# הארץ vs חדשות כיפה

The clearest difference is rating: חדשות כיפה at 4.8 against הארץ's 4.2. חדשות כיפה also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and device support (3 vs 1). הארץ's advantage is ratings volume (606 vs 42) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. הארץ sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. חדשות כיפה asks for nothing beyond the download.

חדשות כיפה holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: הארץ has 606 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | הארץ | חדשות כיפה |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (606 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz/id521559643/reviews) | **[4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1629417291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **606** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500132380) | [Kipa Internet Services ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/788693197) |

## What reviewers say

### הארץ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haaretz/id521559643)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #82 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access real-time news, in-depth analysis, and diverse content from a leading Israeli newspaper. Enjoy features like podcasts, recipes, movie reviews, and interactive games. Share articles, comment, and receive instant alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, In-depth analysis and opinion pieces, Magazine and leisure articles, Podcasts and games, Share and comment on articles, Instant notifications

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| מינוי חודשי להארץ | $14.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| מבצע חגים | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access for Haaretz | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz unlimited access | $15.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited access | $17.99 | per month |
| מינוי חודשי להארץ | $17.99 | per month |
| Haaretz Unlimited Access | $159.99 | per year |
| Haaretz Hebrew Edition for iPhone | $179.99 | per year |
| מנוי שנתי להארץ עם הטבה | $179.99 | per year |
| מינוי שנתי להארץ | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 High-quality journalism
- 📚 Diverse and insightful content
- 🗞️ Reliable news source
- 💻 Smooth app experience
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads for paid subscribers
- 📱 Suboptimal iPad experience
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent article loading
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved article recommendation algorithm
- Enhanced search and filtering options
- Embedded English translation


### חדשות כיפה

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1629417291)

Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth articles, and video reports from Israel and around the world. Access unique content like "Ask the Rabbi" and weekly Torah portions. Customize your alerts and engage in discussions.

**Highlights:** Real-time news updates, Video reports and interviews, Ask the Rabbi database, Weekly Torah portions, Mikveh information, Weather forecasts, Customizable alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is הארץ free?

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

### Is חדשות כיפה free?

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

### Which has better reviews, הארץ or חדשות כיפה?

חדשות כיפה is rated higher. הארץ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 606 ratings, while חדשות כיפה averages 4.8 from 42 ratings.

### Do הארץ or חדשות כיפה have ads?

Both הארץ and חדשות כיפה show ads.

### Which is updated more often, הארץ or חדשות כיפה?

הארץ ships an update every 3 weeks, and חדשות כיפה every 3 weeks. Most recently, הארץ was updated on October 24, 2026 and חדשות כיפה on October 24, 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.*