Comparison

Radio Apna vs Bani Nirankar

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

Head to head
About

Radio Apna

This app provides Punjabi radio content to the global Punjabi community. It has been serving listeners for 19 years, offering a dedicated platform for cultural connection and entertainment.

Highlights
  • Punjabi radio streaming
  • Global community service
  • Cultural content
  • Long-standing service (19 years)
Features
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Punjabi radio serving Punjabi community worldwide since 19 years

About

Bani Nirankar

Access a vast collection of Sikh devotional Gurbani in both audio and video formats. Stream Kirtan, Shabads, and listen to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Explore Sikh history and teachings through podcasts.

Highlights
  • Audio and video streaming of Kirtan and Shabads
  • Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji audio (Ang wise)
  • Daily Sikh prayers (Nitnem)
  • Extensive Gurbani collection
  • Podcasts on Sikh history and teachings
Features
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"Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh" Bani Nirankar is an app created to spread the spirituality of Sikh Religion and has a huge catalogue of variety of Sikh devotional Gurbani’s streaming in both audio & video formats. Bani Nirankar app also features : 1. High quality audio, video & live streaming of Kirtan, Shabads from various Raagi , Gurudwara’s and Sikh devotional streaming channels which are fully optimised to play on all type of mobile devices. 2. Audio of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji ( Ang wise ) in Gurmukhi, Hindi and English. 3. Nitnem - Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Savaiye, Anand Sahib, Rehraas Sahib, Chaupai Sahib, Kirtan Sohila. 4. Sukhmani Sahib, Dukh Bhanjani Sahib, Asa Di Vaar, Shabad Hazaray, Barah Maha Manjh, Arti, Salok Mahala 9, Akal Ustat, Laavan ( Anand Karaj ), Barahmah Tukhari and Ardas. 5. Podcast giving information about our Great Guru’s, Gurudwara’s , Sikhism as Religion , Sakhis , Historic places , stories of Sikh Martyrs , Sikh Warriors and much more. Get this App and listen melodious and heartfelt rendition of Sikh devotional songs.

Screenshots

Radio Apna2 screens
Bani Nirankar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radio Apna at none against Bani Nirankar's 2. Radio Apna also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Bani Nirankar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Bani Nirankar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Radio Apna asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radio Apna ships an update every 39 months, Bani Nirankar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Radio Apna versus Bani Nirankar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio ApnaBani Nirankar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenthilkumar SVasco Media Private Limited

Customer experience

Radio Apna

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bani Nirankar

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Radio Apna

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bani Nirankar

One-time2
  • Audio Subscription$0.99
  • Audio + Video Subscription$1.99

Questions

Is Radio Apna free?
Radio Apna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bani Nirankar free?
Bani Nirankar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Radio Apna or Bani Nirankar have ads?
Neither Radio Apna nor Bani Nirankar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radio Apna or Bani Nirankar?
Radio Apna ships an update every 39 months, and Bani Nirankar fortnightly. Most recently, Radio Apna was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bani Nirankar on October 19, 2026.

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