Comparison

YidKit vs Yahrtzeit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YidKit

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
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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/

About

Yahrtzeit

This app helps you track important memorial dates with accurate Hebrew date conversion and a clear upcoming timeline. It includes notes, photos, and prayer texts, with premium features for advanced reminders and calendar sync.

Highlights
  • Hebrew date conversion
  • Upcoming timeline view
  • Add names, notes, and photos
  • Prayer reader with Hebrew/English
  • Advance reminders
  • Calendar sync
  • Widgets and Siri integration
Features
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Yahrtzeit keeps memorial dates clear, organized, and easy to act on. Track every yahrtzeit with accurate Hebrew date conversion, after-sunset day handling, and a clean upcoming view that shows what is today, what is next, and what is coming soon. Add names, notes, photos, and memorial details in seconds. When it is time to pray, everything is ready. Open Kaddish Al Yisrael, Hashkavah, Patach Eliyahu, Rabbi Chananya, Amar Ribi Aba, and a graveside reflection in a focused reader with Hebrew and English options, flexible layouts, and comfortable typography. Practical by design: • Smart upcoming timeline • Fast search, filters, and sorting • Notes, photos, and memorial details • Clean prayer reader • Hebrew and English date support Lifetime Premium features: • Advance reminders and alerts • Calendar sync (Apple Calendar) • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri and Shortcuts, Automations • Burial map previews and navigation • Custom naming, app icons, and appearance controls Built to help you remember, prepare, and stay on top of every yahrzeit with confidence. Download Yahrtzeit today.

Screenshots

YidKit4 screens
Yahrtzeit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Yahrtzeit at none against YidKit's shown. Yahrtzeit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). YidKit's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YidKit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Yahrtzeit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for YidKit against 5.0 for Yahrtzeit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YidKit has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YidKit ships an update every 2 weeks, Yahrtzeit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
YidKit versus Yahrtzeit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYidKitYahrtzeit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel SmithAdam Niyazov

Customer experience

YidKit

All ratings1,478 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.6%

Yahrtzeit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Yahrtzeit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

YidKit

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Snack$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Drink$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Lunch$10.991 Month
One-time4
  • Buy Me a Snack$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Buy Me a Drink$5.99
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  • Buy Me Lunch$10.99
2 purchases

Yahrtzeit

One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99
  • Premium Family Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is YidKit free?
YidKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yahrtzeit free?
Yahrtzeit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YidKit or Yahrtzeit?
Yahrtzeit is rated higher. YidKit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Yahrtzeit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do YidKit or Yahrtzeit have ads?
YidKit shows ads; Yahrtzeit does not.
Which is updated more often, YidKit or Yahrtzeit?
YidKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yahrtzeit every 3 days. Most recently, YidKit was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yahrtzeit on October 16, 2026.

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