# Torah First vs Shemanu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shemanu at 100% against Torah First's 50%. Shemanu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Torah First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Shemanu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shemanu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Torah First's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shemanu's.

Torah First ships an update fortnightly, Shemanu weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torah First | Shemanu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torah-first-put-hashem-first/id6760490238/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shemanu/id6786886397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reality Shifting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246786216) | [VNV Hospitality LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786886399) |

## 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 |


### Shemanu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shemanu/id6786886397)

This app helps users learn and connect with Hebrew prayer through interactive tools. Features include read-along audio, pronunciation feedback, and a digital siddur. Users can also journal their spiritual journey and access daily connection features.

**Highlights:** Read-along audio with word highlighting, Pronunciation tutor with feedback, Transliteration and English translation, Siddur scanning and audio playback, Voice and text journaling, Daily prayer and Torah verses, Shabbat candle-lighting times

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shemanu Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Shemanu Pro Annual | $72.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torah First free?

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

### Is Shemanu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Torah First or Shemanu?

Shemanu is rated higher. Torah First averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Shemanu averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Torah First or Shemanu have ads?

Torah First shows ads; Shemanu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Torah First or Shemanu?

Torah First ships an update fortnightly, and Shemanu weekly. Most recently, Torah First was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shemanu on November 2, 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.*