# Shemanu vs ActivePray

The clearest difference is device support: Shemanu at 3 against ActivePray's 1. Shemanu also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shemanu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and ActivePray sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shemanu | ActivePray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shemanu/id6786886397/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VNV Hospitality LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786886399) | [Benjamin Weberink](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808369220) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ActivePray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activepray/id6808369218)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active+ | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shemanu free?

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

### Is ActivePray free?

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

### Do Shemanu or ActivePray have ads?

Neither Shemanu nor ActivePray shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shemanu or ActivePray?

Shemanu ships an update weekly, and ActivePray weekly. Most recently, Shemanu was updated on September 21, 2026 and ActivePray on October 26, 2026.

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