# Patanjali's Yoga Sutra > Patanjali's Yoga Sutras with commentary and chanting. (iPhone/iPad app by Swathi Soft Solutions.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patanjalis-yoga-sutra/id559678288 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Swathi Soft Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/513842843) - Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle - Price: Free (on sale, was $5.99) - Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 22 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-09-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patanjalis-yoga-sutra/id559678288/reviews.md ## What is Patanjali's Yoga Sutra? Patanjali's Yoga Sutra - the complete classical text, presented with care. All 195 sutras across the four chapters (padas), each shown in Devanagari, in Roman transliteration, and with the translation and commentary of T. K. V. Desikachar - one of the most respected teachers of the tradition. Every sutra can also be heard, chanted by Mekhala Desikachar of the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM). Whether you are a yoga teacher, a student of the sutras, or simply drawn to Patanjali's timeless map of the mind, this app keeps the whole text in your pocket - beautifully typeset and fully offline. WHAT'S INSIDE - All 195 sutras - Samadhi, Sadhana, Vibhuti and Kaivalya padas - Original Devanagari and faithful transliteration for each sutra - Clear English translation and commentary by T. K. V. Desikachar - Authentic chanting for every sutra - Classical and word-by-word Simplified styles - "Play all" continuous recitation for each chapter - Search across the whole text, bookmarks, and resume-where-you-left-off - Light, sepia and night reading modes - Works completely offline - no account, no ads FREE TO TRY Read and listen to the first three sutras of Chapter I free. A single one-time purchase unlocks the entire text and all chanting, forever - no subscription. CREDITS Translation & commentary: T. K. V. Desikachar Chanting: Mekhala Desikachar In the tradition of the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram Published by Swathi Soft Solutions Hari Om. ## Key features - Sanskrit script and English transliteration - Expert English translation and commentary - Classical and simplified audio chanting - Repeat mode for learning to chant - Text-and-audio navigation ## Recent user reviews (10 of 71) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patanjalis-yoga-sutra/id559678288/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Too many bugs *2021-11-03* Krishnamacharya’s teaching are such a valuable resource, it is a shame that the app is so full of bugs that it is virtually unusable. Developers please resolve the numerous bugs. Repeat mode takes us to a haphazardly spliced up audio, and no repeat mode is available in sutra by sutra view. ### 1/5 — keeps dropping words randomly *2020-08-13* It is a well thought out app but it has a major flaw in the fact that during recitation words are dropped randomly thus creating a very jarring effect and making the purpose of the app futile ie help to learn chanting If this major flaw is corrected it would indeed be a great app ### 4/5 — Very Helpful App *2018-05-15, version 1.1.5* I find this to be very useful. A suggestion for updating: make it so that the bookmarked sutras can play one after the other, sequentially. In my current version there is just a "play all" function. In any regard I am enjoying it! ### 2/5 — Needs Update *2017-05-17, version 1.1.4* Adding to my review, the text in my version is now garbled- all the letter with Sanskrit diacritics are now all capitals. Difficult to read unless you know what the word is already. Still excellent chanting by Mekhala Desikachar. Good to have both classical and simplified. A few changes would make it a more effective tool. Currently you cannot pause and go back part way to hear a certain section - important if there is one section of a sutra that's tough for you and needs repetition. Also the longer I use the app the more pauses and skips there are-this can throw you off if you're just learning. Overall accuracy check of the app needed by developers- for example, I've found when you try to replay 1.26 simplified the app plays beginning chap 2. ### 2/5 — Some bug issue with text *2017-05-03, version 1.1.4* Recently the roman transliteration is not displaying correctly. Pronunciation and intonation marks do not show and are replaced by capitalisation and inverted commas ### 3/5 — Learning to chant the Sutras *2016-12-29, version 1.1.4* Allowing the user to repeat any Sutra as many times as it takes is essential to learning it. This app is wonderful. The chanting is beautiful, and is perfectly formatted if one merely wants to listen to the Sutras. But one who wants to learn to chant the Sutras can't advance or replay individual Sutras without advancing or replaying the entire chapter. Please look into modifying this. It would take this app from wonderful to above and beyond. Many thanks. ### 2/5 — Gccoyote *2016-05-12, version 1.1.4* Very choppy. Playbacks skips and has lag time...very distracting. I tried reloading but now it is just worse. ### 4/5 — Love the all *2016-04-27, version 1.1.4* Really enjoying this app!!! Love learning pronunciation and enjoy the interpretation as well. ### 5/5 — Owner *2016-04-15, version 1.1.4* Very helpful for study. I'm really enjoying this app. ### 5/5 — Perfect Patanjali *2016-04-04, version 1.1.4* This app delivers all that the description promises. Once I figured out how to navigate it (quite easy) I'm finding this an excellent way to study Patanjali's sutras. Particularly being able to listen to the chants. ## Frequently asked questions about Patanjali's Yoga Sutra ### What is this app about? This app provides a comprehensive study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It features an English translation and commentary by TKV Desikachar, along with audio chanting of each sutra by Mekhala Desikachar. You can access the original Sanskrit script, English transliteration, and detailed explanations. ### What are the key features of the app? Key features include the original Sanskrit script, Roman transliteration, English translation, and expert commentary. It also offers audio chanting of each sutra in both classical and simplified modes, with a repeat option to aid learning. Users can navigate between sutras and chapters while listening to the audio. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. ### Who is TKV Desikachar and why is his commentary important? TKV Desikachar was a world-renowned yoga master and scholar, known for his practical and accessible approach to yoga. His commentary offers deep insights into the Yoga Sutras, making this ancient text understandable and relevant for modern practitioners. ### How can the audio chanting help me? The audio chanting, rendered by Mekhala Desikachar, is available in classical and simplified modes. The simplified mode breaks down the sutras to make them easier for beginners to learn and chant. The repeat mode further assists in memorization and correct pronunciation, making it a valuable tool for practice. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-08-21 First release for iOS. All 195 sutras with Devanagari, transliteration, Desikachar's translation & commentary, and chanting by Mekhala Desikachar. Offline, ad-free. ### 1.1.5 — 2017-06-20 iOS 10 bug issues fixed ### 1.1.4 — 2015-02-25 Ui issue fixed ### 1.1.3 — 2013-11-08 IOS 7 - Status bar and Bookmark issue fixed ### 1.1.2 — 2013-10-28 Bug fixes ## More apps by Swathi Soft Solutions - [Learn Vedic Chanting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-vedic-chanting/id627432135) - [Yoganjalisaram](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoganjalisaram/id698603353) - [Learn Moras & Korvais](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-moras-and-korvais/id794920644) All apps by Swathi Soft Solutions: https://appshunter.io/developer/513842843 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*