# Siddur vs Sephardic Siddur

The clearest difference is rating: Sephardic Siddur at 4.7 against Siddur's 4.0. Sephardic Siddur also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 69%) and chart position (#37 vs #143). Siddur's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Siddur costs $5.99 and Sephardic Siddur $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sephardic Siddur holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Siddur's written reviews are positive against 89% of Sephardic Siddur's.

Siddur ships an update every 3 months, Sephardic Siddur every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Siddur | Sephardic Siddur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siddur-classic-edition/id731295415/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sephardic-siddur/id1146814685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #143 | **#37** |
| Size | 21 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chabad.org Jewish Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127567978) | [Shlomo Brothers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264113219) |

## What reviewers say

### Siddur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siddur-classic-edition/id731295415)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Access the classic Tehillat Hashem Siddur with a smart layout. Features all prayers and blessings, a Zmanim calculator for halachic times, a hyperlinked table of contents, Tefillin mirror, and a Mizrach compass.

**Highlights:** Classic Hebrew Siddur, Smart suggested prayers, Halachic Zmanim calculator, Hyperlinked table of contents, Tefillin mirror, Mizrach Compass

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sephardic Siddur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sephardic-siddur/id1146814685)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app provides a multi-lingual Sephardic prayer book with prayers in Hebrew, English, and Russian. It includes detailed instructions for different roles and offers features like a Hebrew calendar, compass, and customizable text. The app works offline after initial download.

**Highlights:** Multi-lingual prayer text (Hebrew, English, Russian), Offline prayer access, Instructions for men, women, leader, congregation, Hebrew calendar and Shabbat times, Compass for prayer direction, Customizable font size and style, Search and bookmark prayers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Siddur free?

Siddur costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sephardic Siddur free?

Sephardic Siddur costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Siddur or Sephardic Siddur?

Sephardic Siddur is rated higher. Siddur averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Sephardic Siddur averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Siddur or Sephardic Siddur have ads?

Sephardic Siddur shows ads; Siddur does not.

### Which is updated more often, Siddur or Sephardic Siddur?

Siddur ships an update every 3 months, and Sephardic Siddur every 2 months. Most recently, Siddur was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sephardic Siddur on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Siddur or Sephardic Siddur?

Siddur currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Sephardic Siddur at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*