YidKit vs Zikaron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YidKit
This comprehensive Jewish toolkit offers a smart siddur, full Hebrew/English Tanach, customizable zmanim, and a minyan/kosher restaurant locator. Its adaptable home screen adjusts to the time of day, providing relevant prayers and holiday information.
- Smart Siddur with Tehilim
- Hebrew/English Tanach
- Customizable Zmanim
- Minyan Locator/Finder
- Kosher Restaurant Database
- Adaptable Home Screen
- Apple Watch App
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Welcome to YidKit 7! YidKit features an adaptable Home Screen that changes based on the date and time of day. • Will show Shacharis in the morning, and Mincha/Maariv in the afternoon. • Shows candle lighting times for Chagim (Jewish Holidays). • Shows start/end times for fast days. • Has candle lighting and havdallah for shabbos Features: Full smart siddur with Tehilim, Hebrew/English Tanach (Torah, Navi/Prophets, Kituvim/Writings), Zmanim, minyan locator/finder (minyanim), kosher restaurant database locator/finder Full Smart Siddur with Tehilim YidKit includes full Ashkenaz and Sfard Smart Siddurim with Tehilim! The Smart Siddur will automatically show/hide sections of davening depending on the day. The smart siddur has an adjustable font size and features a Tefilin mirror. Zmanim YidKit has comprehensive zmanim. The Zmanim in YidKit includes over 100 different zman variations, so you can personalize your Zmanim based on your customs. Minyan Locator/Finder Use YidKit to find a minyan with the minyan locator/finder! YidKit's Minyan Locator/Finder can show you minyan times, locations, and contact info for minyanim nearby. The app also includes a kosher restaurant database (locator/finder). Tanach (Torah, Navi/Prophets, Kituvim/Writings) YidKit also includes a full Hebrew/English Tanach. Use the Tanach to read the Torah, Navi/Prophets, and Kituvim/Writings. It also includes English translation and trop for the Torah, Navi/Prophets, and Kituvim/Writings. Also includes an Apple Watch app with quickly-accessible brachos! Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Zikaron
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Zikaron is a thoughtful tool designed to help individuals, families, rabbis, and communities navigate the Jewish mourning process with clarity and ease. The app’s core feature is a powerful calculator that determines the key milestones of the mourning period according to the Jewish calendar, including shiva, shloshim, and upcoming yahrzeit dates, while properly accounting for interruptions from Jewish holidays. By entering the date and time of passing and burial, the calculator automatically generates the full mourning timeline. The app provides both Hebrew and Gregorian dates so users can easily track each stage of mourning and observe traditional practices with confidence. Zikaron simplifies what can otherwise be a complicated process of determining dates across multiple calendar systems. The app automatically adjusts for Jewish holidays that interrupt mourning practices, ensuring that the calculated dates follow traditional Jewish law and custom. Beyond the calculator, the app includes additional resources to support mourners throughout the mourning period. The Kaddish Tracker helps users follow the traditional period for reciting Mourner’s Kaddish. Users can track their progress and optionally enable reminders to help maintain the daily practice of honoring a loved one’s memory. The Mourning Guide provides clear explanations of Jewish mourning customs and condolence practices. The guide helps users understand the traditions associated with shiva, shloshim, and the first year of mourning, making it easier for mourners, family members, and community members to participate in these practices with understanding and respect. The Memorial Prayer Library includes a collection of traditional Jewish prayers and texts used during mourning and remembrance. Each prayer is presented with Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation so that users of different backgrounds and levels of Hebrew familiarity can access the liturgy. Together, these features create a single place where mourners can find the dates, prayers, and guidance needed during a difficult time. Features include: • Shiva, Shloshim, and Yahrzeit calculator based on the Jewish calendar • Automatic adjustment for Jewish holiday interruptions • Hebrew and Gregorian dates for mourning milestones • Automatic generation of the first ten Yahrzeit dates • Kaddish tracking with optional reminders • Mourning guide explaining Jewish mourning rituals and condolence practices • Memorial prayer library with Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation Zikaron was created to make it easier to observe tradition, remember loved ones, and navigate the mourning process with dignity, clarity, and care.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: YidKit at Free against Zikaron's $0.99. YidKit also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Zikaron's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
YidKit is free to download; Zikaron costs $0.99 up front. YidKit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Zikaron asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | YidKit | Zikaron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Smith | SAVANNAH LIPNER |
Bugs and requests
YidKit
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on Shacharit
- Blank pages for Zemanim and Minyan Finder
- Font issues after iOS update
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Integrate Tanach feature
Zikaron
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
YidKit
- Monthly Snack$2.991 Month
- Monthly Drink$5.991 Month
- Monthly Lunch$10.991 Month
- Buy Me a Snack$2.99
- Buy Me a Drink$5.99
- Buy Me Lunch$10.99
Zikaron
No in-app purchases








