# Neshamah vs Shabbat Mode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shabbat Mode at 100% against Neshamah's 50%. Shabbat Mode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Neshamah's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (197 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shabbat Mode sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Neshamah asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shabbat Mode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neshamah has 197 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Neshamah's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shabbat Mode's.

Neshamah ships an update every 2 weeks, Shabbat Mode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neshamah | Shabbat Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neshamah/id6503355658/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-mode-weekly-reset/id6760573868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 164 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neshamah LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749094437) | [Anirudh Kannan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582339314) |

## What reviewers say

### Neshamah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neshamah/id6503355658)

This app offers a curated collection of Jewish content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and music. It provides a personalized feed of inspiration, learning, and connection to Jewish culture, heritage, and Israel.

**Highlights:** Curated Jewish content, Personalized content feed, Articles, videos, podcasts, music, Jewish culture and heritage, Connection to Israel, On-demand digital engagement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shabbat Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-mode-weekly-reset/id6760573868)

This app automatically blocks distracting applications on your phone during Shabbat, from candle lighting to Havdalah. It syncs with local times and requires no weekly setup, allowing for a more present and peaceful day of rest.

**Highlights:** Automatic app blocking, Synced to local candle lighting and Havdalah times, Zero Friday setup, Custom Shabbat hours, Friday reminder notification, Weekly Shabbat quote

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shabbat Mode Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Shabbat Mode Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Shabbat Mode Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Shabbat Mode Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Shabbat Mode Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Shabbat Mode Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Shabbat Mode Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neshamah free?

Neshamah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shabbat Mode free?

Shabbat Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Neshamah or Shabbat Mode?

Shabbat Mode is rated higher. Neshamah averages 4.8 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Shabbat Mode averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Neshamah or Shabbat Mode have ads?

Neither Neshamah nor Shabbat Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neshamah or Shabbat Mode?

Neshamah ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shabbat Mode fortnightly. Most recently, Neshamah was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shabbat Mode on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*