Comparison

Aleph Beta Torah Videos vs RoutineQuest

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

Head to head
About

Aleph Beta Torah Videos

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
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Fall in love with Torah If you love learning Torah, or if you want to love learning Torah, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’ve been learning in yeshiva for years or you’re just beginning your Torah journey, you’re sure to find something meaningful and surprising waiting for you here. Aleph Beta is a unique kind of Torah library. Led by our founder, Rabbi David Fohrman, we are dedicated to high-level, textual Torah learning for adults that is intellectually and spiritually sophisticated, that enlivens your Jewish practice and helps you forge a deeper connection to God. Browse our library of over 1,000 beautifully produced videos, podcasts, deep dive courses, and printable guides, and fall in love with Torah — for the first time, or all over again. With our stunning video animations and expertly-produced podcasts, learning Torah is engaging and meaningful at the same time. Have something to say at the Shabbos table that will amaze your family and guests and bring deep meaning into their lives. Dive deep into these topics: Weekly Parsha|Jewish Holidays & Fast Days|Laws & Mitzvot|Prayer|Tanakh Stories|Difficult Questions|Personal Growth|& much more. Enjoy top-of-the-line features: Watch or listen, with convenient background play|Adjust playback speed|Gather round the whole family in front of the big screen with our “casting” feature|Downloadable for offline use|and much more About Aleph Beta: We are a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to learning Torah in a way that is deep and serious, fun and playful, relevant and mysterious. Our hard-working team includes scholars, editors, producers, animators, and website developers, all of whom are passionate about Aleph Beta’s mission: giving people the tools to fall in love with the Torah. Our organization is funded entirely by our subscribers - people like you. Our content is made available with a paid subscription. We offer a 14 day free trial to see the magic for yourself, before you need to subscribe. We’re hoping you don’t look at us like any other app that you pay for — but rather as a cause that you’d be proud to support. Contact support directly by emailing info@alephbeta.org Privacy Policy: https://www.alephbeta.org/policy Terms of Use: https://www.alephbeta.org/terms

About

RoutineQuest

Features
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RoutineQuest helps children build healthy habits by turning daily routines into fun quests with coins, streaks, and parent-managed rewards. Kids complete their daily tasks, earn coins, build streaks, and redeem rewards created by their parents. Parents stay in control while children stay motivated. DAILY ROUTINES Create structured morning and bedtime routines that help children become more independent. TASKS & CHORES Encourage responsibility with simple chores and daily tasks. COINS & REWARDS Children earn coins for completed tasks and can redeem them for rewards chosen by parents. BUILD STREAKS Celebrate consistency and motivate positive habits through daily streaks and progress tracking. PARENT MODE A protected parent area allows adults to manage routines, rewards, and settings safely. KID-FRIENDLY DESIGN Large buttons, clear visuals, playful animations, and delightful feedback make routines fun and easy to follow. ROUTINEQUEST PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: - More tasks and chores - More rewards - Custom coin values - Multiple child profiles - Full activity and reward history - Reminders, templates, and weekly reports - Future premium features and improvements Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aleph Beta Torah Videos4 screens
RoutineQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aleph Beta Torah Videos and RoutineQuest are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Aleph Beta Torah Videos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and RoutineQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Aleph Beta Torah Videos versus RoutineQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAleph Beta Torah VideosRoutineQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (516 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings516 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE HOFFBERGER INSTITUTE FOR TEXT STUDY, INCAndre Destro

Bugs and requests

Aleph Beta Torah Videos

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

RoutineQuest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Aleph Beta Torah Videos

Subscriptions9
  • Member Subscription$8.991 Month
  • All Access — Monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription$17.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Free trial monthly7 Days trial2 variants$18.007 Days
  • Member Subscription$89.991 Year
  • Patrons Circle Subscription$149.991 Month
  • All Access — Yearly14 Days trial$179.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$179.991 Year
  • Free trial yearly14 Days trial$180.991 Year
2 purchases

RoutineQuest

Subscriptions2
  • RoutineQuest Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • RoutineQuest Premium (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Aleph Beta Torah Videos free?
Aleph Beta Torah Videos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoutineQuest free?
RoutineQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aleph Beta Torah Videos or RoutineQuest have ads?
Neither Aleph Beta Torah Videos nor RoutineQuest shows ads.

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