Daf Hachaim vs Esh Shulhan Aruch
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 Shulhan Aruch
This app provides the four parts of Shulhan Aruch and Hagahot Harama with vocalization and commentary. It features search functionality, bookmarking, and a study plan. Compatible with iPads.
- Four parts of Shulhan Aruch
- Hagahot Harama with Nikud
- Perush Baer Hetev commentary
- Search functionality
- Bookmarks
- Study plan
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4 parts of Shulhan Aruch and Hagahot Harama with Nikud, and Perush Baer Hetev. with search option, bookmarks, and with Study plan, compatible iPad. ארבעת חלקי השלחן ערוך והגהות הרמ"א מנוקד, עם פירוש באר היטב, עם אפשרות חיפוש גם בשלחן ערוך וגם בבאר היטב, סימניות, וכן לימוד עם תכנית לימוד. מתאים לכל המכשירים כולל אייפד
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daf Hachaim at 87% against Esh Shulhan Aruch's 40%. Daf Hachaim also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.6 vs 2.6). 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 Shulhan Aruch costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Daf Hachaim holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daf Hachaim has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Daf Hachaim's written reviews are positive against 40% of Esh Shulhan Aruch's.
Daf Hachaim ships an update every 4 months, Esh Shulhan Aruch every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Daf Hachaim | Esh Shulhan Aruch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (28 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daf Hachaim | Elyahu Sheetrit |
Customer experience
Daf Hachaim
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In-app purchases
Daf Hachaim
No in-app purchases
Esh Shulhan Aruch
No in-app purchases
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