Daf Hachaim vs Esh Midrash Raba
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Daf Hachaim
This app revolutionizes Talmud study with animated graphics and clear explanations. It offers an introduction, a full lesson, and a review for each daf, making complex concepts accessible and aiding memorization.
- Animated overviews, lessons, and reviews
- Illustrated flowcharts and graphics
- Complete Oz Vehadar Shas
- Synchronized text highlighting
- Adjustable pointers
- Bookmarking
- Downloadable content
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Daf HaChaim Learn, Master & Remember Daf HaChaim is a revolution in Talmud study that makes learning easier, clearer, and more accessible than ever before. Daf Hachaim works in 3 steps: First, the learner is offered a brief Intro to the Daf by an on-screen Magid Shiur using animated charts and graphics that make the concepts exceptionally clear. Then the learner sees a perfectly clear daf from the beautiful Oz Vehadar Shas and the Magid Shiur teaches the Daf itself. Afterwards, the learner is offered a Review: The Magid Shiur appears using animated flowcharts & graphics to present a review and summary of the Daf. You'll learn, master, and remember as never before! Features · A video of a talented Magid Shiur presenting an Overview of each Daf, a full Daf Shiur, and a Review of each Daf. · Richly Animated graphics illustrating and explaining the flow of each Daf. · The complete Oz Vehadar Shas (in multiple close-up views for maximum ease in learning). · Highlighting or Underlining the Gemara text in a choice of colors, in-synch with the Magid Shiur. · A choice of Pointers that move in-synch with the Magid Shiur. · Bookmarking: Save places on the Daf of special interest to you. · Complete Start/Stop/Pause Control: Have the Magid Shiur wait for you during interruptions or return and repeat sections of the Overview, Shiur, and Review. · Free Navigation allows the Learner to go directly to the Daf Shiur or view a series of Reviews for chazorah as he wishes. · Downloads: In either video or audio allow the use of Daf Hachaim without an Internet connection.
Esh Midrash Raba
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All Midrash Raba with Nikud. with search option. with Learning program. כל מדרש רבה מנוקד כולל אפשרות חיפוש בכל הספר אפשרות ללמוד עם תכנית לימוד
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Daf Hachaim at Free against Esh Midrash Raba's $3.99. Daf Hachaim also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 33 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Daf Hachaim is free to download; Esh Midrash Raba costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Daf Hachaim ships an update every 4 months, Esh Midrash Raba every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daf Hachaim | Esh Midrash Raba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daf Hachaim | Elyahu Sheetrit |
In-app purchases
Daf Hachaim
No in-app purchases
Esh Midrash Raba
No in-app purchases
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