OU Kosher vs Chabad Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OU Kosher
Easily search for OU Kosher certified products, including those for Passover. Get alerts on new certifications and access a hotline for kosher questions. This app provides direct access to Orthodox Union product information and resources.
- Product certification search
- Kosher for Passover products
- Product alerts
- Newly certified products
- Kosher question hotline
- Direct access to Orthodox Union information
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The OU Kosher product search is much more than a guide to products that are certified by the OU. OU Kosher includes, Kosher for Passover products, product alerts, newly certified products and the OU Kosher question and general information hotline. Just tap on the hotline button and ask your question. Enjoy easy and direct access on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to all of the Orthodox Union product’s information and other resources that will help you all year round.
Chabad Plus
Connect with Chabad's global network for events, learning, social activities, and religious practices. Discover local Jewish experiences and stay updated on community happenings. This app is designed for anyone looking to engage with Jewish life and culture.
- Global Chabad network access
- Event listings
- Learning classes
- Social connection
- Religious practice information
- Volunteer opportunities
- Holiday celebrations
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Chabad Plus is your one-touch passport to Chabad’s global network of * Events * Learning Classes * Social Connection * Religious Practice * Volunteer Opportunities * Chaplaincy and Social Support * Shabbat and Holiday Celebrations * Life Milestones * and so much more. Whether you’ve experienced CKids, CTeen, Chabad Young, Chabad On Call, JNet, Mitzvah Society and more - or if this is your first time connecting with Chabad - Chabad Plus is for you! With Chabad Plus you’ll access deeper benefits and connections from your local Jewish experience with timely updates, invitations and engagement on topics relating to you, your family, your community, and the things you care about.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Chabad Plus at free against OU Kosher's ad-supported. Chabad Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 — 4.1 for OU Kosher against 4.2 for Chabad Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively.
OU Kosher ships an update every 2 months, Chabad Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OU Kosher | Chabad Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orthodox Union | Merkos |
Customer experience
OU Kosher
Chabad Plus
In-app purchases
OU Kosher
No in-app purchases
Chabad Plus
No in-app purchases
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