Comparison

Hebrew Dictionary + vs Shoresh

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

Head to head
About

Hebrew Dictionary +

This app offers a comprehensive bilingual English-Hebrew dictionary and translator. It supports offline translation, pronunciation, and includes learning tools like flashcards and word games. Ideal for students and travelers needing to learn or translate between English and Hebrew.

Highlights
  • Bilingual English-Hebrew dictionary
  • Offline translation and pronunciation
  • Text scanning from images
  • Thesaurus, synonyms, and antonyms
  • Vocabulary building games
  • Phrasebook and word of the day
Features
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• Bilingual English to Hebrew and Hebrew to English dictionary • Hebrew to English word and phrase translator and translation • Over 350K words and phrase can be used in offline • Offline pronunciation and translate any sentences • Scan text in image by pointing camera to search in dictionary • Designed for student, teacher, tourist and language learners • Having thesaurus, synonyms and antonyms • Translate individual words, phrases, or whole sentences • Tap a word for cross searching • Bookmark and Recent history for instant recall • Word of the day to learn IELTS, TOEFL and SAT words • Multiple games help to improve English and Hebrew vocabulary • Offline Pronunciation helps to learn words properly • Flash card and Word of the Day helps to improve vocabulary • Phrase book, Phrase of the day and Phrase Card helps to speak common phrases • Quote of the Day improves wisdom and motivation עִברִית מילון - מתרגם ללימוד אנגלית • מילון דו לשוני מאנגלית לעִברִית ומעִברִית לאנגלית • תרגום מילים ומתרגם ביטויים מעִברִית לאנגלית • תרגום לא מקוון של למעלה מ-350 מילים וביטויים • היגוי ותרגום של משפט כלשהו באופן לא מקוון • סרוק טקסט בתמונה בהצבעה עליו במצלמה וחפש אותו במילון • מיועד לסטודנט, למורה, לתייר ולתלמיד שפות • מכיל תזאורוס, מילים נרדפות והפכים • תרגם מילים יחידות, ביטויים או משפטים שלמים • הקש על מילה לחיפוש מוצלב • סימניות והיסטוריה אחרונה לאחזור מיידי • 'מילת היום' ללימוד מילים של TOEFL ,IELTS ו-SAT • משחקים מרובים המסייעים לשיפור אוצר המילים באנגלית ובעִברִית • היגוי לא מקוון מסייע ללימוד ראוי של מילים • כרטיס הבזק ו'מילת היום' מסייעים לשיפור אוצר המילים • שיחון, 'ביטוי היום' ו'כרטיס ביטויים' מסייעים להשתמש בביטויים נפוצים בדיבור • 'ציטוט היום' משפר חוכמה והנעה

About

Shoresh

Master Hebrew with interactive lessons on the alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar. This app uses a unique adaptive system to help you learn efficiently in just 10-15 minutes a day. Track your progress and gain cultural insights.

Highlights
  • Interactive alphabet trainer
  • Flashcards with audio
  • Hebrew textbook for beginners
  • Grammar trainers for tenses and verbs
  • Adaptive learning algorithm
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Discover the World of Hebrew with Our App! Want to learn Hebrew but don’t know where to start? Our app is your perfect guide. Whether you’re learning for travel, work, or personal growth, we make the process simple, engaging, and highly effective. What’s Inside - Interactive Alphabet Trainer – Master the classic, modern print, and cursive Hebrew scripts with a smart repetition system. - Flashcards for Vocabulary Expansion – Learn new words with audio pronunciation, reinforce them through interactive exercises, and create your own custom flashcards. - Hebrew textbook for beginners — basic topics that will help you learn about the grammar of the language, the rules of readings and other features. - Six Unique Grammar Trainers – Understand sentence structures for past and future tenses, master the imperative form, and learn how to determine verb binyanim with ease. A Unique Learning Methodology Our innovative system ensures that you retain what you learn effortlessly. Each lesson reinforces previously studied letters while gradually introducing new ones. The algorithm adapts to your progress—letters you remember well will appear less frequently, while challenging ones will be shown more often until they become second nature. Learn Efficiently and Track Your Progress Monitor your learning journey in real time with interactive progress tracking. Along the way, you'll receive helpful insights into each letter’s meaning and nuances, giving you a deeper understanding of the Hebrew language. Just 10–15 minutes a day A short daily practice session is enough to confidently read Hebrew texts in just two weeks. More Than Just an Alphabet! Language learning is about more than just letters and words—it’s a gateway to understanding culture, traditions, and history. We continuously update the app with new themed word sets, allowing you to expand your vocabulary and feel confident in any situation. Start today and take your first step toward mastering Hebrew! A subscription is required for full access to all features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://hebrew.warmbit.app/privacy_en Terms of Use: https://hebrew.warmbit.app/terms_en

Screenshots

Hebrew Dictionary +4 screens
Shoresh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hebrew Dictionary + at free with in-app purchases against Shoresh's subscription. Hebrew Dictionary + also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 35%). Shoresh's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Hebrew Dictionary + sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Shoresh sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hebrew Dictionary + against 4.7 for Shoresh. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 590 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Hebrew Dictionary +'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Shoresh's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hebrew Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, Shoresh every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hebrew Dictionary + versus Shoresh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHebrew Dictionary +Shoresh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)4.7 (590 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews — better35.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better590
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiThinkdiffArkadiy Broun

Customer experience

Hebrew Dictionary +

All ratings1,612 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative29.8%

Shoresh

All ratings583 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative53.2%

User reviews

Hebrew Dictionary +

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for learning Hebrew
  • 👍 Great study tool
  • 👍 Excellent resource

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Incomplete translations
  • 🐛 Inaccurate definitions
  • 🔍 Missing many common words
  • 🔍 Lack of pronunciation guides
  • 💸 Excessive ads and paywalls

Shoresh

From 590 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent for beginners
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Great for learning alphabet
  • 👍 Helpful for increasing vocabulary

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires Apple ID login
  • 💰 Completely paid, no free trial
  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 💰 Paywall blocks access to core features

Bugs and requests

Hebrew Dictionary +

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect or missing translations
  • Broken links and irrelevant content
  • Sound not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Hebrew pronunciation audio
  • Include all forms of words (singular, plural, masculine, feminine)
  • Improve search functionality and word coverage
  • Reduce ads and make pricing more transparent

Shoresh

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Play button not working
  • Inconsistent translations
  • Inability to delete or edit user-added words

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add free trial or demo mode
  • Improve audio quality and pronunciation
  • Allow customization of word lists
  • Provide more grammar and sentence structure lessons

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hebrew Dictionary +

One-time5
  • Pronunciation$0.99
  • Online Translator$0.99
  • Flash Card$0.99
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  • Phrase Book$0.99
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99
9 purchases

Shoresh

Subscriptions8
  • 1 week subscription$2.997 Days
  • Learn Hebrew - Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Learn Hebrew - Quater Plan$6.993 Months
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  • 1 month subscription$7.991 Month
  • Subscription for 3 months$12.993 Months
  • Learn Hebrew - Annual Plan$22.991 Year
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hebrew: Lifetime Access$79.99

Questions

Is Hebrew Dictionary + free?
Hebrew Dictionary + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shoresh free?
Shoresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hebrew Dictionary + or Shoresh?
Shoresh is rated higher. Hebrew Dictionary + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Shoresh averages 4.7 from 590 ratings.
Do Hebrew Dictionary + or Shoresh have ads?
Hebrew Dictionary + shows ads; Shoresh does not.
Which is updated more often, Hebrew Dictionary + or Shoresh?
Hebrew Dictionary + ships an update every 2 months, and Shoresh every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hebrew Dictionary + was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shoresh on November 7, 2026.

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