שְׁאֵלוֹת וּתְשׁוּבוֹת
Frequently asked questions
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Does Daven work offline?
Yes. Prayer content, calendar logic, saved preferences, bookmarks, notes, and core zmanim are designed to work without a network connection. The full offline library is 159 collections and 18,603 passages — including all 150 chapters of Tehillim.
Which nusachim does Daven include?
Ashkenaz, Sefard, Edot Mizrach, and Chabad. Changing the setting changes the whole library — the services, the blessings, and the text inside them — not just a paragraph here and there.
What does "the siddur that knows what today is" mean?
Daven reads the Jewish calendar. On Rosh Chodesh the morning service carries Hallel and Musaf; on Chanukah, Al HaNissim; on a fast day, Aneinu; on motzei Shabbos, Atah Chonantanu and Havdalah. On a plain Tuesday, none of that appears. Occasion-only passages in every prayer — including bentching — appear only on their days.
Is an account required?
No. An account is only for optional cross-device sync of your preferences, notes, bookmarks, and progress. Sign in with Apple or an emailed link — no password either way.
What's free and what's Premium?
The daily siddur — all four nusachim, the complete services, and all of Tehillim — is free, forever. Premium adds English translation and transliteration, the specialty and seasonal library, cross-device sync, monthly and weekly Tehillim cycles, a cholim list woven into a Misheberach, calendar sync, prayer export, and thirteen side-by-side zmanim calculations.
How much does Premium cost?
Own it once for $79.99 — like buying a siddur — or subscribe for $3.99 monthly or $29.99 annually. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. All billing is handled by Apple.
How do I cancel a subscription?
Subscriptions are managed by Apple, not inside the app: open Apple's subscription settings (or Settings → your name → Subscriptions on your iPhone) and cancel there. Cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends to avoid the next charge.
How do refunds work?
Purchases are made through Apple, so refunds are requested from Apple directly at reportaproblem.apple.com. Apple reviews and decides refund requests for all App Store purchases.
How do I restore Premium on a new phone?
Open Settings → Premium → Restore purchases while signed into the Apple ID that made the purchase.
Why is a zman different from my shul calendar?
Zmanim depend on the calculation method and the exact location. Check the selected city and the Israel/Diaspora setting, and try a different opinion (each time in Daven states its method). Then follow your community calendar and local halachic authority — Daven is a practice aid, not a posek.
Does the app work on Shabbos?
Deliberately, no. On Shabbos and Yom Tov the app rests, showing a quiet screen instead of the siddur. It returns on its own after havdalah time.
Does the tefillin mirror record me?
No. It is a live, on-device camera preview only. Nothing is recorded, stored, or uploaded — ever.
How do I delete my synced account?
Settings → Account → Delete synced account. This permanently removes the account and all synced notes, bookmarks, progress, and preferences. It does not cancel an Apple subscription — manage that in your Apple ID settings.
What data does Daven collect?
As little as possible. No ads, no data sale, no cross-app tracking. What you read, your notes, and your location never leave your device unless you deliberately turn on sync. The full details are in the privacy policy.
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