Comparison

Hebrew by Nemo vs Mazel

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

Head to head
About

Hebrew by Nemo

Learn Hebrew through essential phrases and native speaker audio. Master pronunciation with the Speech Studio and build confidence for everyday conversations. The app is designed for flexible learning, allowing you to pick it up anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Native speaker audio for essential words and phrases
  • Speech Studio for accent and pronunciation practice
  • Offline access to all audio content
  • Personalized progress tracking and customizable practice
  • Focus on high-frequency words and sentence building
  • Flashcard format with English descriptions
  • Review mode for memory retention
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into your FAVORITE teacher of Hebrew. ◆ The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. ◆ Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s. You’ll be AMAZED how quickly your foreign accent melts away. ◆ All audio is downloaded to the device and accessible even in airplane mode or without expensive international roaming fees. ◆ Nemo is NOT BUILT AROUND LESSONS at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare. ◆ Builds a foundation of Hebrew empowering you to speak CONFIDENTLY in EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS. ◆ NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Hebrew required. Nemo® is specially DESIGNED to tap the remarkable power of your mobile device, and your brain, to their fullest. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Nemo is your personal trainer, tracking your PROGRESS across every single word and phrase. ◆ Practice Hebrew the way you'll use it. Nemo is fully customizable. ◆ Nemo immerses you in the sounds of Hebrew so you naturally speak with ease. ◆ Dive into WHAT YOU WANT to learn at any time. ◆ You control which words to practice – skip words you don’t want to learn or already know. ◆ Turn on Review Mode to study what you practiced earlier in the day to BOOST your memory retention. ◆ Hear English descriptions of all words, in a flashcard format. ◆ Quiz your mastery of the vocabulary. ◆ Nemo introduces words to you progressively to develop familiarity and reviews them at the right moment so they enter your LONG TERM MEMORY. TARGET THE MOST COMMON WORDS Maximize your time investment by targeting the most basic and high frequency words of the language. Upgrade to the complete version to: ◆ Get off the beaten path or find comfort with DIRECTIONS, TRAVEL and HOTEL phrases. ◆ Decode menus with the most common FOOD words. ◆ Shop and find bargains like an insider with must-know SHOPPING phrases. ◆ Learn words useful for your time in israel. ◆ Build your proficiency with the most important verbs and SENTENCE BUILDING BLOCKS in Hebrew. ◆ Spark new friendships with COMPLIMENTS and CONVERSATION STARTERS. Use your new skills to make friends, impress old friends, bring smiles to children, get out of jams, experience new things, speak confidently, and make your travel and cultural experience more rich and fulfilling. Download this FREE app now! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mazel

Explore a rich collection of Yiddish proverbs, folk tales, vocabulary, and recipes. This app offers daily wisdom, cultural context, and professional audio narration, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ Yiddish proverbs and sayings
  • 80 classic Yiddish folk tales
  • 252 Yiddish vocabulary words
  • 101 traditional Jewish recipes
  • Professional audio narration
  • Offline access
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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Mazel brings 1,000 years of Yiddish wisdom into your daily routine — each saying with its story, cultural context, and professional audio narration. FROM TIMELESS WISDOM TO DAILY INSPIRATION Browse 1,000 authentic Yiddish proverbs and sayings, each carefully curated with: • Original Hebrew script with beautiful calligraphy animation • Romanized Yiddish pronunciation • English translation and cultural context • Professional audio narration • Related folk tales, recipes, and vocabulary STORIES FULL OF LAUGHTER, TEARS & WISDOM Explore 80 classic Yiddish folk tales — from the wise men of Chelm to the Rabbi and the Goat. Each story is professionally narrated and paired with original Chagall-inspired artwork. BROWSE YOUR WAY • 65 Themes: wisdom, courage, family, humor, faith, love, and more • 4 Moods: comfort, contemplation, humor, motivation • Collections: curated groupings that connect related ideas • Search: find exactly the saying that speaks to you LEARN THE LANGUAGE 252 essential Yiddish vocabulary words with pronunciation guides, example sentences, and cultural notes. Build your Yiddish vocabulary one word at a time. COOK THE TRADITION 101 traditional Jewish recipes organized by holiday — from challah to latkes, matzo ball soup to rugelach. A DAILY RITUAL IN 30 SECONDS Each day brings a new saying, a new story, and a new word. It takes less time than your morning coffee, but the wisdom stays with you all day. DESIGNED WITH CARE • Works completely offline — all content embedded • Beautiful Hebrew calligraphy animations • Professional audio narration throughout • Save your favorites and track your journey • Light and dark mode support • No ads, no tracking, no data collection Mazel is free because Yiddish deserves to be shared. If this app brings you closer to the language and its wisdom, consider supporting its development through the optional tip jar. "When you don't have meat, you eat fish." — A Yiddish proverb about making the most of what you have. That's the spirit of Mazel.

Screenshots

Hebrew by Nemo4 screens
Mazel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hebrew by Nemo at 4.8 against Mazel's 4.2. Hebrew by Nemo also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 5) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). Mazel's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Hebrew by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mazel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hebrew by Nemo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hebrew by Nemo has 13K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Hebrew by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mazel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hebrew by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, Mazel every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hebrew by Nemo versus Mazel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHebrew by NemoMazel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Apps LLCCory Weinstein

Customer experience

Hebrew by Nemo

All ratings13,372 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%

Mazel

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Hebrew by Nemo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search function freezes app
  • Audio playback issues with certain words
  • Progress data loss after uninstall/reinstall

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand vocabulary and content
  • Add grammar lessons and reading exercises
  • Integrate with other language learning resources
  • Provide more personalization options

Mazel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hebrew by Nemo

One-time1
  • Nemo Hebrew Foundation pack$14.99
4 purchases

Mazel

One-time4
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.00
  • Shabbat Dinner$5.00
  • Mazel Tov!$10.00
Show 1 more
  • Chai$18.00

Questions

Is Hebrew by Nemo free?
Hebrew by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mazel free?
Mazel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hebrew by Nemo or Mazel?
Hebrew by Nemo is rated higher. Hebrew by Nemo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Mazel averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Hebrew by Nemo or Mazel have ads?
Neither Hebrew by Nemo nor Mazel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hebrew by Nemo or Mazel?
Hebrew by Nemo ships an update every 2 months, and Mazel every 4 days. Most recently, Hebrew by Nemo was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mazel on October 7, 2026.

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