# Vemkar

> Official app for the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. (iPhone/iPad app by Mobile Roadie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vemkar/id421691043 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mobile Roadie](https://appshunter.io/developer/307989417)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vemkar/id421691043/reviews.md

## What is Vemkar?

Vemkar is the official app of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.

In Armenian, a “Vemkar” is the specially anointed stone that serves as a movable altar, which can be used for ritual functions in the absence of a permanent sanctuary. As a portable tablet, it allows the sacred power of the Armenian Church to be brought to people in even the most remote places.

The Vemkar app places access to the Armenian Church in the palm of your hand. Obtain the latest news from the Eastern Diocese, read the daily Scripture verses, listen to Armenian spiritual music, request prayers, post comments, find local events, and share photos and images on social networks.

FEATURES
-News stories
-Scripture readings
-Videos
-Photos
-Armenian spiritual and folk music
- Request a prayer
-Calendar of events
-Latest Armenian Church publications
-Find a local parish
-Eastern Diocese’s Twitter feed
-Twitter and Facebook access for content sharing

## Key features

- Latest news from the Eastern Diocese
- Daily Scripture verses
- Armenian spiritual music
- Prayer requests
- Local event calendar
- Find a local parish

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vemkar/id421691043/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Won’t play anymore. Why?

*2021-11-08, version 6.46.0*

Love this app. Share it with my grandchildren every time I see them. But I can’t get it to play lately. Have iOS 14.8.1

### 4/5 — Features

*2019-02-11, version 6.46.0*

What I particularly like about this app is that the Church Fathers can post small editorials about Christian life and go into depth, like a blog post. The daily scripture is amazing as well because it provides like a source of daily Christian knowledge, that is Orthodox rather than Protestant, something very difficult in anglophone spheres. Also, that the posts are dated makes me feel more connected to the diocese. 

On that note, I feel like the chat system is too broad. Like, I would love to be able to send this as a private message or post this on a private blog sphere with my parish members, but having access to the entire user base of the app is just too intimidating and it doesn’t lend itself towards meaningful discussion. The idea of a social messaging system via the Church app is actually really interesting, but it can’t be everyone— it’s too hectic and uncontrollable. 

Furthermore, I don’t understand why the prayers aren’t offered with translations in grabar, both Armenian dialects, and Russian, in addition to the English. Rather than an empty comments section, it’d be nice to toggle between Armenian and English since I personally prefer to use the liturgical language when I pray. I feel like there are others than would agree with this sentiment. 

Also, it’d be very nice to have access to the full Bible with togglability between English-grabar, Russian-grabar, and Eastern Armenian-grabar.

For reference, the Copts also have an app called the “Coptic Reader” which I feel is very well produced and is worth it for the developers to take a look at.

### 5/5 — Great app !!

*2016-01-24*

One of the best Armenian apps available on the app store!

### 5/5 — My Favorite Application

*2015-01-23, version 5.2.0*

Vemkar is my favorite application. I use it everyday for my Bible Readings. I am Armenian and I am thankful that this Armenian App is available. Thank you very much!!! Since writing this review, I have purchased an IPhone6 and I can no longer get the daily Bible reading from the Vemkar site, will this be fixed soon?

### 3/5 — Great app with flaws

*2014-11-03, version 5.2.0*

Amazing app but I have to keep deleting and reinstalling it. My screen goes black and it only shows me a track list without names.  Also, it never plays an album in order. It always reverts back to the yekmelian badarak or Gomidas. I wish this app was built better so I could listen to it everyday without interruptions. Otherwise, great idea just please fix these issues!!

### 5/5 — Amazing App Bringing the Joys of the Armenian Church to the World

*2014-04-08, version 5.1.3*

This app is amazing and a great way for anyone especially Armenians to access their church hymns, daily reads, videos and more in one source.

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2012-10-04, version 4.6.5*

Such a wonderful app, I can be in church anytime I want!  Only thing I think needs fixing is the bar for the music every time I try and scroll through the song i keep hitting the favs button and the profile button maybe it can be moved up to the middle of the screen?

### 5/5 — Amen :o)

*2012-03-06*

good app

### 5/5 — Congratulations

*2011-03-02, version 4.4.4*

Excellent App.  The music, the images.  Love the Events section, everything in 1 place regarding Parish & Diocese affiliated Events.  All I need is shishkabob & pilaf while listening to music & reading through the various sections of the App!

### 4/5 — I'm impressed!

*2011-03-01, version 4.4.4*

Great to see our Diocese on the forefront of technology.  Could use more information on youth programs and the Ararat Center but it's a good start.  The daily scripture section is very convenient.

## Frequently asked questions about Vemkar

### What can I do with Vemkar?

Vemkar allows you to access the latest news from the Eastern Diocese, read daily scripture, listen to Armenian spiritual music, request prayers, find local events, and connect with your parish. You can also share photos and images on social networks.

### Is Vemkar free to use?

Yes, Vemkar is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access its features.

### What devices support Vemkar?

Vemkar is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to provide a seamless experience across these Apple platforms.

### How often is Vemkar updated?

The app was last updated on December 22, 2017, with version 6.46.0. While the last update was in 2017, the core features remain accessible for users.

### What is the age rating for Vemkar?

Vemkar has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of its content and its target audience within the religious community.

### Can I request prayers through Vemkar?

Yes, one of the key features of Vemkar is the ability to request prayers. This allows users to connect with the spiritual community for support.

### Does Vemkar have ads?

No, Vemkar does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted spiritual experience for its users.

### Where can I find local Armenian Church events?

Vemkar features a calendar of events that helps you find local happenings within the Eastern Diocese. You can also find a local parish directly through the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.46.0 — 2017-12-22

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

This app has been updated with:

- Optimized Design with new Themes and Colors  
- Bug Fixes for known issues
- Optimizations to boost performance
- App Supported on iOS 9.0+ devices (iOS 8.x and prior devices no longer supported)

### 6.42.0 — 2017-08-01

This app has been updated with:
- Optimized Design with new Themes and Colors  
- Bug Fixes for known issues
- Optimizations to boost performance
- App Supported on iOS 9.0+ devices (iOS 8.x and prior devices no longer supported)

### 5.6.3 — 2016-08-30

This app has been updated with:
▪ App Supported on iOS 8.0+ devices (iOS 7.x and prior devices no longer supported)
▪ Bug Fixes
▪ Performance Improvements
▪ UI Enhancements
▪ Improved Notifications
▪ Audio Playback Improvements
▪ Video View Fixes
▪ Resolved Twitter Sharing Issues
▪ Location based Feature Improvements
▪ Resolved Pre-Roll video display

### 5.6.2 — 2016-02-23

This app has been updated with:
▪ App Supported on iOS 8.0+ devices (iOS 7.x and prior devices no longer supported)
▪ Bug Fixes
▪ Performance Improvements
▪ UI Enhancements
▪ Improved Notifications
▪ Audio Playback Improvements
▪ Video View Fixes
▪ Resolved Twitter Sharing Issues
▪ Location based Feature Improvements
▪ Resolved Pre-Roll video display

### 5.6.1 — 2016-01-15

This app has been updated with:
▪App Supported on iOS 8.0+ devices (iOS 7.x and prior devices no longer supported)
▪Bug Fixes
▪Performance Improvements
▪UI Enhancements
▪Improved Notifications
▪Audio Playback Improvements
▪Video View Fixes
▪Resolved Twitter Sharing Issues
▪Location based Feature Improvements
▪Resolved Pre-Roll video display

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