# iGurbani

> Sikh scripture search engine with highlighted pauses and multiple translations. (iPhone/iPad app by Akal Design Technologies Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igurbani/id569235977 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Akal Design Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/569235980)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 468 App Store ratings · 275 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 224 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igurbani/id569235977/reviews.md

## What is iGurbani?

iGurbani - A powerful Gurbani Search Engine that allows you to search the Sikh scriptures.

With the Grace of God the Akal Design team developed iGurbani with a new database from the ground up.  The focus of this app is to allow the user to accurately read the shabads from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji following a revolutionary style of showing the vishraams.  Instead of commas and other punctuation the vishraams are highlighed in a specific color.

PLEASE NOTE: Since the Gurmukhi is from a new source and the database has been rebuilt from the ground up there are some errors that we could not catch during development.  We are going to rely on the Sangat to help us identify and correct those errors.

Scriptures
1. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
2. Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji
3. Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaaran
4. Bhai Nand Lal Ji

Translations
ENGLISH
- Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
- Bhai Manmohan Singh Ji
OTHER TRANSLATIONS
- SGGS Darpan (Prof. Sahib Singh Ji)
- Bhai Manmohan Singh Ji
- Faridkot Teeka
VISHRAAM
- Baba Darshan Singh Ji (Mallehwal)

Features
- Intuitive modern interface
- Multiple Keyboards
- Search by First Letter (From Start)
- Search by First Letter (From Anywhere)
- Search Ang/Vaar
- Search full word (Gurmukhi/English)
- Search History
- Favorites
- Highlighted Vishraam
- Larivaar
- Shabad Display is fully customizable
- Transliteration

www.igurbani.com

## Key features

- Gurbani search engine
- Highlighted vishraams (pauses)
- Multiple scripture sources
- English and other translations
- Customizable display
- Search by first letter or full word
- Search history and favorites

## What do users think of iGurbani?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🙏 Excellent Gurbani app
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💯 Comprehensive Gurbani content
- 🎨 Good layout and design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific shabads
- 🔖 Issues with saving favorites
- 🔤 Mistakes in Gurbani text
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 13 and iPhone X
- Favorites list randomly deleted
- Incorrect formatting and missing lines in Gurbani
- Punjabi keyboard issues on iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Add Sarbloh Granth and Dasam Granth
- Provide option to change font size and colors
- Implement iCloud backup for favorites
- Add audio playback for Gurbani
- Improve search capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 275)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igurbani/id569235977/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fix update

*2026-07-17, version 4.2.2*

The transliteration line of the shabad in English used to be seen while viewing shabads saved under favorites but after the latest update now it only shows Gurmukhi and shabadinfo and no English transliteration under favorites. Please fix this. Thank you

### 4/5 — Can’t save

*2026-07-02, version 4.2.2*

Can’t save in favorite

### 1/5 — 6pauri anand sahib Path ch tusi end t salok  “pawan guru pani pita …” wala dita hoya a !! Oh kyu???

*2026-06-19, version 4.2.2*

Please correct that , thank  you!

### 5/5 — Very Easy to use.

*2026-06-15, version 4.2.2*

Amazing app. I have been using iGurbani for a long time and it is one of the best Gurbani apps available. The interface is simple, clean and easy to use. I really appreciate all the hard work put into this app.
My only suggestion is to add Punjabi translations for Bhagat Bani, Panj Granthi, Dass Granthi, Nitnem and Sundar Gutka. It would help many users understand Gurbani better.

Thank you to the iGurbani team for creating such a beautiful app. Keep up the great work.

### 4/5 — Bring older features back

*2026-05-28, version 4.2.0*

I really love this app but Pls can you bring back the old feature of having 5 bania in one place with English translations, also when I am trying to read Bani and I’m scrolling down, the time and battery still shows, please can u remove this like before

### 5/5 — Best , easy to use app

*2026-05-27, version 4.2.0*

Very easy to use . My whole family uses this app everyday. Huge thanks to the developers for working so hard for this app . Thanks

### 1/5 — Database

*2026-05-16, version 4.1.7*

It's not working

### 5/5 — U

*2026-05-15, version 4.1.7*

Best gurbani app easy to find each and every shabad !!

### 1/5 — So so many mistakes in bani

*2026-04-28, version 4.1.7*

There's like a million mistakes in gurbani. My recommendation is to either dont make apps if you cant make corrections. Braham Kavach, Nasihatnama etc and so many more banis are wrongly written.

### 5/5 — Just your motive got five Stars. Need to improve the mistakes.

*2026-04-08*

I appreciate the efforts of each person who contributed to build this wonderful app about Gurbani. 
I am not an expert and I never can’t be in-fact I want to remain as true learner of Gurbani. May be it’s a fault of my phone and I have not aware about other banis and gone though except Sukhmani Sahib & in there I found few Angs missing in there. 
So I am seeking & requesting to fix this as soon as possible from your end. 
Waheguru

## Frequently asked questions about iGurbani

### What does the iGurbani app do?

iGurbani is a powerful search engine for Sikh scriptures. It allows users to search and read texts like the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji, and writings by Bhai Gurdas Ji and Bhai Nand Lal Ji. It features a unique way of highlighting pauses (vishraams) in the text for easier reading.

### What are the key features of iGurbani?

Key features include a comprehensive Gurbani search engine, highlighted vishraams using specific colors, multiple keyboard options, search by first letter or full word, search by Ang/Vaar, search history, favorites, Larivaar display, and fully customizable Shabad display. It also offers various translations in English and other languages.

### Is iGurbani free to use?

Yes, the iGurbani app is completely free to use. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned, indicating it is a free application.

### What scriptures and translations are available?

The app includes Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji, Bhai Gurdas Ji Vaaran, and Bhai Nand Lal Ji. Translations include English versions by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa and Bhai Manmohan Singh Ji, as well as other translations like SGGS Darpan (Prof. Sahib Singh Ji), Bhai Manmohan Singh Ji, and Faridkot Teeka.

### How can I report errors in the Gurmukhi text?

The developers acknowledge that due to a new database and rebuilt source for Gurmukhi, some errors may exist. They rely on the Sangat (community) to help identify and correct these errors. Users are encouraged to report any inaccuracies they find.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.3 — 2026-07-20

Thanks for using iGurbani. 
This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.2.2 — 2026-06-14

Thanks for using iGurbani. 
This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.2.1 — 2026-06-12

Thanks for using iGurbani. 
This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.2.0 — 2026-05-20

Thank you for using iGurbani! 
This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes, along with a brand-new way to browse all Banis and an enhanced reading mode.

### 4.1.7 — 2025-07-19

Thanks for using iGurbani. 
This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

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