Comparison

HebrewBible vs Hebrew Bible App

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

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About

HebrewBible

Read and study the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew, Aramaic, or parallel translations. Improve your knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic with word lookups, definitions, and verse searches. Explore topics and maps related to the Bible.

Highlights
  • Multiple Bible versions (Hebrew, Aramaic, English, French)
  • Parallel translation viewing
  • Audio playback of Hebrew readings
  • Word lookup by root and Strong's number
  • Verse and word search functionality
  • Links to Wikipedia topics
  • Interactive Bible maps
Features
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The Hebrew Bible iPhone application is designed for reading/studying the Hebrew Bible in either Hebrew, Aramaic (Torah only), or in a parallel translation format combining Hebrew and another language (at present, either English or French). It is also useful as a tool for improving one's knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Aramaic. It is comprised of five main components: 1. Bible: The Hebrew Bible is accessible in several different versions (a default version is selected via iPhone preferences and it is possible to change versions while running the application as well). The first six versions listed below are included in the App, the other versions can be either accessed over the Internet or downloaded (at no additional charge). The versions that are available are: * Hebrew (cantillation) * Hebrew (vowels) * Hebrew (no vowels) * Hebrew/English (cantillation) * Hebrew/English (vowels) * Hebrew/English (no vowels) * Hebrew/French * English * Hebrew Torah (commentary) * Aramaic Torah (vowels) * Aramaic Torah (no vowels) When reading a book or chapter (regardless of the version selected), it is also possible to listen to the Hebrew version of the selected book/chapter being read by pressing the "Play" button at the top of the page. The audio readings are pronounced in Sephardi-style Hebrew. In additon to a "Book"-based reading approach, it is possible to also toggle to a "Parashah"-based approach (a Parashah is the weekly synagogue Torah/Haftarah reading). Both Ashkenazi and Sephardi Parashah readings are supported. While reading the Hebrew and Hebrew/English versions, if you touch any Hebrew word, you will be presented with a pop-up English definition. From the popup, it is also possible to display a list of all the verses in the Hebrew Bible that contain that word. 2. Words: This is useful for learning more about specific Hebrew words and for discovering related words. One can lookup words by "Root" by selecting the first two letters of the Hebrew word root. A listing will be displayed of all Hebrew words (and, optionally, Aramaic words and/or proper names) that begin with those two letters. Once the list is displayed, touching a word will open up a further level of detail about the selected word (and, optionally, all verses that contain that word or the BDB page for that word). Alternatively, one can use the "Translate" function to translate words or sentences or go directly to the word detail via the "Strongs" number lookup function. There is also a word search facility. 3. Topics: There are links to key topics (over 200 people/places/things) in the Wikipedia online encyclopedia. One can access topics by Bible book, by "Meta" topics, and a consolidated list of all topics. 4. Maps: There are maps of almost every location (over 1,000 locations) mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is possible to display multiple different locations on a map and to clear previously selected locations from a map. One can access Maps by Bible book or a consolidated list of all maps. By selecting a location on the map and touching the "callout detail disclosure" symbol (the "right arrow"), one can see a listing of all verses in the Hebrew Bible that mention that location. 5. BDB: The Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon is probably the most commonly used Biblical Hebrew Lexicon. A complete copy of this lexicon is accessible from within the application. In additon, individual pages can be displayed via the word lookup functionality. An Internet connection is required in order to use some content in this application but most core functionality is maintained locally.

About

Hebrew Bible App

Features
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This Hebrew Bible application comes complete with text Bible in Hebrew language, New and Old testaments.  You can read to the word of God at the same time.  User interface is designed for easy navigation.  Very easy access to all Chapters of Holy Bible in Hebrew.  You can find here a Hebrew Calendar too and Bible Concordance. This app is perfect for Hebrew (Jews) people around the world who wants to read the King James Bible in Hebrew.  We sincerely hope that this app will rejoice you.  Read to the Divine and Holy Bible Daily and get closer to God day by day

Screenshots

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Hebrew Bible App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hebrew Bible App at Free against HebrewBible's $9.99. HebrewBible's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.4). On 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

Hebrew Bible App is free to download; HebrewBible costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HebrewBible ships an update every 2 months, Hebrew Bible App every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HebrewBible versus Hebrew Bible App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHebrewBibleHebrew Bible App
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperZev ClementsonLeticia Vila

Bugs and requests

HebrewBible

Reported bugs

35 issues
  • App shuts down spontaneously
  • Hard to close
  • Hard to navigate
  • App crashes frequently
  • Switching chapters not working correctly
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  • App forces closure when highlighting a letter
  • App would only work for a short period
  • Hebrew text and entire app froze
  • Blank page appears
  • Stopped opening
  • App crashes when trying to open
  • Doesn't work on iPad
  • App crashes every time play button is pushed
  • Translation by clicking Hebrew words not working
  • App doesn't work unless opened from App Store
  • No text displayed
  • Bible text doesn't appear
  • App crashes and won't open
  • Audio cannot play when phone is locked
  • Audio cannot pause
  • Playback error message when audio tampered with
  • Does not receive updates/crash fixes often
  • App crashes all the time
  • Lexicon is photographs
  • Words, Maps, and Topics sections don't load/open
  • App is sluggish
  • Text highlights when in play/listening mode
  • Verse numbering in Hebrew script
  • Glitches - does not go to the indicated chapter
  • Search function is broken
  • Parallel translation cannot be turned off
  • Info window pops up off of the current screen
  • Audio recordings have atrocious sound quality
  • No indication of reader's position in text
  • Tiny inconsistencies in Hebrew text presentation

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to adjust font size
  • Option to pause/play audio at any point
  • Highlight text as it is spoken
  • Offline text download
  • Verse-by-verse audio playback
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  • Add trope and stam options
  • Search by parsha
  • Make notes within the bible
  • Parsing information for each occurrence
  • Slower Hebrew reading for audio

Hebrew Bible App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HebrewBible

No in-app purchases

None

Hebrew Bible App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HebrewBible free?
HebrewBible costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hebrew Bible App free?
Hebrew Bible App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HebrewBible or Hebrew Bible App have ads?
Neither HebrewBible nor Hebrew Bible App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HebrewBible or Hebrew Bible App?
HebrewBible ships an update every 2 months, and Hebrew Bible App every 22 months. Most recently, HebrewBible was updated on November 10, 2026 and Hebrew Bible App on November 12, 2026.

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