# L'chaim! vs Beit HaDerekh

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beit HaDerekh at none against L'chaim!'s 2. Beit HaDerekh also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. L'chaim! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Beit HaDerekh asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for L'chaim! against 5.0 for Beit HaDerekh. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | L'chaim! | Beit HaDerekh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lchaim/id6763787941/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beit-haderekh/id6792158848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Rivkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895488747) | [Beit HaDerekh Congregation, or Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792158850) |

## What reviewers say

### L'chaim!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lchaim/id6763787941)

This app offers daily Jewish learning with short readings from the Torah and Talmud, featuring commentary and engaging questions. It provides a unique way to explore Jewish texts and traditions at your own pace, with no prior Hebrew knowledge required.

**Highlights:** Daily Torah parasha readings, Daily Daf Yomi (Talmud) summaries, Commentary from various Jewish scholars, Interactive daily questions (machloket), Generational jokes for each reading, Rabbi biographies, Learning archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| L'chaim Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| L'chaim Plus | $39.99 | per year |


### Beit HaDerekh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beit-haderekh/id6792158848)

This app provides resources for spiritual growth and faith exploration through a Messianic Jewish perspective. Access teachings, Bible studies, and congregation updates to deepen your understanding and walk with faith.

**Highlights:** Watch teachings and livestreams, Access Bible studies, Follow congregation updates, Receive faith resources, Explore scriptures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is L'chaim! free?

L'chaim! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beit HaDerekh free?

Beit HaDerekh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, L'chaim! or Beit HaDerekh?

L'chaim! and Beit HaDerekh are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do L'chaim! or Beit HaDerekh have ads?

Neither L'chaim! nor Beit HaDerekh shows ads.

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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.*