Comparison

Milah 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

Milah

This app uses adaptive spaced repetition with intuitive flashcards to help you build a lasting Hebrew vocabulary foundation. It focuses on essential words for real-life situations and provides native audio for pronunciation, all without excessive gamification.

Highlights
  • Adaptive spaced repetition
  • Intuitive flashcards with swipe gestures
  • Native audio pronunciation
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Vocabulary organized by category
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Milah actually teaches you Hebrew. No excessive gamification. No cartoon characters. Just a method that works: flashcards, refined by the science of memory. How it works Milah uses adaptive spaced repetition — the most proven technique for retaining vocabulary long-term. The app identifies the words you've mastered and the ones that still trip you up, adjusting each session accordingly. You make progress without even noticing the effort. Each card is simple to use: swipe right if you know the word, left if you're unsure. Tap the audio button anytime to hear native Hebrew pronunciation. Come back daily to keep your streak alive. The essential vocabulary Milah's vocabulary covers real-life situations: greetings, family, food, transportation, numbers, colors, daily life. Every word is one you'll actually use — not one that just looks good on a list. Who is this for? — You're planning a trip to Israel and want to go beyond shalom — You live in Israel and want to finally understand the conversations around you — You have Israeli roots and want to reconnect with the language — You're taking Hebrew classes and need a serious tool to reinforce what you learn — You're simply curious about a fascinating language, written right to left What Milah doesn't do Milah won't promise you fluency in 7 days. It won't shower you with confetti for learning the word dog. It won't send you ten notifications a day to guilt you into opening the app. What it does: help you build a solid, lasting vocabulary foundation, one word at a time. Features → Intuitive flashcards with swipe gestures (left / right) → Adaptive spaced repetition — every session is personalized → Native audio on every word, anytime → Daily streak over a rolling 7-day window → Vocabulary organized by category → Daily reminders (configurable) → Works offline, works in silent mode → Free — no subscription, no ads Design Milah is designed to stay out of your way. Clean interface, careful typography, nothing superfluous. Hebrew deserves your full attention. Download Milah. Start today. Come back tomorrow.

About

Hebrew №1

Features
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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

Milah4 screens
Hebrew №14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hebrew №1 at weekly against Milah's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Milah ships an update every 6 weeks, Hebrew №1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Milah versus Hebrew №1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMilahHebrew №1
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMickael AzoulayLeonid Goldberg

In-app purchases

None

Milah

No in-app purchases

None

Hebrew №1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Milah free?
Milah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hebrew №1 free?
Hebrew №1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Milah or Hebrew №1 have ads?
Neither Milah nor Hebrew №1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Milah or Hebrew №1?
Milah ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hebrew №1 weekly. Most recently, Milah was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hebrew №1 on October 31, 2026.

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