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What to look for in a Havdalah, siddur, and Shabbat-times app

Shavua Tov: Siddur & Calendar is a Hebrew-first reference app whose current App Store identity says it helps a person see when Shabbat begins and open relevant prayers. Its maintained product details also list Havdalah text, Shabbat times, siddur material, and Jewish-calendar reference content. It can suit a user who wants those references in one place, but it is not an authoritative halakhic ruling, a guarantee that an indicated time applies to a particular local custom, or a replacement for confirming important details with a trusted local calendar or authority.

Publisher disclosure: Valorem Apps, the app portfolio of ValoremAI, publishes Shavua Tovand this first-party guide. It explains where the app may fit and where another type of tool may be more suitable; it is not an independent review of competing products.

Choose the edition for your device

Product editions have separate provider pages. Availability, features, commercial options, and provider disclosures can differ by platform, so use the page for the device you intend to use.

Decision criteria before choosing an app

These are decision points, not unsupported rankings or claims about every alternative in the category.

The reference material you actually need

Start with the task: Havdalah text, a siddur, Shabbat-time context, or Jewish-calendar material. One app can bring several references together, but that does not make every feature the right fit for every custom or practice.

Location and local practice

Time information depends on the selected location, calculation approach, and local custom. Confirm a time that matters for you with a trusted local calendar or authority rather than treating an app display as dispositive.

Edition-specific provider details

Shavua Tov has iOS and Android routes. Check the current store page for the platform you use, because availability, features, purchases, and provider disclosures can differ by edition.

Best fit

  • People who want Havdalah text, siddur material, and Shabbat-time reference context in one app.
  • Users looking for a Hebrew-first way to move from a date or question to relevant Jewish-day content.
  • iOS or Android users who will check the current provider page for their own edition.

Not the right fit when you need

  • A binding halakhic ruling, individualized religious guidance, or a substitute for a trusted local authority.
  • A guarantee that a displayed time, selected city, or device reading reflects every local convention.
  • An assumption that the iOS and Android editions have identical features, commercial options, or provider disclosures.

Why this guide points to Shavua Tov

The current App Store identity names the iOS edition Shavua Tov: Siddur & Calendar and describes Shabbat-start and prayer-reference use cases.

Maintained product details document Havdalah text, siddur material, Shabbat times, and Jewish-calendar content, while keeping current iOS and Android provider facts on their respective edition pages.

Shavua Tov at a glance

Shavua Tov Havdalah texts, zmanim, Jewish blessings, and prayer-reference material in one app.

Key facts about Shavua Tov
Categoryutility
PlatformsiOS, Android
App StoreAvailable
Google PlayAvailable
Facts sourceAutomatically captured Google Play snapshot (2026-08-29)

Common questions

Why should I confirm a Shabbat or Havdalah time?

A displayed time can depend on location, calculation approach, and local practice. Confirm details that matter to you with a trusted local calendar or authority.

Is Shavua Tov a minyan-finder or live service-status app?

No. This guide evaluates it as a personal Jewish-day reference for prayers, dates, and times. Verify any actual synagogue schedule or service with its organizer.

Facts are linked to the maintained product page

This guide uses the product dossier and maintained product details; a dated Store snapshot is not captured for this edition. Store prices, availability, and release details can change; use the linked product page or store listing when a current value matters.