# Omer Counter

> Bless, count, quote, repeat...

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311033097](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id311033097)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id311033097`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** David Cooper
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (45 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-01
- **First published:** 2009-04-23
- **Size:** 1.83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omer-counter/id311033097)
- **Website:** [http://neohasid.org/omer/apps/](http://neohasid.org/omer/apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://cooplogic.com/apps/omer/privacy.html](http://cooplogic.com/apps/omer/privacy.html)

## Description

This app will help you count the Omer from Passover to Shavuot by keeping track of the count and giving you the blessing and the Hebrew for each day's count. For each day of the Omer, it will also show you which quality was connected by the Kabbalists with that day, and it will give you a quote related to that quality, along with links to find out more about counting and what it means. It will also help you count the seven weeks from Tisha B'Av to Rosh Hashanah.

What is the Omer? Exactly seven weeks fall between Passover and Shavuot, marking the transition from the redemption in Egypt to the revelation at Sinai. This period is called the Omer, and it also corresponds to the time between the barley harvest and the wheat harvest in ancient Israel. (An omer is a measure of grain, like a bushel.) Each night during the 49 days of this seven week period, the count of the days is recited with a blessing--this ritual is called "Sefirat HaOmer." In Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), each of the 49 days also corresponds with the purification of a specific quality within ourselves that connects to the divine. These qualities are called "Sefirot," and remembering which qualities correspond to each day has been part of the ritual of counting the Omer since the Middle Ages. The app keeps track of the days and the Sefirot and also includes quotes and intentions for each day. There is also a modern custom, based on the Sefirot and counting the Omer, to similarly count the days from Tisha B'Av to Rosh Hashanah.

You can find more instructions and information about counting the Omer at: http://neohasid.org/omer/count_the_omer/

## Rankings

- #190,548 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise Omer Counter for its rich daily content, easy counting flow, and the ability to dive deeper with quotes, sefirot, and resources. The app’s aesthetics and helpful reminders make the practice accessible and meaningful, and many appreciate quick developer support and regular updates. However, several reviews consistently note usability challenges: a not-so-intuitive navigation and occasional UI quirks; stability issues including crashes after updates; and device-specific formatting problems. A few users also object to political content within the app. Overall, the app is a valued tool for counting the Omer, with room for polish and content-management improvements.

### Pros

- Rich, curated content with daily quotes, sefirot explanations, prayers, and links for deeper study.
- Easy, reliable counting with daily reminders and flexible options (count alone or with quotes; Nusach customization).
- Live links and resources enable deeper exploration and ongoing learning.
- Aesthetically pleasing design and clear visuals.
- Responsive developer support and regular updates.

### Cons

- Navigation and usability issues: unintuitive layout and difficulty moving between days/sections.
- Stability problems: app crashes (e.g., Day 9) and updates that prevent opening.
- Content controversy: some items or fundraising messaging related to Gaza/Israel can be off-putting.
- UI/display/formatting issues on devices: text formatting problems, settings not fitting screen, missing location option.

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