# VPL Mobile vs Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio

The clearest difference is rating: Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio at 4.4 against VPL Mobile's 3.9. Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). VPL Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. VPL Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of VPL Mobile's written reviews are positive against 40% of Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPL Mobile | Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpl-mobile/id422360968/reviews) | **[4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sukhmani-sahib-path-audio/id1213343675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 22 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vancouver Public Library Board](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142026329) | [TWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861222980) |

## What reviewers say

### VPL Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpl-mobile/id422360968)

Access your Vancouver Public Library account on the go. Borrow ebooks and audiobooks, manage holds, and discover new titles with staff recommendations. Your library card is now digital.

**Highlights:** Borrow ebooks and audiobooks, Manage holds, Digital library barcode, Search library catalog, Save titles for later, Check hours and locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Seamless progress remembering (reader)
- 💡 Barcode scanning for books
- 👍 Intuitive and functional
- 🚀 Quick account access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after iOS updates
- 🐛 Constantly needs re-login
- 🐛 Slow to open and navigate
- 🐛 Incredibly slow performance
- 🐛 Old and neglected UI

**Reported bugs**

- Buggy after updating to iOS17
- Not remembering login/session
- Error messages when loading content
- Constantly need to sign in
- App crashes a lot

**Requested features**

- Apple Wallet support
- Notifications for book readiness
- Option to turn on notifications
- Add children's accounts to parent account
- Add library card to Wallet/Passbook


### Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sukhmani-sahib-path-audio/id1213343675)

Read and listen to sacred Sikh scriptures on your mobile device. Choose your preferred language, adjust themes and text size, and access translations. This app aims to help the younger generation connect with their faith through daily recitation.

**Highlights:** Read and listen to paath, Multiple language options (Hindi, Punjabi, English), Audio seek bar and pause functionality, Page navigation, Customizable themes and text sizes, Meaning/translation of path, Portrait and landscape modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPL Mobile free?

VPL Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio free?

Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VPL Mobile or Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio?

Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio is rated higher. VPL Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do VPL Mobile or Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio have ads?

Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio shows ads; VPL Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, VPL Mobile or Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio?

VPL Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio every 4 months. Most recently, VPL Mobile was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sukhmani Sahib Path Audio on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*