Comparison

Reading List vs SikhiToTheMAX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reading List

Organize your reading journey by tracking books you've read, are currently reading, or want to read. Log progress, add custom lists, and record notes and ratings. Sync data across devices and export your library.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes to add books
  • Search online for books
  • Manual book entry
  • Track reading progress (start/finish dates)
  • Create custom book lists
  • Add ratings and notes
  • View reading statistics
  • iCloud data sync
Features
Currently charting
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Easily track books you’ve read, books you’re reading, and books you want to read. Record your progress by adding the start and finish date of your books. ADD NEW BOOKS • Scan the barcode of a book to quickly add it to your list • Search online to find and add books • Alternatively, add a book manually by typing in its details • Sync your data between all devices via iCloud TRACK YOUR READING • Quickly log the dates you start and finish each book with a tap or swipe • Order the books, to help plan what to read next • Create your own custom lists, like "Wishlist", "Favourites", etc • Record the current page of books you're reading • Add your own rating and notes to each book • View your reading statistics PRIVATE & PERSONAL • No online account or signup needed • All data is private, stored on-device or in your iCloud account • Export and import all your data Some premium features require Reading List Pro, which can be purchased in the app. The app remains fully-featured when used without Reading List Pro. Terms of Use: https://readinglist.app/termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://readinglist.app/privacypolicy

About

SikhiToTheMAX

This app is a comprehensive Gurbani search engine for mobile devices. It allows users to search Gurbani, Dasam Granth, and other Sikh scriptures in multiple languages, with advanced features like bookmarking, note-taking, and a large dictionary. It also integrates media resources and offers cross-device profile synchronization.

Highlights
  • Gurbani search engine
  • Search Dasam Granth and Bhai Gurdas
  • Multi-language search (Gurmukhi, English, Punjabi, Spanish)
  • Extensive 120,000-word dictionary
  • Bookmarking and note-taking
  • Integrated media resources (YouTube, sound links)
  • Cross-device profile synchronization
Features
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www.sharecharityuk.com/sttmhelphttps://www.sharecharityuk.com/sttmhelpSikhiToTheMAX is a complete and revolutionary Gurbani Search engine application. The website and desktop versions are available at www.sikhitothemax.org and are managed by Khalis Foundation. SHARE Charity now presents the new SikhiToTheMAX mobile app which allows you to search Gurbani in many ways and use many features that are not available on other apps. SikhiToTheMAX was released in 2000 and became a worldwide phenomenon. The application was adopted across the world and paved the way for viewing Gurbani along side all Gurdwara services. This mobile application now lets you do all of the things and more on the move! Search Gurbani, Dasam Granth, Bhai Gurdas, Bhai Nand Lal in Gurmukhi , english, punjabi and spanish. Do your own research using indexes. A huge 120,000 word dictionary lets you explore the meanings further and we have began the task of adding all relevant media such as YouTube videos, sound links and other internet resources to the Shabads. Read Gurbani and use Kindle like options such as bookmarking and adding your own notes to a Shabad. Present across devices for home programmes where a Tablet can be used as the display. Store your profile and access things like your favourites and display settings across devices, so that you will never lose your favourites. There are multiple colour themes to choose from along with colour schemes. The app will be updated regularly so please download and feedback on features. www.sharecharityuk.com/sttmhelp

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
SikhiToTheMAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SikhiToTheMAX at none against Reading List's 10. SikhiToTheMAX also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Reading List's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 361) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. SikhiToTheMAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reading List against 4.9 for SikhiToTheMAX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 361, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Reading List's written reviews are positive against 95% of SikhiToTheMAX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, SikhiToTheMAX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Reading List versus SikhiToTheMAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListSikhiToTheMAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings)4.9 (361 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better361
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet Ltdnavrup kaur

Customer experience

Reading List

All ratings30,064 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews627 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.1%

SikhiToTheMAX

All ratings361 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%

User reviews

Reading List

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very user-friendly
  • 🚀 Easy to add and organize books
  • 🔒 Private and non-social
  • 💡 Barcode scanning feature
  • 👍 Clean and simple interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with syncing across devices
  • 💡 Lack of ability to track re-reads or put books 'on hold'
  • 💡 Limited sorting/organizing options for large book collections
  • 💡 No ability to add audiobooks or track reading time

SikhiToTheMAX

From 361 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙏 Excellent resource
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful features like Sehaj Paath
  • 🔍 Great search capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding Dasam Bani
  • 🖼️ Dark theme makes text hard to read
  • 🖨️ Keyboard issues
  • 🔖 Saved shabad list issues after updates

Bugs and requests

Reading List

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with date/time tracking when adding books
  • Occasional crashes or data loss when using the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to track re-reads and 'on hold' books
  • Improve sorting/organizing options for large collections
  • Add support for audiobooks and reading time tracking
  • Implement cloud sync and account features to preserve data
  • Add more customization options for lists and book display

SikhiToTheMAX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved shabad list randomly deleted
  • Shabad search issues
  • Crashes when trying to add notes in Sehaj Paath
  • Casting scroll option not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add English pronunciation for banis
  • Ability to search by ang number
  • Option to view Hukamnamas from Darbar Sahib
  • Integrate Mahan Kosh dictionary
  • Add Rehat Maryada option
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  • Improve note-taking functionality in Sehaj Paath
  • Add graph to track daily progress in Sehaj Paath
  • Bookmark progress within an ang

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Reading List

Subscriptions4
  • Reading List Pro (Monthly)$2.001 Month
  • Reading List Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Reading List Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$14.001 Year
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  • Reading List Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • Medium Tip$2.00
  • Large Tip$3.00
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  • Very Large Tip$5.00
  • Giant Tip$10.00
  • Reading List Pro (Lifetime)$38.00
None

SikhiToTheMAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SikhiToTheMAX free?
SikhiToTheMAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading List or SikhiToTheMAX?
SikhiToTheMAX is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while SikhiToTheMAX averages 4.9 from 361 ratings.
Do Reading List or SikhiToTheMAX have ads?
Neither Reading List nor SikhiToTheMAX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or SikhiToTheMAX?
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and SikhiToTheMAX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reading List was updated on November 3, 2026 and SikhiToTheMAX on November 2, 2026.

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