# Simple Siddur vs YidKit

The clearest difference is rating: YidKit at 4.9 against Simple Siddur's 4.1. YidKit also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Simple Siddur's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YidKit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Siddur asks for nothing beyond the download.

YidKit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YidKit has 1.5K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Simple Siddur's written reviews are positive against 93% of YidKit's.

Simple Siddur ships an update every 3 months, YidKit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Siddur | YidKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-siddur/id792359433/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidkit-smart-siddur-zmanim/id962044994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ehud Adler](https://appshunter.io/developer/948783510) | [Daniel Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/960876165) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Siddur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-siddur/id792359433)

This app provides a comprehensive digital siddur with all prayers for various Nusachs, essential blessings, and practical tools like a compass and Zmanim. It also includes information on Minyanim and Mikvah, making it a complete reference for Jewish prayer and observance.

**Highlights:** All prayers for different Nusachs, Essential Brachot, Compass, Zmanim, Minyanim, Mikvah information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Packed with features
- 👍 Great for all nusachim
- 👍 Clean text
- 👍 Fluid interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing Hallel
- 🐛 Missing Mussaf for Rosh Chodesh
- 🐛 Missing key features
- 🐛 Doesn't let you change Nusach
- 🐛 Not great ease of use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or randomly closes
- App resets on reopen
- Invisible prayer issue
- Tehillim bug, can't scroll down
- Words overlap in Shmoneh Esrei

**Requested features**

- Add Hallel
- Add Mussaf for Rosh Chodesh
- Implement a table of contents
- Add ברוך ה׳ אמן ואמן to maariv
- Add Birkat Netilat Yadayim, Asher yatzar and Birkat Hatorah


### YidKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidkit-smart-siddur-zmanim/id962044994)

This app offers a smart prayer book that adapts to the time of day and Jewish calendar. It includes a comprehensive Tanach, a minyan finder, and a database of kosher restaurants. An Apple Watch app provides quick access to blessings.

**Highlights:** Adaptive Home Screen, Smart Siddur with Tehilim, Hebrew/English Tanach, Comprehensive Zmanim, Minyan Locator/Finder, Kosher Restaurant Database, Apple Watch App

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Snack | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Drink | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Lunch | $10.99 | per month |
| Buy Me a Snack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Drink | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Lunch | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Comprehensive features in one app
- 🕰️ Helpful zmanim and minyan finder

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 📖 Lack of English translation or transliteration
- 🔍 Missing some specific prayer content (e.g., bris)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on Shacharit
- Blank pages for Zemanim and Minyan Finder
- Font issues after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Add option to view entire tefillah in one scrollable format
- Offer a choice of fonts to enhance user experience
- Implement notification for Rosh Chodesh
- Add Nusach Sefard option
- Improve navigation by parsha and aliyah


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Siddur free?

Simple Siddur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is YidKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Siddur or YidKit?

YidKit is rated higher. Simple Siddur averages 4.1 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while YidKit averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Simple Siddur or YidKit have ads?

YidKit shows ads; Simple Siddur does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Siddur or YidKit?

Simple Siddur ships an update every 3 months, and YidKit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Siddur was updated on October 23, 2026 and YidKit on October 26, 2026.

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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.*