Comparison

Gurulugomi vs Grantharooda

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

Head to head
About

Gurulugomi

Access a cloud-based online e-book store featuring Sri Lankan literature and classics. Read your favorite books on any iOS device through the app's reader. Purchased books are automatically available in your library.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based online e-book store
  • Access purchased books on iOS devices
  • Integrated e-book reader
  • Collection of Sri Lankan literature
  • Automatic library synchronization
Features
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Please note that books you have purchased through Gurulugomi will be automatically available on “My Library” section of your Gurulugomi iOS mobile application, however If you find any difficulty in getting ebooks to read on your apple device please reach our M. D Gunaseana facebook page or use following mobile numbers +94112323126 or +94768296536 Since 1913, M. D. GUNASENA has become an established household name that resonates in the hearts and minds of people, as a trusted brand synonymous with education. Sovereign in ownership and true to its founding ethos, we hold ourselves accountable to one principle, our Vision: the advancement of human thought. Today, our core business is in Publishing, Printing, Book selling and Education. 2013 marked a significant milestone for the company; our 100th anniversary and the start of our second century. We just ventured into developing the first functional e-Pub Application which is a significant milestone for the Company which continues to set trends and lead innovation in the industry. The Gurulugomi Application was named after the renown 12th Century Literary Figure whose works continues to influence literature even today. The Gurulugomi is cloud based online e-book store. Access the Gurulugomi App Reader from any iOS driven device to read your favorite books. Now all our customers have access to their favorite Sri Lankan literature at the press of a button.

About

Grantharooda

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Grantharooda is a literary community app created for readers, writers, and book lovers. Explore creative writings, share your own poems and short stories and connect with people who love books and literature. Whether you want to showcase your writing, discover new voices or engage with a growing literary community, Grantharooda provides a simple and welcoming space to express ideas through words. Key Features • Explore and discover new books • Share your creative writing with the community • Discover authors and publishers • Engage with rich literary content • Be part of a growing book-focused community Grantharooda is designed to support creativity, encourage reading and bring together people who value literature.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grantharooda at weekly against Gurulugomi's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gurulugomi ships an update every 3 weeks, Grantharooda weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gurulugomi versus Grantharooda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGurulugomiGrantharooda
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTreinetic (PVT) LtdPasindu Karunarathne Karunarathne

In-app purchases

None

Gurulugomi

No in-app purchases

None

Grantharooda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gurulugomi free?
Gurulugomi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grantharooda free?
Grantharooda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gurulugomi or Grantharooda have ads?
Neither Gurulugomi nor Grantharooda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gurulugomi or Grantharooda?
Gurulugomi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grantharooda weekly. Most recently, Gurulugomi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grantharooda on October 31, 2026.

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