Write to the Ohel vs Rebbe Responsa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Write to the Ohel
Discover the history of the Ohel, the resting place of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. This application allows you to send a letter that will be delivered to the Ohel on your behalf.
- Learn about the Ohel
- Send letters for delivery
- Information on Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
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Learn about the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. Send a letter using this app that will be delivered on your behalf.
Rebbe Responsa
Access a vast collection of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's English letters, offering unique insights and guidance on a wide range of life topics. This app provides a comprehensive, searchable database of these profound letters, making timeless wisdom accessible and practical for everyone.
- Comprehensive database of Rebbe's English letters
- Searchable by topic
- Insights on marriage, health, education, and more
- Practical advice based on Torah
- Easy and convenient access
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Over the years the Lubavitcher Rebbe corresponded with countless individuals who sought his counsel and guidance. These letters contain his unique insight and advice on nearly every topic. From marriage and relationships, physical and mental health, philosophy and education, business and communal work - the Rebbe illuminated every subject with the timeless truths of Torah and boundless concern for his correspondents. The Rebbe Responsa App is a revolutionary platform that compiles the Lubavitcher Rebbe's letters written originally in English. The English letters are unique in style and content. They explain profound and deep concepts in a plain and simple manner, understable and practical to all. This platform is the first comprehensive database of this treasure. With an elastic search and divided by topic, this platform provides an easy and convenient access to these letters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rebbe Responsa at every 8 months against Write to the Ohel's every 29 months. Rebbe Responsa also leads on ratings volume (69 vs 23). Write to the Ohel's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Write to the Ohel against 4.9 for Rebbe Responsa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 69 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Write to the Ohel's written reviews are positive against 94% of Rebbe Responsa's.
Write to the Ohel ships an update every 29 months, Rebbe Responsa every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Write to the Ohel | Rebbe Responsa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (23 ratings) — better | 4.9 (69 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 94.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 69 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chabad.org Jewish Apps | REBBE RESPONSA INC. |
Customer experience
Write to the Ohel
Rebbe Responsa
In-app purchases
Write to the Ohel
No in-app purchases
Rebbe Responsa
No in-app purchases
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