# עברית vs Steimatzky

The clearest difference is review sentiment: עברית at 69% against Steimatzky's 8%. עברית also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (270 vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. עברית sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Steimatzky sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

עברית holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: עברית has 270 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of עברית's written reviews are positive against 8% of Steimatzky's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | עברית | Steimatzky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id418786826/reviews)** | [1.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steimatzky/id1357592005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 7.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yedioth Internet](https://appshunter.io/developer/424830864) | [Steimatzky.co.il](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755171075) |

## 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


### Steimatzky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steimatzky/id1357592005)

Access a complete digital library for an ultimate reading experience. Enjoy exclusive content, track your reading progress, highlight passages, share quotes, and discover personalized recommendations. Dive into a world of books with smart technology designed for avid readers.

**Highlights:** Complete digital library access, Track reading progress, Share quotes, Highlight important sentences, Personalized recommendations, Discover hot content and deals

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Books in Hebrew | $4.99 | one-time |
| Digital Books in Hebrew | $7.99 | one-time |
| Digital Books in Hebrew | $9.99 | one-time |
| Digital Books in Hebrew | $10.99 | one-time |
| Digital Books in Hebrew | $11.99 | one-time |
| Digital Books in Hebrew | $13.99 | one-time |
| Digital Books in Hebrew | $14.99 | one-time |
| Digital Books in Hebrew | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is עברית free?

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

### Is Steimatzky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, עברית or Steimatzky?

עברית is rated higher. עברית averages 4.5 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Steimatzky averages 1.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do עברית or Steimatzky have ads?

Neither עברית nor Steimatzky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, עברית or Steimatzky?

עברית ships an update every 2 months, and Steimatzky every 2 months. Most recently, עברית was updated on November 3, 2026 and Steimatzky on November 2, 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.*