# Bhaktivedanta Vedabase

> Spiritual text library with browsing, reading, and search functionalities. (iPhone/iPad app by Madhav Gharmalkar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bhaktivedanta-vedabase/id622201100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Madhav Gharmalkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559317671)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 983 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bhaktivedanta-vedabase/id622201100/reviews.md

## What is Bhaktivedanta Vedabase?

Bhaktivedanta Vedabase application contains all texts included in desktop version of Bhaktivedanta Vedabase 2014. This release has more than 400 MBytes, so downloading will take some time.

Application offers user interface to browse library of books and publications contained in particular package, reading capabilities, full-text search engine with detailed presentation of the context of searched words or phrases.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE FOR THE INCLUDED BOOKS

This is an evaluation copy of the printed version of this book, and is NOT FOR RESALE. This evaluation copy is intended for personal non-commercial use only. Use it to evaluate the printed version of our book.

If you like this e-book, please buy the printed hardcopy version with full color pictures from our website, www.Krishna.com - it makes a great gift for loved ones and is easier to read. Plus, we'd like to use the proceeds of the printed book to build temples for Sri Krishna, and to print and publish more books about Sri Krishna.

These books and electronic files are Copyright The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International Inc., 3764 Watseka Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90034, USA. All rights reserved. For any questions, comments, correspondence, or to evaluate dozens of other books in this collection, visit the website of the publishers, www.Krishna.com.

## Key features

- Extensive library of spiritual texts
- User-friendly browsing interface
- Full-text search engine
- Detailed context presentation
- Offline access to downloaded content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bhaktivedanta-vedabase/id622201100/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Sudden shutdown of app

*2026-04-18, version 8*

It’s a good app but the only issue is upon long pressing for highlighting, the app automatically gets shut down.

### 2/5 — App crashes

*2026-02-26, version 8*

This app is very useful for devotees but it’s crashing when we select text for highlight or search it automatically closes please fix it

### 1/5 — App issue

*2025-11-15, version 8*

While highlighting app is getting close

### 1/5 — No updates

*2025-11-15, version 8*

Took the money but no updates. Apps like this should be removed from App Store

### 2/5 — App is crashing

*2024-11-08, version 8*

The app is crashing while highlighting the text, please do something. Thank you.

### 4/5 — Not able to copy the text from the app.

*2024-11-06, version 8*

Hare Krishna 
Please accept my humble obeisances. 

I am facing a minor issue but it’s an important bug. Whenever I copy the text from the app, I can copy however, when I paste it somewhere else, the text could not be loaded. 

Please fix it prabhuji. I will be in debt of it. 

Hare Krishna

### 4/5 — Not able to copy the text

*2024-10-19*

I am not able to copy the text from the app. Can anyone guide?

### 4/5 — App crashes

*2024-07-28, version 8*

Amazing app thanks for the service, just observed one bug

When we take the notes or select the lines, the app gets crashes please have aloo

### 1/5 — Selecting the text crashes the app

*2024-05-23, version 8*

When you select the text the app crashes. Basically you can’t copy paste. You can read and scroll… but you cannot select the any text for highlight or copying.

### 4/5 — Amazing work lots of bug fixes required

*2024-05-10, version 8*

Hare Krishna!
Thank you so for your service to the devotee community of ISKCON for developing an IOS version of the app. However over time this app has developed lots of bugs especially with the latest versions of iOS 
The app crashes or closes unexpectedly when trying to highlight or long press on the content and some other bugs as well I therefore request you please look into it and update the app would be very great full for this if a paid upgrade is available that would also do

Thanks a lot once again.

## Frequently asked questions about Bhaktivedanta Vedabase

### What is the learning methodology used by Bhaktivedanta Vedabase?

Bhaktivedanta Vedabase provides access to a library of spiritual texts for self-study and exploration. The learning methodology is based on reading and searching through the provided literature, allowing users to engage with the content at their own pace.

### How does Bhaktivedanta Vedabase track user progress?

Bhaktivedanta Vedabase does not explicitly mention progress tracking features. The application focuses on providing access to texts and search capabilities for personal study and research.

### Does Bhaktivedanta Vedabase offer any certifications?

Bhaktivedanta Vedabase is a resource for spiritual texts and does not offer any formal certifications. Its purpose is to provide access to knowledge for personal edification.

### What is the update frequency for Bhaktivedanta Vedabase?

The application was last updated on February 4, 2015, indicating a low update frequency. The latest version available is 8.

### What devices is Bhaktivedanta Vedabase compatible with?

Bhaktivedanta Vedabase is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### What is the age rating for Bhaktivedanta Vedabase?

Bhaktivedanta Vedabase has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates that the content is generally appropriate for children.

### What do users like and dislike about Bhaktivedanta Vedabase?

Bhaktivedanta Vedabase has an average rating of 3.5 stars from 17 ratings. Specific user sentiment details are not provided in the application data.

### Is Bhaktivedanta Vedabase available for Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Bhaktivedanta Vedabase is listed as supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. There is no mention of Android compatibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8 — 2015-02-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixes all issues in the version 7
- added page up/down buttons in main text screen

### 7 — 2015-01-03

- completely remade design and layout
- new bottom bar
- continuous text reading
- faster search
- playlists and views
- default bookmarks with links to lectures of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
- built-in sanskrit dictionary
- more configurable user gestures

### 6 — 2014-01-09

- new Vedabase 2013 database
- search templates (Lectures, Strings, Verse Text Only, Synonyms Only, Translation Only, Purport Only)
- full screen button in right bottom corner
- corrections of Devanagari characters BHA and NA 
- corrected saving of bookmark updates
- possibility to remove highlighters and/or notes in Contents window
- search function enhanced with "Explain" button which shows how Vedabase application analyses given user query
- pinch gesture for Search results window (font size in Search results is independent on font size in Text window)

Known issues:
- sometimes tapping content item is too sensitive (check Settings)
- it appears GA and RA in Devanagari to be messed up

### 5 — 2013-10-05

- bookmarks
- notes
- highlighters
- pinch gesture for zoom in text tab
- swipe gesture for transition between tabs
- copy with reference function (in edit menu)
- corrected search function for wildcards
- new choices in general application settings
- application available for iPod / iPhone devices
- enlarged space for text in content tab

### 4 — 2013-06-26

This is upgrade to full content of Bhaktivedanta Vedabase 2012. Contains all books of Srila Prabhupada, letters, lectures, conversations, work of other acaryas and devotees, etc.

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