Esh Shulhan Aruch vs Wolfson Talmud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Wolfson Talmud
This app offers an interactive Talmud experience with English translations and explanations. It features narrated Aramaic/Hebrew text, a Talmudic dictionary, and a Daf Yomi calendar, making it ideal for review and study.
- Interactive Talmud narration
- English translation and explanation
- Talmudic dictionary
- Automatic Daf Yomi calendar
- Searchable Rashi and Tosefos
- Highlighted text during reading
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Hebrew English Interactive TALKING TALMUD! Reads & Explains - Perfect for Daf Yomi Review PLEASE NOTE: Free Download permits access to Yesterday's Daf. Like the App - Download the Tractate - Please Rate App. KEY FEATURES •The Talmud is narrated in Original Aramaic/Hebrew •Every Word of the Talmud is Translated in English •Each line is explained in Clear Concise English •Talmud Page is Crisp - Classic Tzuras Hadaf •Talmud text is highlighted during reading •Easy Search Talmud Rashi & Tosefos •Interactive Talmudic Dictionary •Automatic Daf Yomi Calendar •Easy Navigation Translation and elucidation by Rabbi Avrohom Kosman.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wolfson Talmud at Free against Esh Shulhan Aruch's $5.99. Wolfson Talmud also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Esh Shulhan Aruch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Wolfson Talmud is free to download; Esh Shulhan Aruch costs $5.99 up front. Wolfson Talmud sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Esh Shulhan Aruch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wolfson Talmud holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Esh Shulhan Aruch's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wolfson Talmud's.
Esh Shulhan Aruch ships an update every 9 months, Wolfson Talmud monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Esh Shulhan Aruch | Wolfson Talmud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 3.6 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elyahu Sheetrit | TES, Inc. |
Customer experience
Esh Shulhan Aruch
Wolfson Talmud
In-app purchases
Esh Shulhan Aruch
No in-app purchases
Wolfson Talmud
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