# Reading List vs SikhiToTheMAX

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). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | SikhiToTheMAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews) | **[4.9 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sikhitothemax/id1370303478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 361 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [navrup kaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468857173) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading List Pro (Monthly) | $2.00 | per month |
| Reading List Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Reading List Pro (Yearly) | $14.00 | per year |
| Reading List Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Very Large Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Giant Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Reading List Pro (Lifetime) | $38.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sikhitothemax/id1370303478)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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