Hayom vs Shabbat Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hayom
Access daily Jewish wisdom, quotes, and important dates from Chabad.org. Customize alerts for Halachic times, Shabbat, and holidays for multiple locations. View events at nearby Chabad centers and featured articles.
- Daily Jewish date and holiday name
- Daily quote and dose of wisdom
- Events at nearby Chabad centers
- Featured articles from Chabad.org
- Customizable Halachic time alerts
- Shabbat and holiday times for multiple locations
- Personal events from Chabad.org calendar
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Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Get the most important information from Chabad.org each day including the current Jewish date and holiday name, a daily quote and dose of wisdom, events at nearby Chabad centers and featured articles from the largest Jewish website. Lots of customization options including setting alerts for various Halachic times, subscribe to Shabbat and holiday times for multiple locations and personal events from your own Chabad.org calendar. All cards are updated overnight for instant access throughout the day.
Shabbat Time
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Shabbat Time: Simplifying Your Shabbat Preparation Overview: Shabbat Time is a dedicated app designed to bring simplicity and clarity to your Shabbat preparations. With a focus on ease of use and practical functionality, our app serves as a straightforward, essential tool for observing Shabbat. Key Features: Next Shabbat Time Display: At the heart of "Shabbat Time" is its ability to show you the exact time Shabbat begins each Friday. This feature automatically updates every week, providing you with the candle lighting time based on your current location. It's a simple yet powerful tool to help you plan your Shabbat preparations in advance. Geolocation Awareness: Understanding the importance of location-specific Shabbat times, "Shabbat Time" utilizes your device's geolocation capabilities. This ensures that the Shabbat times you receive are accurate for your exact location, offering peace of mind and removing the need for manual adjustments or time zone calculations. User Experience: Clean and Intuitive Interface: "Shabbat Time" boasts a user-friendly interface that's easy to navigate. With a clear display of the upcoming Shabbat time and your current location, the app provides all the information you need at a glance. Automatic Updates: The app automatically updates the Shabbat times each week, ensuring you always have the latest information without any extra effort. Designed for Everyone: Whether you're deeply observant or simply looking to incorporate the observance of Shabbat into your life, "Shabbat Time" is designed to accommodate your needs. It's perfect for individuals, families, and anyone interested in observing Shabbat with ease. Lightweight and Efficient: "Shabbat Time" is not bogged down with unnecessary features. It's a lightweight app focused on doing one thing exceptionally well – keeping you informed about the start time of Shabbat in your location. Privacy and Permission: We value your privacy. The app uses location services only to provide accurate Shabbat times and does not store or share your location data. Stay Informed and Prepared: With "Shabbat Time," you're always one step ahead in your Shabbat preparations. Let our app take care of the timing, so you can focus on the meaningful aspects of your Shabbat experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shabbat Time at every 5 days against Hayom's every 4 months. Hayom's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hayom ships an update every 4 months, Shabbat Time every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hayom | Shabbat Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chabad.org Jewish Apps | Marcelo Catach |
In-app purchases
Hayom
No in-app purchases
Shabbat Time
No in-app purchases
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