Comparison

Vachanamrut Learning App vs Pushtimarg Satsang

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

Head to head
About

Vachanamrut Learning App

This app offers a comprehensive study platform for spiritual texts, featuring easy-to-understand explanations and definitions. It utilizes modern technology to make ancient wisdom accessible, with features like personalized accounts, cross-device syncing, and multiple language options.

Highlights
  • Personalized accounts with backup
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Reading list and history
  • Multiple language support
  • Summaries and facts
  • Adjustable reading settings
  • Audiobook with synchronized text
Read full description

With the inspiration and guidance of Acharya Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj and Bhuj Mahant Swami Shree Dharmanandan Dasji, the Vachanamrut is being made available in an ‘app’ format to commemorate the bicentenary (200th anniversary) of the Vachanamrut. Through various useful features such as short-and-simple definitions and easy-to-understand explanations, this app provides a study platform for spiritual seekers looking to better understand the subtleties of eternal knowledge and apply the teachings of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan to their lives. Utilising current technology, this app meets the needs of today’s spiritual generation by giving them access to ancient wisdom in a modern format – making the study of the Vachanamrut a truly enjoyable experience. The ‘Vachanamrut Learning App’ contains easy-to-use features such as: Personal Account - Register for an account using your email address or login using your existing Google or Facebook account for added functionality; notes, reading list, reading history and search history are automatically backed up. Seamless Switching Between Devices - If you are logged into the app, your notes, reading list, reading history and search history all instantly synced to your other devices. Auto Bookmark - Access the Vachanamrut that you last visited from the home screen. Reading List - Add Vachanamruts to your reading list so that you never forget your "wish" list of ones to read as part of your study or research into a particular topic or concept. 4 Different "Languages" - Gujarati, Gujarati Transliterated (Lipi/Latin), Gujarati Phonetic and English. Summary - Summary of each Vachanamrut to help you decide if the specific Vachanamrut is of interest to you. Also included are additional facts and images to assist with understanding the geography of where and how the Vachanamrut was delivered. Dark or Light Mode - Read in the mode that best suits your eyes during the day or night. Adjustable Font Size - Increase or decrease the font size to suit preference. Line Spacing - Choose from 3 different line spacing options to suit your reading preference. Read time indication - Have limited time? Pick a Vachanamrut that you will be able to complete by using our helpful read time indicators. Audiobook - Listen to each Vachanamrut being read in Gujarati and follow along with the auto-scroll text. Great for those who are learning Gujarati or those who are having difficulty pronouncing difficult words. (Currently available in Gujarati, Gujarati Latin and Gujarati Phonetics mode). Split Screen Mode - Read the same Vachanamrut in 2 different languages. Great for those who are learning Gujarati or those who are having difficulty pronouncing difficult words. Sabha Pictorials - Artist depictions of each Vachanamrut to help you visualise the location of where it took place and what Maharaj was wearing. Share - Share a link to the whole Vachanamrut or individual paragraphs with your friends. Notes - Write personal notes about the whole Vachanamrut or individual paragraphs. Copy - Copy paragraphs to easily paste text to apps that don't support sharing. Biographies - Clickable names of notable persons; overlay window displays persons short biography. Sanskrit Shlok Explanations - Clickable Sanskrit Shloks; overlay explains the meaning of each word. Clear and structured explanation of its meaning, with scriptural references. Dictionary - Clickable difficult words; overlay window displays simple definitions of regional, scriptural and philosophical words. Reading Plans - Let us guide you through the various spiritual concepts discussed in the revelations of Bhagwan Swaminarayan; reflect on what you have read and how you can apply it to your life. Search - Search for any word in any language to get results of where this word appears, clicking on the desired result takes you to reading mode.

About

Pushtimarg Satsang

Access Pushtimarg knowledge with lyrics, festival calendars, and event details. Available in English and Gujarati, with customizable themes and text size. Bookmark favorites and search for specific content.

Highlights
  • Pushtimarg Bhajan lyrics
  • Pushtimarg Utsav calendar
  • English and Gujarati languages
  • Search and bookmark lyrics
  • Customizable themes and text size
  • Annual festival and event calendar
Features
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Pushtimarg Satsang is a free app for Pushtimarg Vaishnavs: kirtans, paaths and the utsav calendar in Gujarati and English, in one place, for all ages. Read every word. Search your favourite kirtans by title or by the words themselves, and bookmark them. Choose the text size that suits you, a light or dark look and your own accent colour. Listen. Recordings play in the background and on the lock screen, can be saved for offline listening, and can be gathered into playlists that you can share with family and friends. Recorded Bhagvat Katha is included. Never miss a day. The calendar of utsavs and Ekadashi days comes with gentle reminders on your phone, and a widget for the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Made for every screen. CarPlay, iPad and iPhone Duo are supported. If you notice a mistake in a kirtan, or would like one added, you can tell us from inside the app. Jay Shree Krushna.

Screenshots

Vachanamrut Learning App4 screens
Pushtimarg Satsang4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Vachanamrut Learning App at 221 against Pushtimarg Satsang's 4. Vachanamrut Learning App also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Vachanamrut Learning App against 5.0 for Pushtimarg Satsang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vachanamrut Learning App has 221 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Vachanamrut Learning App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pushtimarg Satsang's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vachanamrut Learning App ships an update every 5 months, Pushtimarg Satsang every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vachanamrut Learning App versus Pushtimarg Satsang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVachanamrut Learning AppPushtimarg Satsang
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (221 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShree Swaminarayan Temple BhujKalpesh Sonecha

Customer experience

Vachanamrut Learning App

All ratings216 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%

Pushtimarg Satsang

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Vachanamrut Learning App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App goes to an error page and gets stuck on 'Creation' section
  • Spelling corrections needed in commentary within plans

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline read availability
  • Audio Vachanamrut playlist on YouTube
  • Notes sharing capability
  • Ability to add notes to reading plans
  • More original spiritual apps

Pushtimarg Satsang

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vachanamrut Learning App

No in-app purchases

None

Pushtimarg Satsang

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vachanamrut Learning App free?
Vachanamrut Learning App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pushtimarg Satsang free?
Pushtimarg Satsang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vachanamrut Learning App or Pushtimarg Satsang?
Pushtimarg Satsang is rated higher. Vachanamrut Learning App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Pushtimarg Satsang averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Vachanamrut Learning App or Pushtimarg Satsang have ads?
Neither Vachanamrut Learning App nor Pushtimarg Satsang shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vachanamrut Learning App or Pushtimarg Satsang?
Vachanamrut Learning App ships an update every 5 months, and Pushtimarg Satsang every 11 months. Most recently, Vachanamrut Learning App was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pushtimarg Satsang on November 3, 2026.

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