# SiddurApp vs YidKit

The clearest difference is rating: YidKit at 4.9 against SiddurApp's 4.2. YidKit also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 29) and device support (3 vs 1). SiddurApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

YidKit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YidKit has 1.5K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of SiddurApp's written reviews are positive against 93% of YidKit's.

SiddurApp ships an update every 3 weeks, YidKit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SiddurApp | YidKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siddurapp/id566960126/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidkit-smart-siddur-zmanim/id962044994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omer Lev](https://appshunter.io/developer/566960309) | [Daniel Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/960876165) |

## What reviewers say

### SiddurApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siddurapp/id566960126)

This app provides a digital Jewish prayer book for iOS devices, featuring a "Smart" panel that displays relevant prayers based on the time of day and location. It also offers a prayer direction compass and customizable prayer time displays.

**Highlights:** Smart prayer selection by time of day, Location-based prayer times, Prayer direction compass (Qibla), Customizable prayer displays, Access to specific prayers like Birkat Ha'mazon, Adjustable interface language (Hebrew)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### YidKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidkit-smart-siddur-zmanim/id962044994)

This app offers a smart prayer book that adapts to the time of day and Jewish calendar. It includes a comprehensive Tanach, a minyan finder, and a database of kosher restaurants. An Apple Watch app provides quick access to blessings.

**Highlights:** Adaptive Home Screen, Smart Siddur with Tehilim, Hebrew/English Tanach, Comprehensive Zmanim, Minyan Locator/Finder, Kosher Restaurant Database, Apple Watch App

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Snack | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Drink | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Lunch | $10.99 | per month |
| Buy Me a Snack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Drink | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Lunch | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Comprehensive features in one app
- 🕰️ Helpful zmanim and minyan finder

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 📖 Lack of English translation or transliteration
- 🔍 Missing some specific prayer content (e.g., bris)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on Shacharit
- Blank pages for Zemanim and Minyan Finder
- Font issues after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Add option to view entire tefillah in one scrollable format
- Offer a choice of fonts to enhance user experience
- Implement notification for Rosh Chodesh
- Add Nusach Sefard option
- Improve navigation by parsha and aliyah


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SiddurApp free?

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

### Is YidKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SiddurApp or YidKit?

YidKit is rated higher. SiddurApp averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while YidKit averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SiddurApp or YidKit have ads?

YidKit shows ads; SiddurApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, SiddurApp or YidKit?

SiddurApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and YidKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, SiddurApp was updated on October 29, 2026 and YidKit on October 29, 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.*