Comparison

AlefBet vs Hebrew №1

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

Head to head
About

AlefBet

This app combines translation, vowel points, and verb conjugations for over 11,000 Hebrew words. It offers flashcards, quizzes, and example sentences to aid learning, all accessible offline. It caters to learners of all levels, focusing on everyday language.

Highlights
  • All-in-one Hebrew dictionary
  • Vowel points (nikud) and transcription
  • Verb conjugations (binyan, tenses)
  • Example sentences
  • Search by sound (no Hebrew keyboard needed)
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Offline functionality
Features
Read full description

Looking up a Hebrew word usually means juggling a few apps: one for the translation, one for the vowels, another for the verb forms. AlefBet puts all of that on one card. Search any of the 11,000+ words and you will get the vowel points (nikud), the transcription, the part of speech, the root, and for verbs the binyan with past, present and future. Most words come with example sentences so you can see how they're actually used. Still learning the alphabet? Type the word the way it sounds. Search "shalom", "toda" or "bayit" and AlefBet finds it. No Hebrew keyboard needed. To help words stick there are flashcards you swipe through by level or by letter, plus a short quiz to check yourself. Anything you want to come back to goes into Favorites. The dictionary leans toward words people actually use, with extra attention to what new immigrants and ulpan students reach for first: greetings, numbers, food, shopping, paperwork, health and the rest of daily life. Words are grouped by level from A1 to C2. It all works offline, so the whole dictionary stays on your phone with or without a connection. There's a light theme and a dark one. AlefBet Pro opens the full dictionary, removes the favorites limit and unlocks every flashcard level and quiz. The first 7 days are free. The Hebrew here is the modern kind, spelled the way you'll actually see it today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://alefbet.tech/terms Privacy Policy: https://alefbet.tech/privacy

About

Hebrew №1

Features
Read full description

Hebrew №1 helps you learn Hebrew from zero — a clear, step-by-step course for real beginners who want to read, understand, and speak everyday Hebrew. Start with the Hebrew alphabet and pronunciation, build the words and phrases you actually need, practice with real-life dialogues, and slowly begin to understand the Hebrew around you — at the store, at the doctor, at work, and in everyday conversations. Why beginners choose Hebrew №1: • Learn the Hebrew alphabet (alef-bet) and vowels from scratch • Practical Hebrew words and phrases for daily life, not abstract examples • 100+ real-life dialogues: doctor, bank, renting, work, school • Audio for every letter, word, and dialogue to train pronunciation and listening • Hebrew grammar explained in simple language, no heavy theory • Knowledge checks and spaced review so what you learn actually sticks • Alef, a friendly companion, cheers you on and keeps you going Fully offline, with no ads: All unlocked lessons, words, dialogues, and audio work without internet — study on the bus, in a queue, or on a park bench. Your progress is saved on your device. Hebrew №1 is a great fit if you: • are learning Hebrew from zero; • are moving to Israel or planning aliyah; • want to feel confident speaking basic Hebrew; • know a few words but are afraid to talk; • want to understand everyday speech and signs; • prefer short, focused lessons over heavy textbooks. Learn a little every day, and Hebrew turns from a hard language into a skill you can use. The interface is available in English, Russian, French, Spanish, and German. Open your first Hebrew lesson today.

Screenshots

AlefBet4 screens
Hebrew №14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hebrew №1 at none against AlefBet's 2. Hebrew №1 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. AlefBet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hebrew №1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AlefBet versus Hebrew №1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlefBetHebrew №1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlia LiubimovLeonid Goldberg

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AlefBet

Subscriptions2
  • AlefBet Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • AlefBet Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$23.991 Year
None

Hebrew №1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlefBet free?
AlefBet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hebrew №1 free?
Hebrew №1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlefBet or Hebrew №1 have ads?
Neither AlefBet nor Hebrew №1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlefBet or Hebrew №1?
AlefBet ships an update weekly, and Hebrew №1 weekly. Most recently, AlefBet was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hebrew №1 on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons