cRc Kosher vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against cRc Kosher's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	cRc Kosher This App	Kosher.com Peer	Thaimera New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Chicago Rabbinical Council	Kosher Dev	PumpApp Solutions AB
Category	Food & Drink	Food & Drink	Food & Drink
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	0.0 / 5
Ratings Count	37	752	0
Price	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 21, 2010	Mar 8, 2021	Jun 25, 2025
Last Updated	Apr 20, 2026	Dec 29, 2025	Jun 25, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	excellent	-	-
Score	85/100	-	-
Praises	The integrated hechsher scanner provides immediate and reliable verification for kosher consumers on the go	-	-
Complaints	Background crashes and launch failures disrupt the user experience across multiple mobile device configurations	-	-
Requests	Barcode scanning functionality would allow for more efficient product identification beyond just symbol recognition	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Proprietary hechsher scanner establishes a primary utility moat Direct rabbinical access creates high-intent user retention	Curated kosher-compliant content builds high trust with niche audiences Offline-first video access enables usage in kitchen environments without connectivity	Focused culinary niche allows for specialized content curation.
Weaknesses	Background crash frequency across mobile configurations Navigation friction in search results Lack of barcode scanning utility	No community-driven review system limits social proof Lack of a subscription tier restricts revenue to ad-inventory volume 0.36★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific friction	Zero rating count on iOS platform indicates lack of user traction. No monetization model limits future feature development. Static directory structure lacks retention loops.
Pricing	free	free	free
Momentum	Maintenance	Maintenance	-
Update Cadence	2 versions, ~3d avg	2 versions, ~4d avg	-

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