Comparison

Gutka vs iBani

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

Head to head
About

Gutka

This app provides access to religious texts with improved navigation and bookmarking. Users can switch languages easily and access a Nanakshahi calendar with event notifications. It also includes a counter to track reading progress.

Highlights
  • Improved banis with fixes
  • Bookmark pages
  • Switch between Gurmukhi, English, Hindi
  • Nanakshahi Calendar
  • Push notifications for events
  • Counter for reading progress
Features
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All new Gutka App with fixes in all banis. Like before, you can bookmark the pages and switch from Gurmukhi to English, Hindi without going back to home screen. We have also added few new features like Nanakshahi Calendar and receive push notification for events, counter to keep tabs on your total count of banis you read and more features. Please give your feedback so we can make this App a better experience for you. Also, going forward we'll make new releases more often. Please wash your hands and cover your hair before reading Bani's. Thanks

About

iBani

Features
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iBanis – Your Complete Gurbani App iBanis is designed to bring the wisdom of Gurbani closer to you, wherever you are. Whether you’re reading your daily Nitnem, exploring the depth of Guru Granth Sahib Ji, or studying the powerful verses of Dasam Granth Sahib Ji and Sarbloh Prakash, iBanis provides a clean, modern, and accessible reading experience. Key Features: • Nitnem Banis: Start and end your day with Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Savaiye, Chaupai Sahib, Anand Sahib, and more. • Full Scriptures: Access Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Dasam Granth Sahib Ji, and Sarbloh Prakash Granth in one app. • Multiple Languages: Read in Gurmukhi and English to suit your comfort and understanding. • Offline Access: Carry Gurbani with you everywhere – no internet needed. • Simple & Beautiful UI: Focus on Gurbani without distractions, with a clean and easy-to-read design. • Categorized Reading: Explore Banis by Nitnem, Dasam Darbar, Raag Darbar, and Sarv Granth for easy navigation. • iPhone & iPad Ready: Enjoy a seamless reading experience across all your Apple devices. Why iBanis? We built iBanis to make Gurbani accessible for everyone – whether you are a daily reader, a student of Sikh history, or someone reconnecting with Sikhi. With a blend of tradition and technology, iBanis ensures Gurbani stays at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Gutka4 screens
iBani4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gutka at 11.0 against iBani's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gutka versus iBani: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGutkaiBani
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiGutkaBrahmjot Singh Tatla

Bugs and requests

Gutka

Reported bugs

36 issues
  • English language not displaying correctly
  • App crashes on opening
  • App closes immediately after opening
  • Content missing in Sukhmani Sahib
  • Mistakes in saloks of Sukhmani Sahib
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  • Words missing in Sukhmani Sahib
  • Ashtpatis missing in Sukhmani Sahib
  • Salok endings missing in Sukhmani Sahib
  • Lines missing in Ardaas
  • Pages missing in Ardaas
  • Lines and words not part of banis in Chaupai Sahib
  • Ramayana line in Rehras Sahib
  • Japji Sahib out of order in English
  • Sukhmani Sahib ashtpadis missing
  • Sukhmani Sahib text scrambled
  • Unable to download
  • Downloaded version on iOS not working
  • App not working on iPhone
  • Crashes when logging in
  • App closes in 2 seconds after clicking icon
  • Not readable in English
  • Languages not displaying in a pattern
  • App crashing after last update
  • Stopped opening after last update
  • Sentences missing in new update version of Sukhmani Sahib
  • Not working after update
  • Gurbani cut off from specific phones
  • English translation of Ardaas not complete
  • Pages missing in Sukhmani Sahib
  • Mistakes in Ardas
  • App vanishes on opening
  • Discrepancies in Ardas in English and Hindi
  • Border issue on iPhone 8 Plus
  • Rehras Sahib page 17 missing bani
  • Rehras Sahib page 23 wording from Ramayana
  • Japaji Sahib text scrambled

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add English meaning/translation
  • Add audio
  • Add dark mode
  • Add text size adjustment
  • Add notifications for important days
Show 8 more
  • Add more banis
  • Update Nanakshahi calendar
  • Add line-to-line meaning
  • Define asatpadees of Sukhmani sahib
  • Add Ardas
  • Add Dukh Bhanjani Sahib path
  • Improve UI for iPhone X
  • Add night mode

iBani

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gutka

No in-app purchases

None

iBani

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gutka free?
Gutka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBani free?
iBani is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gutka or iBani have ads?
Neither Gutka nor iBani shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gutka or iBani?
Gutka ships an update every 2 months, and iBani every 2 months. Most recently, Gutka was updated on August 30, 2026 and iBani on September 21, 2026.

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