# Gutka

> Religious text reader with bookmarking, language switching, calendar, and notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by iGutka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutka/id475780489 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iGutka](https://appshunter.io/developer/444544078)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutka/id475780489/reviews.md

## What is Gutka?

All new Gutka App with fixes in all banis. Like before, you can bookmark the pages and switch from Gurmukhi to English, Hindi without going back to home screen. We have also added few new features like Nanakshahi Calendar and receive push notification for events, counter to keep tabs on your total count of banis you read and more features.

Please give your feedback so we can make this App a better experience for you. Also, going forward we'll make new releases more often.

Please wash your hands and cover your hair before reading Bani's.

Thanks

## Key features

- Improved banis with fixes
- Bookmark pages
- Switch between Gurmukhi, English, Hindi
- Nanakshahi Calendar
- Push notifications for events
- Counter for reading progress

## What do users think of Gutka?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app design
- 👍 Easy to read
- 👍 Useful for learning
- 👍 Bookmark feature
- 👍 Available in English
- 👍 Helpful for daily prayers
- 👍 Connects Sikhs globally
- 👍 Free to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashing
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Missing content
- 🐛 Incorrect translations
- 🐛 Scrambled text
- 🐛 Inconsistent display
- 🐛 Not compatible with older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- English language not displaying correctly
- App crashes on opening
- App closes immediately after opening
- Content missing in Sukhmani Sahib
- Mistakes in saloks of Sukhmani Sahib
- Words missing in Sukhmani Sahib
- Ashtpatis missing in Sukhmani Sahib
- Salok endings missing in Sukhmani Sahib
- Lines missing in Ardaas
- Pages missing in Ardaas
- Lines and words not part of banis in Chaupai Sahib
- Ramayana line in Rehras Sahib
- Japji Sahib out of order in English
- Sukhmani Sahib ashtpadis missing
- Sukhmani Sahib text scrambled
- Unable to download
- Downloaded version on iOS not working
- App not working on iPhone
- Crashes when logging in
- App closes in 2 seconds after clicking icon
- Not readable in English
- Languages not displaying in a pattern
- App crashing after last update
- Stopped opening after last update
- Sentences missing in new update version of Sukhmani Sahib
- Not working after update
- Gurbani cut off from specific phones
- English translation of Ardaas not complete
- Pages missing in Sukhmani Sahib
- Mistakes in Ardas
- App vanishes on opening
- Discrepancies in Ardas in English and Hindi
- Border issue on iPhone 8 Plus
- Rehras Sahib page 17 missing bani
- Rehras Sahib page 23 wording from Ramayana
- Japaji Sahib text scrambled

**Most requested features**

- Add English meaning/translation
- Add audio
- Add dark mode
- Add text size adjustment
- Add notifications for important days
- Add more banis
- Update Nanakshahi calendar
- Add line-to-line meaning
- Define asatpadees of Sukhmani sahib
- Add Ardas
- Add Dukh Bhanjani Sahib path
- Improve UI for iPhone X
- Add night mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutka/id475780489/reviews.md

### 5/5 — English

*2025-11-09*

I have upgraded my phone and now I don’t see patths in English.  Anything I can do?

### 5/5 — App not working

*2025-02-23*

Why is the app not working. Please fix it

### 5/5 — English also coming as Punjabi

*2025-02-09*

Hello, I absolutely love this app. Just one problem- when I open a baani in English, it still shows in Punjabi. My cousins are having the same issue. I think there is a glitch somewhere.

### 1/5 — English is not working

*2024-10-26, version 2.2.0*

There is a bug when we select language in English it is not readable not in English can you please get it fix

### 1/5 — Big bugs

*2024-03-29*

All banis languages are not displaying in a pattern. I had reinstalled it several of times

### 5/5 — Waheguru ji Bless to who made this

*2023-12-13, version 2.1.9*

I am very fortunate to be able to do path in Punjabi English as I do not know how to read Punjabi. This app has helped me heal there is not a day I don’t open this app and Enchant my beloveds name. I am very happy that a full Guru Granth Sahib ji is going to be added to app soon. I am fortunate that I’ll be able to read full Guru Granth Sahib ji over this app. 
Thank you ever so much for the creator of this app.

### 4/5 — App crashing

*2023-10-02*

I have loved this app for quite some time however it has been crashing everytime I try to open it rendering it useful. I had to download another app but would be great if this could be fixed and saved. Thanks

### 4/5 — App not worked on iPhone.

*2023-09-27*

Iphone

### 5/5 — Gutka

*2023-09-23, version 2.1.9*

The app is perfect, but I crashed when logging into it one day and couldn’t log back in.

### 1/5 — Not working / crashing in iph 14 plus

*2023-09-22*

This app is crashing

## Frequently asked questions about Gutka

### What does the Gutka app do?

The Gutka app provides access to religious texts with enhanced navigation. It allows users to bookmark pages, switch between Gurmukhi, English, and Hindi languages without returning to the home screen, and includes a Nanakshahi Calendar with event notifications.

### What are the key features of the Gutka app?

Key features include fixes in all banis, the ability to bookmark pages, seamless language switching (Gurmukhi, English, Hindi), a Nanakshahi Calendar, push notifications for events, and a counter to track the total count of banis read.

### Is the Gutka app free to use?

Yes, the Gutka app is available for free. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What is the Nanakshahi Calendar feature?

The Nanakshahi Calendar is a feature within the app that provides important dates and events. Users can also receive push notifications for these events, helping them stay informed.

### How can I track my reading progress with this app?

The app includes a counter feature that allows you to keep tabs on your total count of banis you have read. This helps in monitoring your spiritual reading habits.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2024-03-21

Updated the Nanakshahi Calender
-fixed the bugs.

### 2.1.9 — 2022-01-13

Calendar updated till end of 2022

### 2.1.8 — 2021-12-10

Calendar dates updated for upcoming months

### 2.1.7 — 2021-09-29

1) Sukhmani sahib and Benti Chaupai sahib fixes

### 2.1.6 — 2021-07-30

Fixed missing line issue faced by few users.

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