Best Shabbat Apps

4.1😊(23 ratings)

Free

Quickly find candle lighting and Havdalah times for any location worldwide. Also provides the weekly Torah portion. Useful for travel or staying connected with loved ones.

What We Love

👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
🎯 Accurate Shabbat and candle lighting times
🌍 Multi-location support for worldwide cities
💰 Free application with no cost
⚡ Quick and convenient access to information
📱 Works like native iPhone weather app
🎨 Clean and visually appealing design
🕐 Shows multiple time formats (Havdalah, R' Tam, etc.)
📅 Displays parsha information
🌐 Useful for travelers and those with relatives worldwide
💬 Responsive customer service

Room to Improve

📍 Location selection functionality unreliable
🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
📺 Excessive advertisements
🔤 Text readability issues with transparent backgrounds
🎨 Cluttered interface in newer versions
⏰ Timing accuracy issues in some locations
🔄 Inconsistent app behavior across iOS versions
📱 Screen compatibility problems with different devices
🌐 Limited to Jerusalem as default location
📊 Confusing location management system

Shabbat & Holiday Times by Chabad.org Jewish Apps

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Get accurate times for Shabbat and Jewish holidays based on your current location or any other worldwide location. Access information on weekly Torah readings and upcoming holidays from Chabad.org.

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Candle Lighting and Havdalah

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by Chabad.org Jewish Apps

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Shabbat Alarms & Times

Automatic Shabbat and Havdalah timesAlarms with auto-stop durationLive countdown to Shabbat start/end

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Weekly Shabbat information

Accurate candle lighting timesAutomatic location detectionManual location search

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Access to top Torah classes

Video and audio Torah classesSeries and playlistsAdvanced search

Access a vast library of high-quality video and audio Torah classes from renowned scholars. This app offers a convenient and engaging learning experience with features like series, playlists, and offline access. Stay inspired with new content added weekly.

📚 Education

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Friend-based networkHost or guest functionalitySmart filtering options

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Automatic siren alertsWorks worldwideOffline functionality

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