Wolfson Talmud vs Esh Hafetz Hayim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Esh Hafetz Hayim
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Hafetz Hayim of Rabi Israel Meir Hacohen from Radin with search option, bookmarks, and learning program. חפץ חיים לרבי ישראל מאיר הכהן מראדין עם אפשרות חיפוש, סימניות ותכנית לימוד.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wolfson Talmud at Free against Esh Hafetz Hayim's $4.99. Wolfson Talmud also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Esh Hafetz Hayim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On ads 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
Wolfson Talmud is free to download; Esh Hafetz Hayim costs $4.99 up front. Wolfson Talmud sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Esh Hafetz Hayim asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wolfson Talmud ships an update monthly, Esh Hafetz Hayim every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wolfson Talmud | Esh Hafetz Hayim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 12 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TES, Inc. | Elyahu Sheetrit |
In-app purchases
Wolfson Talmud
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Esh Hafetz Hayim
No in-app purchases
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