Comparison

Tefillin vs Perach

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

Head to head
About

Tefillin

This app provides gentle, reliable reminders for putting on Tefillin, based on accurate, location-based halachic times. It simplifies building a consistent Tefillin routine with customizable notifications and flexible settings, even working offline.

Highlights
  • Smart Tefillin reminders
  • Accurate location-based zmanim
  • Customizable reminder timing
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Automatic location updates
  • Multiple halachic opinion options
Features
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Making Tefillin Reminders Simple! Building a Tefillin routine doesn't have to be overwhelming. Our app gives you gentle, reliable reminders based on proper halachic zmanim, helping you develop this meaningful practice at your own pace. Why This App Makes a Difference: Many young men find Tefillin timing confusing or worry about missing the right window. We remove that uncertainty with accurate, location-based zmanim that you can trust. No more guessing, no more rushing, just clear guidance when you need it. Key Features: Smart Reminders - Customizable notifications before zman Tefillin Accurate Zmanim - Sunrise and latest Tefillin times for your exact location Flexible Settings - Adjust reminder timing to fit your schedule Works Offline - Reliable even without internet connection Clean Interface - Simple, distraction-free design Travel-Friendly - Automatic location updates wherever you go Multiple Halachic Opinions - Choose the zman calculation that fits your minhag Your Tefillin Journey, Simplified: Whether you're just starting to put on Tefillin regularly, getting back into the habit, or want to be more consistent, this app meets you where you are. No judgment, no pressure - just the practical support you need to make this mitzvah a natural part of your day. Join thousands who've made Tefillin routine: Download now and transform your weekday mornings. Start building the habit that will serve you for life, one day at a time.

About

Perach

Features
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Perach works out your dates and reminds you: hefsek taharah, seven clean days, mikvah night — following your custom, at the solar times of wherever you are. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Your journal — dates, checks, observations — stays on your device, encrypted and protected by your passcode. We never receive it, so we cannot read it. No ads, no trackers, nothing sold. PERACH GIVES NO PSAK For a doubt, a colour, an unusual situation, the app never answers in a rav's place: it takes you to one. You can write to a rav whose identity has been verified by hand. Your messages are end-to-end encrypted, and you stay anonymous unless you choose to give your name. DISCREET, BECAUSE IT IS PRIVATE You can disguise the text of your reminders on the lock screen, and lock the app with Face ID. On Shabbat and festivals everything falls silent: whatever was due to ring during is announced before it comes in. ALSO INSIDE • Over 2,000 mikvaot worldwide, with map, hours and directions • A travel mode that recalculates your milestones in your destination's time zone • A calendar that shows where you stand at a glance • A week sheet you can print or send to your rav • 29 languages, including Hebrew and Yiddish FREE No subscription, no in-app purchases, no advertising. Perach is a calculation and reminder aid. The dates it shows are estimates based on the custom you chose; they are neither a halachic ruling nor medical advice. Any question of doubt belongs to your rav or a yoetzet halacha.

Screenshots

Tefillin4 screens
Perach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Perach at every 2 days against Tefillin's every 5 days. Tefillin's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tefillin ships an update every 5 days, Perach every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tefillin versus Perach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTefillinPerach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB48 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGET STUFF DONE LLCMiguel Zacco

In-app purchases

None

Tefillin

No in-app purchases

None

Perach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tefillin free?
Tefillin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perach free?
Perach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tefillin or Perach have ads?
Neither Tefillin nor Perach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tefillin or Perach?
Tefillin ships an update every 5 days, and Perach every 2 days. Most recently, Tefillin was updated on November 5, 2026 and Perach on October 31, 2026.

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