# Torah vs Hebrew by Nemo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Torah at none against Hebrew by Nemo's 1. Hebrew by Nemo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 30). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hebrew by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Torah asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Torah against 4.8 for Hebrew by Nemo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hebrew by Nemo has 13K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Torah's written reviews are positive against 91% of Hebrew by Nemo's.

Torah ships an update every 6 months, Hebrew by Nemo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torah | Hebrew by Nemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torah-box/id497786266/reviews)** | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hebrew-by-nemo/id635604416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOV LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/497786389) | [Nemo Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/428814324) |

## What reviewers say

### Torah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torah-box/id497786266)

Access Jewish teachings and practices anytime, anywhere. Explore news, listen to over 500 free lessons, study weekly Torah portions, watch videos, and read ebooks on Jewish holidays.

**Highlights:** Daily news and announcements, Over 500 free audio lessons, Weekly Torah portion study, Regularly updated video content, Ebooks on Jewish holidays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hebrew by Nemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hebrew-by-nemo/id635604416)

Learn Hebrew through essential phrases and native speaker audio. Master pronunciation with the Speech Studio and build confidence for everyday conversations. The app is designed for flexible learning, allowing you to pick it up anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Native speaker audio for essential words and phrases, Speech Studio for accent and pronunciation practice, Offline access to all audio content, Personalized progress tracking and customizable practice, Focus on high-frequency words and sentence building, Flashcard format with English descriptions, Review mode for memory retention

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nemo Hebrew Foundation pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient learning process
- 🔊 Clear pronunciation
- 📈 Customizable progress tracking
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🌐 Inaccurate translations
- 🔇 Lack of gender-specific voice options

**Reported bugs**

- Search function freezes app
- Audio playback issues with certain words
- Progress data loss after uninstall/reinstall

**Requested features**

- Expand vocabulary and content
- Add grammar lessons and reading exercises
- Integrate with other language learning resources
- Provide more personalization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torah free?

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

### Is Hebrew by Nemo free?

Hebrew by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Torah or Hebrew by Nemo?

Torah is rated higher. Torah averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Hebrew by Nemo averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Torah or Hebrew by Nemo have ads?

Torah shows ads; Hebrew by Nemo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Torah or Hebrew by Nemo?

Torah ships an update every 6 months, and Hebrew by Nemo every 2 months. Most recently, Torah was updated on October 11, 2026 and Hebrew by Nemo on October 22, 2026.

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