Reading List vs SikhiToTheMAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, SikhiToTheMAX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading List | SikhiToTheMAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (30K ratings) | 4.9 (361 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | 95.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 361 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Bennet Ltd | navrup kaur |
Customer experience
Reading List
SikhiToTheMAX
User reviews
Reading List
From 30K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Reading List
- 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
- 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
SikhiToTheMAX
No in-app purchases
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