Rekhta User Reviews

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Great concept but manyy bugs

I have been using the app for a while, and I have been following great and really appreciate these initiatives to spread the love of poetry, but only problem is it lagging a lot after one or two uses and it’s not loading quickly, and it’s not showing any of my saved poetry and you know, I have to go back again and again, so that’s a little bit of Bhagya and I hope Rekhta can fix as soon as possible and face issues with other Rekhta website, as well.
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Response from developer

Dear Jinglereviews, thank you for your feedback and for supporting Rekhta’s initiatives. We’re sorry to hear about the lag and saved poetry issues. To help us investigate the lag, please share a short screen recording of the problem at app@rekhta.org. For the saved poetry issue, kindly write to us from the registered email ID you use to log in to the app, and our team will be happy to assist you. Team Rekhta

SUFINAMA

Excellent app but NEED SUFINAMA APP!!!

CFO (Owner-Employee)

I can’t write in Urdu but can write Hindi fluently. My father was well-versed in Urdu and did much of his correspondence in Urdu. It’s from him that I picked up many words of Urdu and, I’m glad, they still are ‘alive’.
मेरे लिए तो यह साइट एक बहुत ही मुफीद चीज साबित हुई - एक गजरे हुए वक्त मे झांकने का झरोखा है - एक एनसाइक्लोपीडिया का काम करती है। मैं लाहौर भी कई दफ़ा गया हूँ परंतु “वह” उर्दू वहाँ भी अब कम ही सुनाई देती है। बदलते वक़्तों का तक़ाज़ा है।
आप इस साइट को अन्त तक चालू
रखिएगा।बहुतों को इससे फ़ायदा होगा।
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bring back the classic

I have been a loyal reader on Rekhta for a long time, but the new update with the scroll-type layout is very disappointing. The old style was simple, elegant, and much easier to navigate. This new "feed" style feels cluttered and makes it harder to find the specific poets and ghazals I love.
My Request to the Developers:
1. Please bring back the Old Classic Style as the default.
2. If you want to keep the new scroll layout, please give us a "Classic Mode" toggle in the settings so we can choose the layout we prefer.
The old tab system was perfect for a serious reader. If the UI stays this chaotic, I’m afraid you will lose many long-time readers like me. Please listen to your community!
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Response from developer

Dear Abhay, thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your patience and would like to clarify that we are currently working on improvements to the Home Page experience. In an upcoming update, the Home Page will be personalised based on your activity. The poets, ghazals, and sher you follow, like, or read will help us show you similar and relevant content on your Home Page. This will make it easier for you to discover poetry that truly matches your interests. Thank you for being a valued Rekhta reader. Team Rekhta

Merge Rekhta Dictionary Fully into Rekhta App

Great app with amazing Urdu poetry. One suggestion: please merge all features of the Rekhta Dictionary into the main Rekhta app. The current dictionary inside Rekhta is limited, and switching between two apps is inconvenient. A single app with full dictionary support would be much better for users.

Response from developer

Dear Aadil, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and kind words. The Rekhta app and the Rekhta Dictionary app are designed for different purposes. The Rekhta app offers basic dictionary support for quick reference, while the Rekhta Dictionary is a dedicated, much more extensive resource. Keeping them separate allows us to maintain depth and performance in the dictionary. We truly appreciate your suggestion and understanding. Team Rekhta

The new update that makes it feel like instagram

Please bring back the old user interface. Now it seems like instagram. Your previous UI was awesome- new everyday. Please bring back the old UI!

One of the best Urdu poetry app

Main is app ko almost 5-6 years sy use kr rha hn or ye urdu poetry ka sbsy best app ha or main sub logo ko recommend krnga, but new update jo aii ha wo bhot zyada buri ha or network problems bhi ha ismy or old design bhot acha tha

Ipad incompatible app

The app is incompatible on the ipad interface. The UI is mobile design, the text is too small to read even when it’s enlarged and in landscape mode.

Is there an option to roll back to the previous version?

Although change is inevitable, bringing change just for the sake of it is foolish. The intuitiveness, ease of use, and no-nonsense interface of the old version were excellent, but I suppose you had to replace it with whatever this current, stinking piece of garbage is. I don’t want to go into details, but this one gets me every time- I loved that small toggle in some shers that let you jump to the ghazal it belonged to. Now it’s gone. Why?
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Response from developer

Dear Yasir, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We completely understand your concern regarding the recent changes, especially the removal of the toggle feature that allowed quick access to related ghazals. Your feedback has been shared with our IT team, and they are actively reviewing ways to restore and improve such features in future updates. We truly appreciate your patience and support as we continue working to make the app more intuitive and user-friendly for our valued users. Team Rekhta

Better to worse.

Something has been changed better to worse , I was using app in Urdu now I can’t figure it out how to get back in Urdu / so many things are disappeared, now using web page instead of app.

New update

New update doesnot allow to change the whole application language to urdu. Its only allows to change the poetry language but not the whole application like before please do something

Language selection is not there

You guys took away the joy of reading the 5 selected sher of the day. Also on the home page there is no language selection available. It’s English by default.

Language is embedded into individual pages which is a pain to go and click each time. Does not save user preference. Earlier the whole account would show into the language selected. I miss the old version.
Moreover under each poet I liked the tabs for ghazal/nazm and sher. Now it’s tough to find them.
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Love it!!

I don’t usually do reviews for apps but I am so grateful for the existence of this one. Not only has it an enormous collection of urdu literature, but also it’s available in 3 languages, the meanings of all words are readily available, and the UI of the app is also very user friendly especially after the new update. Love the app!!
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Response from developer

Dear Patel, We are truly honored by your kind feedback. It brings us immense joy to know that you appreciate the extensive collection of Urdu literature, the convenience of 3 languages, the ready availability of word meanings, and the user-friendly interface of our app, especially after the latest update. Your appreciation inspires us to continue improving and providing the best experience for our valued users. Thank you for your support and love. Team Rekhta

Congratulations on Ruining a Good App

The new iOS update is a masterclass in how to make an app less user-friendly. Earlier, language settings worked at the app level — now I have to waste time changing it on every single page. Brilliant!

Did the development and testing teams even try using their own app before releasing this? Any basic usability testing would have caught such a frustrating flaw. Please stop experimenting with half-baked ideas and bring back the simple, usable design we had before.
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Response from developer

Dear Amit, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We truly value your observations and understand the frustration caused by the recent changes. With every update, we aim to introduce new features and improvements, and we continuously work to enhance usability. Please note that a new update with further enhancements will be released soon. We kindly request you to update the app when it becomes available, and we are confident it will improve your experience. If you enjoy the updated experience, we would be truly grateful for your 5-star rating, as it motivates us to keep improving and serving you better. Team Rekhta

New update is bad

I love Rekhta. But why is your new update so terrible.

Language selection is not there

I like the new sleek look but my app used to be set to Hindi language however now that is replaced with English and i cannot find where to change it back to Hindi. For iPhone users there are lots of bugs.

Response from developer

Dear User, thank you for reaching out. We’re glad you like the new sleek look of the app. To switch back to Hindi, kindly use the language option available at the top right corner of the Reading page. As for the iPhone version, could you please share the specific bugs you are facing? Our team is already working on improvements, and your feedback will help us fix them faster. Should you continue to face any difficulty, please write to us at app@rekhta.org. and we will be happy to assist you further. Team Rekhta

Font

How do you change default font to urdur?

It’s not user’s friendly. Specially dictionary لغت is hard to use.

How to send???

Favourite option not working in my iPhone

Help me

Crashes

The app keeps crashing without even opening and it’s so frustrating. The earlier version worked just fine