Comparison

Wolfson Talmud vs Esh Midrash Raba

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

Head to head

Wolfson Talmud

Free

📚 Books

★ 3.610 ratingsView app →

אש מדרש רבה

About

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.

Highlights

Interactive Talmud narration
English translation and explanation
Talmudic dictionary
Automatic Daf Yomi calendar
Searchable Rashi and Tosefos
Highlighted text during reading

Features

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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.

About

Esh Midrash Raba

Features

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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

Screenshots

Wolfson Talmud3 screens

Esh Midrash Raba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wolfson Talmud at Free against Esh Midrash Raba's $3.99. Wolfson Talmud also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 33 months). Esh Midrash Raba's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wolfson Talmud is free to download; Esh Midrash Raba costs $3.99 up front. Wolfson Talmud sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Esh Midrash Raba asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wolfson Talmud ships an update monthly, Esh Midrash Raba every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Wolfson Talmud versus Esh Midrash Raba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Wolfson Talmud	Esh Midrash Raba
Price	Free — better	$3.99
Rating	3.6 (10 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	62.5% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	10 — better	—
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 33 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	42 MB	85 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	TES, Inc.	Elyahu Sheetrit

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Wolfson Talmud

One-time20

Chagiga$8.99
Brachos$9.99
Shabbos$9.99

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Shakalim$9.99
Yuma$9.99
Suka$9.99
Megila$9.99
Yevamos$9.99
ktubot$9.99
Baba Kama$9.99
Avoda Zara$9.99
Shvuot$9.99
Sanhedrin$9.99
Moed Katan$9.99
Baba Batra$9.99
Beiza$9.99
Kidushin$9.99
Makot$9.99
Chulin$9.99

None

Esh Midrash Raba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wolfson Talmud free?

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

Is Esh Midrash Raba free?

Esh Midrash Raba costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do Wolfson Talmud or Esh Midrash Raba have ads?

Neither Wolfson Talmud nor Esh Midrash Raba shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Wolfson Talmud or Esh Midrash Raba?

Wolfson Talmud ships an update monthly, and Esh Midrash Raba every 33 months. Most recently, Wolfson Talmud was updated on October 19, 2026 and Esh Midrash Raba on October 5, 2026.