# PocketTorah vs TorahAnytime

The clearest difference is rating: TorahAnytime at 4.9 against PocketTorah's 4.0. TorahAnytime also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 66%) and ratings volume (11K vs 190). PocketTorah's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TorahAnytime holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TorahAnytime has 11K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of PocketTorah's written reviews are positive against 96% of TorahAnytime's.

PocketTorah ships an update fortnightly, TorahAnytime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketTorah | TorahAnytime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockettorah/id515833985/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torahanytime/id1520450234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 190 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 475 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Russel Neiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/477614094) | [TorahAnytime com Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/878349959) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketTorah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockettorah/id515833985)

Learn the weekly Torah and Haftarah portions with ease. Access Hebrew text, translations, and on-demand audio chanting with highlighted verses. Choose between vowelized text or the traditional Torah scroll appearance.

**Highlights:** Hebrew and translation of Torah and Haftarah, On-demand audio chanting with verse highlighting, Tikkun View for vowelized or scroll appearance, Learn weekly portions anywhere, anytime

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎓 Excellent learning tool for Torah reading preparation
- 🎵 Audio recordings with word-by-word highlighting
- 📱 Free and accessible to all users
- 🔤 Multiple font options and text display modes (vowels, tikkun, translation)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when opening weekly readings
- 🐛 Pause button unresponsive or too small/insensitive
- 🐛 Highlighting out of sync with audio playback
- 🐛 App freezes and requires frequent restarts
- ❌ Settings don't save between sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting 'This Week's Torah Readings'
- Pause button doesn't work or is delayed
- Yellow highlighting becomes out of sync with audio after multiple plays
- App requires restart every 4-5 readings to function properly
- Blank white screen on app launch

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to bookmark or save favorite portions
- Search bar to quickly find Torah portions
- Practice reminder notifications
- Auto-repeat/loop functionality for verses


### TorahAnytime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torahanytime/id1520450234)

Access a vast library of high-quality video and audio Torah classes from renowned scholars. This app offers a convenient and engaging learning experience with features like series, playlists, and offline access. Stay inspired with new content added weekly.

**Highlights:** Video and audio Torah classes, Series and playlists, Advanced search, Playback speed control, Offline access, Live event streaming, Notifications for new content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and accessible
- 👍 Wide variety of speakers and topics
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helps infuse the day with Torah learning
- 👍 Inspires and motivates users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Needs more updates and improvements

**Reported bugs**

- Push notifications not working
- Speakers shown out of order
- Email notifications sent despite being turned off
- Playback issues when transitioning between classes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved push notifications
- Better speaker/series organization
- More anti-missionary content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketTorah free?

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

### Is TorahAnytime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PocketTorah or TorahAnytime?

TorahAnytime is rated higher. PocketTorah averages 4.0 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while TorahAnytime averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do PocketTorah or TorahAnytime have ads?

TorahAnytime shows ads; PocketTorah does not.

### Which is updated more often, PocketTorah or TorahAnytime?

PocketTorah ships an update fortnightly, and TorahAnytime every 2 weeks. Most recently, PocketTorah was updated on October 22, 2026 and TorahAnytime on October 31, 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.*