Comparison

Hodu vs Modeh

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

Head to head
About

Hodu

Cultivate daily gratitude and mindfulness by recording thank-you notes to Hashem. Share your journey with friends and family, and participate in monthly challenges for a chance to win gift cards. Strengthen your connection to faith and the good in your life.

Highlights
  • Daily gratitude journaling
  • Shared journals with friends/family
  • Monthly gift card raffle
  • Mindfulness and awareness growth
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Secure and private entries
Features
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Hodu — Your Daily Way to Thank Hashem Pause. Notice. Write. Take a moment to slow down and recognize Hashem’s kindness in your life — then write it down. With Hodu, you’ll discover how a small daily act of gratitude can bring more joy, awareness, and meaning to your days. What You Can Do with Hodu? - Create a Daily Gratitude Journal — Record your thank-you notes to Hashem every day and track your growing awareness of life’s blessings. - Share Gratitude with Others — Invite friends or family members to join your shared journal and build a positive habit together. - Stay Consistent and Get Rewarded — Complete 30 gratitude notes in a month and automatically enter our monthly gift card raffle. - Grow in Mindfulness — Learn to recognize Hashem’s kindness not only in big moments but also in the small, everyday details. - Support the Mission — By joining Hodu, you’re helping more people discover gratitude and faith through journaling. Why Hodu? Hodu is more than a journal — it’s a movement to live with awareness and appreciation. Each thank-you note you write strengthens your connection to Hashem and to the good in your life. The name Hodu comes from the Hebrew word “הודו”, meaning give thanks. It reminds us that gratitude is not just a feeling — it’s a way of life. How It Works? - Download the app and create your account. - Tap “Start Thanking Hashem” to write your first note of gratitude. - Add family or friends to a shared journal if you’d like to experience gratitude together. - Keep your daily streak — consistency strengthens the habit and opens new reflections. - Watch how your mindset shifts as you begin noticing the blessings around you every day. Who It’s For? - Anyone who wants to bring more positivity and faith into everyday life. - Families or friends who want to share gratitude and inspire each other. - People looking for a simple, spiritual tool to strengthen mindfulness and connection to Hashem. Features at a Glance: - Personal and shared gratitude journals - Clean, distraction-free interface - Secure account and private entries - Monthly gratitude challenges and rewards - Available in multiple languages Privacy and Security: Your notes are completely private and securely stored. We respect your confidentiality — your journal belongs only to you (and those you choose to share it with). Support the Mission: Your participation helps expand the Hodu community so more people can practice gratitude and faith daily. If you enjoy the app, consider supporting us through a donation or sharing Hodu with friends and family. Hodu. Thank Hashem. Live with Awareness. https://hodulashem.org

About

Modeh

Features
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Modeh is a personal place to pause, appreciate what you have, and move forward in your own way. Start with a daily thought or a private gratitude moment. When it feels right, explore the weekly Torah portion, Shabbat times for your area, Sephardi Tefillin guidance, common prayers and blessings, Psalms, and small steps you choose for yourself. • Daily inspiration connected to real life • A private gratitude journal • Hebrew and Gregorian dates, weekly portion, holidays and Shabbat times • Complete Sephardi Tefillin order and step-by-step guidance • Prayers, blessings, Psalms and Tikkun HaKlali • Personal reminders and “My path” goals • Hebrew and English • Optional guest mode; your private journal stays on your device No pressure. No scores. Start with one moment.

Screenshots

Hodu4 screens
Modeh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Modeh at none against Hodu's shown. Hodu's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hodu versus Modeh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoduModeh
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPenina SauerLiav Yemini

In-app purchases

None

Hodu

No in-app purchases

None

Modeh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hodu free?
Hodu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modeh free?
Modeh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hodu or Modeh have ads?
Hodu shows ads; Modeh does not.

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