Jewish Apps for Your Smartphone
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Whether you have five minutes on a bus, are following a daily learning schedule, or need to look up a Jewish text, these apps offer practical ways to make good use of your smartphone.
Some entries are from my original collection and may have changed since they were first recommended. For older entries, the “Find” buttons search the relevant store rather than claiming a particular listing is verified. Please check the publisher, availability and suitability before installing.
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📚 Torah Texts & Libraries
Sefaria
Explore Tanach, Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Halachah and commentaries in an extensive searchable library with translations.
Direct Android and iPhone app links.📅 Daily Torah Study
Chabad.org Daily Torah Study
Follow daily Chumash with Rashi, Tehillim, Tanya, Hayom Yom and Rambam, with Hebrew and English learning material.
Direct Android and iPhone app links.Chok L’Yisrael Daily Learning
Follow the traditional Chok LeYisrael daily study selections, drawing from Chumash, Prophets, Writings, Mishnah, Gemara and Zohar.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.📖 Mishnah & Gemara
Kehati Mishnah
Study Mishnah with the accessible explanations of Rabbi Pinchas Kehati, useful for regular review and independent learning.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Daf Yomi by Real Clear Daf
Learn Daf Yomi with clear audio shiurim, an interactive Gemara, note-taking tools and study-progress tracking.
Direct Android and iPhone app links.⚖️ Halachah & Kashrut
Ben Ish Chai
Read and study the halachic teachings of Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad, arranged in the classic Ben Ish Chai work. The iPhone link leads to a separately named app on the same subject; features and publishers may differ.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Brochos
Look up blessings on foods and review practical information about berachot; check uncertain cases with a qualified Rav.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.InstaRabbi
Explore practical halachic questions and rabbinic answers; confirm whether the question-submission service remains active.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Is It Kosher?
Search for kashrut information about food products; always check the product label and a reliable local certifier.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Mezuzah Guide
Illustrated assistance with the location and placement of mezuzot around the home; consult a Rav for unusual doorways.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Tefillin
Visual guidance to help understand correct tefillin placement, especially the position of the head tefillin.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.🕯️ Prayer & Jewish Times
Prayer Direction
Use a compass-based guide to orient yourself toward Jerusalem when preparing to pray.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.HebDate Hebrew Calendar
Consult the Hebrew calendar, Jewish dates and related calendar information for everyday use.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Jerusalem Compass 2
Jerusalem Compass 2 helps identify the direction of Jerusalem for prayer when away from familiar surroundings. The iPhone link leads to a separately named app on the same subject; features and publishers may differ.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Jewish Time
Jewish Time offers a way to explore Jewish timekeeping and halachic time concepts; check its settings and local conventions.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Shabbat and Holiday Times
Shabbat and Holiday Times from Chabad helps locate candle-lighting and holiday times for your chosen location.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Zmanin — Shabbat & Minyan Times
Zmanin: Shabbat Minyan Times helps users find Jewish prayer and Shabbat-related times; verify local listings. The iPhone link leads to a separately named app on the same subject; features and publishers may differ.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Tehillat Hashem
A mobile edition of the Chabad Siddur Tehillat Hashem for convenient access to daily prayers. The iPhone link leads to a separately named app on the same subject; features and publishers may differ.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.MyZmanim
Location-based halachic times with multiple calculation methods, explanations and countdowns.
🌿 Mussar & Bitachon
Tomer Devorah
Read Tomer Devorah, Rabbi Moshe Cordovero’s classic work on imitating the Divine attributes and refining character. The iPhone link leads to a separately named app on the same subject; features and publishers may differ.
Direct Android link; iPhone button searches for a possible equivalent.Mivtacho
A dedicated collection of sources and study material about Bitachon.
🔤 Hebrew & Aramaic
Google Translate
Translate Hebrew and many other languages using text, camera or voice tools; check Torah terminology against reliable sources.
Direct Android and iPhone app links.Pealim — Hebrew Language Reference
A useful website for Hebrew verbs, conjugations, roots, pronunciation and vocabulary. This is a website rather than a dedicated smartphone app.
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