Comparison

Daf Hachaim vs Jerusalem Talmud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • Animated overviews, lessons, and reviews
  • Illustrated flowcharts and graphics
  • Complete Oz Vehadar Shas
  • Synchronized text highlighting
  • Adjustable pointers
  • Bookmarking
  • Downloadable content
Features
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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.

About

Jerusalem Talmud

Access the Jerusalem Talmud in Hebrew and English, complete with Jewish commentaries and biblical sources. Explore its historical context and extensive collection of Rabbinic notes on the Mishnah.

Highlights
  • Hebrew and English texts
  • Jewish commentaries included
  • Biblical source references
  • Historical context of the Talmud
  • Comprehensive Sederim listing
Features
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The Talmud Yerushalmi texts and Jewish commentaries are provided in Hebrew and English (some Sederem not translated yet to English). Clicking on the text directs to a page with commentaries, translations and more biblical sources. The Jerusalem Talmud (Hebrew: תַּלְמוּד יְרוּשַׁלְמִי‬, Talmud Yerushalmi, often Yerushalmi for short), also known as the Palestinian Talmud or Talmuda de-Eretz Yisrael (Talmud of the Land of Israel), is a collection of Rabbinic notes on the second-century Jewish oral tradition known as the Mishnah. Naming this version of the Talmud after the Land of Israel rather than Jerusalem is considered more accurate by some because, while the work was certainly composed in "the West" (as seen from Babylonia), i.e. in the Holy Land, it mainly originates from the Galilee rather than from Jerusalem in Judea, as no Jews lived in Jerusalem at this time.[1][2] The Jerusalem Talmud was compiled in the Land of Israel, then divided between the Byzantine provinces of Palaestina Prima and Palaestina Secunda, and was brought to an end sometime around 400.[citation needed] The Jerusalem Talmud predates its counterpart, the Babylonian Talmud (known in Hebrew as the Talmud Bavli), by about 200 years,[citation needed] and is written in both Hebrew and Jewish Palestinian Aramaic. (From Vikipedia) SEDER ZERAIM Berakhot Peah Demai Kilayim Shevi'it Terumot Ma'asrot Ma'aser Sheni Hallah Orlah Bikkurim SEDER MOED Shabbat Eruvin Pesachim Yoma Shekalim Sukkah Rosh Hashanah Beitzah Ta'anit Megillah Chagigah Moed Kattan SEDER NASHIM Yevamot Sotah Ketubot Nedarim Nazir Gittin Kiddushin SEDER NEZIKIN Bava Kamma Bava Metsia Bava Batra Sanhedrin Shevuot Avodah Zarah Makkot Horayot SEDER TAHOROT Niddah Subscription - "No Ads" purchase This purchase gives you the option to Block Advertisment within the App for 3$/mo Payment will be charged monthly to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Term of use: https://talmudjerusalem.app/en/about/documents/term_of_use

Screenshots

Daf Hachaim4 screens
Jerusalem Talmud4 screens

Verdict

The call

Daf Hachaim and Jerusalem Talmud both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Daf Hachaim's written reviews are positive against 33% of Jerusalem Talmud's. Daf Hachaim also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jerusalem Talmud sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Daf Hachaim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Daf Hachaim against 4.5 for Jerusalem Talmud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Daf Hachaim's written reviews are positive against 33% of Jerusalem Talmud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daf Hachaim ships an update every 4 months, Jerusalem Talmud every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Daf Hachaim versus Jerusalem Talmud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaf HachaimJerusalem Talmud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28 ratings) — better4.5 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2881 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB139 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaf HachaimMoshe Cohen

Customer experience

Daf Hachaim

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.9%

Jerusalem Talmud

All ratings81 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Daf Hachaim

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Jerusalem Talmud

Subscriptions7
  • No Ads$2.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (monthly)$10.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (yearly)1 Year trial$49.991 Year
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  • Premium - Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription (yearly)$69.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription (yearly)6 Months trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium Supporter - Yearly$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Daf Hachaim free?
Daf Hachaim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jerusalem Talmud free?
Jerusalem Talmud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Daf Hachaim or Jerusalem Talmud?
Daf Hachaim is rated higher. Daf Hachaim averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Jerusalem Talmud averages 4.5 from 81 ratings.
Do Daf Hachaim or Jerusalem Talmud have ads?
Neither Daf Hachaim nor Jerusalem Talmud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daf Hachaim or Jerusalem Talmud?
Daf Hachaim ships an update every 4 months, and Jerusalem Talmud every 7 months. Most recently, Daf Hachaim was updated on October 23, 2026 and Jerusalem Talmud on October 23, 2026.

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