorahApp is perfect for enabling learning for all those "extra" minutes, in-depth learning, or as a siddur. Texts/Sefarim - Thousands of sefarim (Chumash/Parsha, Nach/Tanach, Halacha, Gemara, Daf Yomi, Miforshim, Mishna, Rambam, Siddur, Midrash, Chasidut, Musar, etc.) - English translations - Smart siddur (expanding/collapsing parts daving based on the calendar) - Commentaries, links, and in-line commentaries; and opening related texts - Multiple tabs each saving your spot - Daily learning calendars (Daf Yomi, Tanach Yomi, Shnayim Mikra, etc.) - Tikkun mode for practicing leining (including audio leining) - Offline texts for learning on your commute, airplane, beis midrash, etc. Shiurim - 500k+ audio, video shiurim - Shiurim from YUTorah & OUTorah - Shiurim can be browsed as standalone series or as related to opened sefarim - Podcast-like series enabling continual listening wherever you are - Learn on your commute with Apple CarPlay - Saves your custom speed for each series - Offline for listening on the subway Sefira / Sefirat HaOmer / Sefiras HaOmer. Count of the Omer reminder and checklist. More features rolling out all the time... (Feel free to ask us for features at thetorahapp.org@gmail.com.) Website: thetorahapp.org

Screenshots

The Koren Tefilla App4 screens
TorahApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TorahApp at 4.8 against The Koren Tefilla App's 3.4. TorahApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (87% vs 52%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Koren Tefilla App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TorahApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TorahApp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 122 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of The Koren Tefilla App's written reviews are positive against 87% of TorahApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Koren Tefilla App ships an update every 4 weeks, TorahApp every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Koren Tefilla App versus TorahApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Koren Tefilla AppTorahApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (34 ratings)4.8 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoren Publishers JerusalemHerztech LLC

Customer experience

The Koren Tefilla App

All ratings34 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral23.5%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral30.4%
Negative17.4%

TorahApp

All ratings122 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

The Koren Tefilla App

One-time5
  • Translation Ashkenaz$0.99
  • Rabbi Sacks Commentary4 variants$0.99
  • Prayer Displays$0.99
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  • Preparation for Tefilla3 variants$0.99
  • Translation Sefarad$0.99
None

TorahApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Koren Tefilla App free?
The Koren Tefilla App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TorahApp free?
TorahApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Koren Tefilla App or TorahApp?
TorahApp is rated higher. The Koren Tefilla App averages 3.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while TorahApp averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.
Do The Koren Tefilla App or TorahApp have ads?
Neither The Koren Tefilla App nor TorahApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Koren Tefilla App or TorahApp?
The Koren Tefilla App ships an update every 4 weeks, and TorahApp every 5 days. Most recently, The Koren Tefilla App was updated on September 22, 2026 and TorahApp on September 11, 2026.

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