# עברית vs KraKal Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: עברית at 69% against KraKal Reader's 0%. עברית also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). KraKal Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. עברית sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. KraKal Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

עברית ships an update every 2 months, KraKal Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | עברית | KraKal Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id418786826/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **271** | — |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 89 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yedioth Internet](https://appshunter.io/developer/424830864) | [itzhak gerber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115612166) |

## What reviewers say

### עברית

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id418786826)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ללכת בדרכך | $9.99 | one-time |
| גברת ורבורג | $9.99 | one-time |
| גדר חיה | $9.99 | one-time |
| סוס אחד נכנס לבר | $10.99 | one-time |
| קיצור תולדות האנושות | $10.99 | one-time |
| הבשורה על פי יהודה | $10.99 | one-time |
| שלוש קומות | $10.99 | one-time |
| החברה הגאונה | $10.99 | one-time |
| 50 גוונים של אפור | $11.99 | one-time |
| החיים אחריך | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive collection of Hebrew books
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🌍 Accessible globally for Hebrew readers abroad
- 💰 Frequent sales and attractive pricing
- 🎧 Audio book support available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎙️ Poor quality audiobook narration
- 💸 High prices compared to competitors
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📍 Inconsistent page/location memory
- 🔍 Weak search and navigation functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after period of inactivity
- Incorrect page position not saved between sessions
- Books displayed twice in library
- App crashes when navigating between pages
- Books fail to download on iPhone 14 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Subscription/monthly rental model for unlimited reading
- Landscape orientation mode
- Search functionality within books
- Text copying without extra metadata
- Category-based browsing in app


### KraKal Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krakal-reader/id1241866999)

This app provides access to tens of thousands of audiobooks, newspapers, and magazines for blind and visually impaired users. It features over 12,000 audiobooks narrated by professionals and accessible digital textbooks. The minimalist design ensures comfortable and easy reading.

**Highlights:** Tens of thousands of books, newspapers, and magazines, Over 12,000 professional audiobooks, Accessible digital textbooks, Simple and minimalistic design, Optimized for blind and visually impaired users

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is עברית free?

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

### Is KraKal Reader free?

KraKal Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do עברית or KraKal Reader have ads?

Neither עברית nor KraKal Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, עברית or KraKal Reader?

עברית ships an update every 2 months, and KraKal Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, עברית was updated on November 6, 2026 and KraKal Reader on November 2, 2026.

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