# Dvash Hebrew vs Shotef

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dvash Hebrew at 14 against Shotef's 4. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dvash Hebrew sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shotef sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dvash Hebrew against 5.0 for Shotef. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively.

Dvash Hebrew ships an update fortnightly, Shotef every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dvash Hebrew | Shotef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvash-hebrew/id6503658289/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotef-learn-hebrew/id6753523113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Ihmels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533502799) | [Aaron Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843737165) |

## What reviewers say

### Dvash Hebrew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvash-hebrew/id6503658289)

Enhance your Hebrew language skills with daily news articles and music. Features include instant translations, adjustable text display, vocabulary building tools, and illustrated learning aids. Designed for learners to understand Hebrew naturally through engaging, real-world content.

**Highlights:** Daily Hebrew news articles for learners, Hebrew songs with line-by-line translations, Instant word and sentence translations, Adjustable text display (with/without Nikud), Vocabulary saving and quiz features, Spaced Repetition System (SRS) for memorization, Illustrated learning for vocabulary reinforcement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dvash Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Dvash Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Dvash Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Dvash Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


### Shotef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotef-learn-hebrew/id6753523113)

Build practical Hebrew language skills through engaging games and interactive modules. Learn thousands of words and expressions, track your progress, and master pronunciation for everyday life in Israel.

**Highlights:** 8 engaging mini-games, 1000+ words and expressions, Beginner mode for basics, Progress tracking, Real-life modules, Audio pronunciation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shotef Plus (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Shotef Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Shotef Lifetime: Full Hebrew Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dvash Hebrew free?

Dvash Hebrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shotef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dvash Hebrew or Shotef?

Shotef is rated higher. Dvash Hebrew averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Shotef averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dvash Hebrew or Shotef have ads?

Neither Dvash Hebrew nor Shotef shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dvash Hebrew or Shotef?

Dvash Hebrew ships an update fortnightly, and Shotef every 10 days. Most recently, Dvash Hebrew was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shotef on September 15, 2026.

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