# TheMarker vs כיכר השבת

The clearest difference is rating: TheMarker at 4.0 against כיכר השבת's 2.8. TheMarker also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 13) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). כיכר השבת's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheMarker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. כיכר השבת asks for nothing beyond the download.

TheMarker holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheMarker has 147 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TheMarker's written reviews are positive against 22% of כיכר השבת's.

TheMarker ships an update fortnightly, כיכר השבת monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheMarker | כיכר השבת |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themarker/id360938308/reviews)** | [2.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id949804489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **32.6% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500132380) | [כיכר השבת בע״מ](https://appshunter.io/developer/949804488) |

## What reviewers say

### TheMarker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themarker/id360938308)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay updated with capital market news, expert economic analysis, real estate and high-tech insights, and consumer articles. Access financial data on stocks, indices, and foreign exchange. Offers monthly and yearly subscription options.

**Highlights:** Capital market news, Economic analysis, Real estate and high-tech news, Magazine and consumer articles, Financial data on stocks and indices, Foreign exchange data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheMarker Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| TheMarker Monthly Subscription | $15.49 | per month |
| TheMarker Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| מנוי חודשי ל-TheMarker | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $17.99 | per month |
| מנוי חודשי ל-TheMarker עם הטבה | $17.99 | per month |
| שנה חדשה, הזדמנויות חדשות | $17.99 | per month |
| TheMarker Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| TheMarker Yearly Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| TheMarker Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| TheMarker Yearly Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| הטבה למנוי שנתי ל-TheMarker | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and organization
- 👍 Sharp writers and positive agenda
- 👍 Excellent source of news
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Good app of Israeli business news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 High subscription fees
- 😠 Annoying ads
- 😠 Frequent login required
- 😠 App needs serious rebuilt for iPad
- 😠 No iPad support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login required
- App crashes
- Videos not visible
- Articles not loading
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Rebuild iPad app
- Add iPad version
- Option to open all comments
- Sort comments by reception order
- Improve app for larger screens


### כיכר השבת

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id949804489)

This app provides comprehensive news coverage focused on the Haredi community. It delivers updates on all topics of interest within this sector through an innovative platform.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Haredi news coverage, Innovative platform, Updates on community interests, Leading Haredi news source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheMarker free?

TheMarker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is כיכר השבת free?

כיכר השבת is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TheMarker or כיכר השבת?

TheMarker is rated higher. TheMarker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while כיכר השבת averages 2.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do TheMarker or כיכר השבת have ads?

Both TheMarker and כיכר השבת show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheMarker or כיכר השבת?

TheMarker ships an update fortnightly, and כיכר השבת monthly. Most recently, TheMarker was updated on October 17, 2026 and כיכר השבת on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*