# Torah First vs Shabbat Checklist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shabbat Checklist at 100% against Torah First's 50%. Shabbat Checklist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Torah First's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Torah First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Shabbat Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shabbat Checklist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torah First has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Torah First's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shabbat Checklist's.

Torah First ships an update fortnightly, Shabbat Checklist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torah First | Shabbat Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torah-first-put-hashem-first/id6760490238/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-checklist/id6761007305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reality Shifting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246786216) | [More Voltage](https://appshunter.io/developer/945878747) |

## What reviewers say

### Torah First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torah-first-put-hashem-first/id6760490238)

This app helps you pause before opening distracting applications by requiring a short prayer. It offers timed unlock windows and allows you to protect specific apps, categories, or websites with customizable schedules. Track your progress and reclaimed time to manage your screen usage effectively.

**Highlights:** Prayer-first app unlocks, App, category, and website protection, Customizable schedules, Streak tracking, Weekly history and reclaimed time, Emergency unlock windows

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Torah First Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Torah First Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Shabbat Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-checklist/id6761007305)

This app simplifies preparation for Shabbat and Jewish holidays. It offers guided checklists, recipes, and a shared task management system for families to coordinate preparations calmly and efficiently.

**Highlights:** Guided Erev Shabbat checklist, Location-based candle lighting times, Live countdown to candle lighting, Family task assignment and tracking, Built-in recipes and grocery list, Holiday calendar support, Multilingual localization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torah First free?

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

### Is Shabbat Checklist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Torah First or Shabbat Checklist?

Shabbat Checklist is rated higher. Torah First averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Shabbat Checklist averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Torah First or Shabbat Checklist have ads?

Torah First shows ads; Shabbat Checklist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Torah First or Shabbat Checklist?

Torah First ships an update fortnightly, and Shabbat Checklist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Torah First was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shabbat Checklist on October 25, 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.*