# Aleph Beta Torah Videos vs Write It! Hebrew

The clearest difference is monetization model: Write It! Hebrew at free with in-app purchases against Aleph Beta Torah Videos's subscription. Write It! Hebrew also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 516) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Aleph Beta Torah Videos's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aleph Beta Torah Videos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Write It! Hebrew sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Aleph Beta Torah Videos against 4.8 for Write It! Hebrew. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 516 and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Aleph Beta Torah Videos's written reviews are positive against 81% of Write It! Hebrew's.

Aleph Beta Torah Videos ships an update weekly, Write It! Hebrew every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aleph Beta Torah Videos | Write It! Hebrew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aleph-beta-torah-videos/id598939260/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-hebrew/id1400944424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 516 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 100 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE HOFFBERGER INSTITUTE FOR TEXT STUDY, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094492313) | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) |

## What reviewers say

### Aleph Beta Torah Videos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aleph-beta-torah-videos/id598939260)

Explore a vast library of over 1,000 engaging videos and podcasts on Torah learning. This app offers intellectually sophisticated and spiritually enriching content for adults, designed to deepen your connection to God and Jewish practice. Enjoy features like background play, adjustable speed, and offline downloads.

**Highlights:** Over 1,000 videos and podcasts, High-level textual Torah learning, Engaging video animations, Expertly produced podcasts, Background playback, Adjustable playback speed, Offline downloads

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| All Access — Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Free trial monthly | $18.00 | per 7 days |
| Member Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Patrons Circle Subscription | $149.99 | per month |
| All Access — Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| Free trial yearly | $180.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality and production
- 👍 Engaging and insightful Torah teachings
- 💡 Unique perspectives on biblical stories
- 🤩 Helpful for all ages and backgrounds
- 🙌 Transformative learning experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model
- 🔀 Difficulty accessing old content after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when trying to access favorites
- Inconsistent behavior when streaming to TV
- Subscription issues with billing and access

**Requested features**

- Add closed captions for accessibility
- Improve app stability and performance
- Implement search and browsing options
- Provide offline viewing capabilities


### Write It! Hebrew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-hebrew/id1400944424)

Master Hebrew handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology. Learn letters through bite-sized lessons, guided practice, and timed tests. Track your progress and learn offline.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition technology, Bite-sized lessons, Stroke-by-stroke guidance, Timed test mode, Progress tracking, Offline support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn and practice
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 💡 Good for learning alphabet
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Effective for memorizing letters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with specific letters (Ayin, Final Mem)
- 🐛 Inconsistent letter recognition
- 🐛 Scaling issues on larger devices
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 👎 Limited functionality beyond alphabet practice

**Reported bugs**

- Ayin and Final Mem lessons get stuck
- Handwriting recognition issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Text scaling and visibility problems

**Requested features**

- Add vowels and diacritics
- Expand to include vocabulary and sentences
- Offer more advanced levels and custom tests
- Improve handwriting recognition
- Add support for landscape orientation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aleph Beta Torah Videos free?

Aleph Beta Torah Videos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Write It! Hebrew free?

Write It! Hebrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Aleph Beta Torah Videos or Write It! Hebrew?

Write It! Hebrew is rated higher. Aleph Beta Torah Videos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Write It! Hebrew averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Aleph Beta Torah Videos or Write It! Hebrew have ads?

Write It! Hebrew shows ads; Aleph Beta Torah Videos does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aleph Beta Torah Videos or Write It! Hebrew?

Aleph Beta Torah Videos ships an update weekly, and Write It! Hebrew every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aleph Beta Torah Videos was updated on November 1, 2026 and Write It! Hebrew on November 5, 2026.

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