Comparison

TheYeshiva vs Kol Torah

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

Head to head
About

TheYeshiva

Access a vast collection of Torah wisdom from Rabbi YY Jacobson. This app provides teachings in video, audio, and text formats, organized by category for easy navigation. Enjoy daily inspiration and offline access to save your favorite content.

Highlights
  • Teachings from Rabbi YY Jacobson
  • Video, audio, and text formats
  • Content organized by categories
  • Daily and weekly inspiration
  • Bookmark and offline access
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Discover the depth, relevance, and inspiration of Torah with Rabbi YY Jacobson. TheYeshiva app offers an expansive library of Torah wisdom making profound teachings accessible to all. Key Features: - Teachings from Rabbi YY Jacobson – Engage with transformative Torah insights from one of today’s leading voices. - Multiple Formats – Watch, listen, or read—classes are available in video, audio, and text. - Organized Content – Easily navigate by categories, from Jewish holidays to personal growth. - Daily & Weekly Inspiration – Stay connected with fresh, meaningful content updates. - Bookmark & Offline Access – Save favorites and learn anytime, anywhere. - User-Friendly & Customizable – Adjust playback, follow series, and get notified of new classes. Join a global community exploring Torah’s timeless wisdom. Download TheYeshiva app today and elevate your learning with Rabbi YY Jacobson!

About

Kol Torah

This app guides children through learning to read from the Torah, offering step-by-step instruction and practice until their Bar Mitzvah. It features a Torah portion calculator, rabbi recordings, self-practice with AI feedback, and progress tracking for a clear learning experience.

Highlights
  • Torah portion calculator by date
  • Rabbi recordings in various styles
  • Self-practice and recording
  • AI-based reading feedback
  • Progress tracking
  • Learn anytime, anywhere
Features
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Kol Torah is an app designed to help children learn how to read from the Torah, guiding them step by step until their Bar Mitzvah, in a simple and convenient way. • Calculator to find the correct Torah portion by date • Listen to recordings by rabbis in different reading styles • Practice and self-recording • Instant AI-based feedback comparing your reading to the rabbi’s • Progress tracking until full readiness • Learn anytime, anywhere • Clear learning experience for children and easy for parents Download the app and start preparing for your Bar Mitzvah in an organized way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TheYeshiva4 screens
Kol Torah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheYeshiva at none against Kol Torah's 10. TheYeshiva also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Kol Torah's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Kol Torah sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. TheYeshiva asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TheYeshiva against 5.0 for Kol Torah. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheYeshiva ships an update every 6 weeks, Kol Torah fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TheYeshiva versus Kol Torah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheYeshivaKol Torah
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBais GavrielShaul Almog

Customer experience

TheYeshiva

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kol Torah

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TheYeshiva

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Kol Torah

Subscriptions4
  • demo$0.291 Month
  • 1 month subscription$29.991 Month
  • 3 months$74.993 Months
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  • yearly subscription$119.991 Year
One-time6
  • yamen1discount1apple$20.00
  • yamen3months1discount1$50.00
  • yamen3months1apple$60.00
Show 3 more
  • yamen1yearly1discount1apple$150.00
  • yamen1yearly1apple$179.00
  • yearlydiscount1apple1$400.00

Questions

Is TheYeshiva free?
TheYeshiva is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kol Torah free?
Kol Torah is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TheYeshiva or Kol Torah?
TheYeshiva and Kol Torah are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do TheYeshiva or Kol Torah have ads?
Neither TheYeshiva nor Kol Torah shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheYeshiva or Kol Torah?
TheYeshiva ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kol Torah fortnightly. Most recently, TheYeshiva was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kol Torah on October 31, 2026.

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