Comparison

Audio Nitnem vs SikhiToTheMAX

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

Head to head
About

Audio Nitnem

Listen to or read daily Sikh prayers and scriptures. Access live Kirtan from various Gurudwaras and daily Hukamnama from Darbar Sahib. Ideal for those with reading difficulties or when multitasking.

Highlights
  • Listen to Nitnem Banis
  • Read Nitnem Banis
  • Live Kirtan streaming
  • Daily Hukamnama
  • Offline functionality (except Hukamnama)
Features
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Audio Nitnem is a compilation of Nitnem Banis by different Authors. This app allows the user to listen or read the Banis. Listen to Live Kirtan from different Gurudwaaras. Listen or Read daily Hukamnama from Darbar Sahib, updated daily on time. Designed not only for people who have reading problem or can't read Punjabi language but also for those who are doing something, like driving a car. Audio Nitnem can work without internet (except Hukamnama) so can be used even on a plane or underground or subways. *Screenshots created with screenshots.pro

About

SikhiToTheMAX

This app is a comprehensive Gurbani search engine for mobile devices. It allows users to search Gurbani, Dasam Granth, and other Sikh scriptures in multiple languages, with advanced features like bookmarking, note-taking, and a large dictionary. It also integrates media resources and offers cross-device profile synchronization.

Highlights
  • Gurbani search engine
  • Search Dasam Granth and Bhai Gurdas
  • Multi-language search (Gurmukhi, English, Punjabi, Spanish)
  • Extensive 120,000-word dictionary
  • Bookmarking and note-taking
  • Integrated media resources (YouTube, sound links)
  • Cross-device profile synchronization
Features
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www.sharecharityuk.com/sttmhelphttps://www.sharecharityuk.com/sttmhelpSikhiToTheMAX is a complete and revolutionary Gurbani Search engine application. The website and desktop versions are available at www.sikhitothemax.org and are managed by Khalis Foundation. SHARE Charity now presents the new SikhiToTheMAX mobile app which allows you to search Gurbani in many ways and use many features that are not available on other apps. SikhiToTheMAX was released in 2000 and became a worldwide phenomenon. The application was adopted across the world and paved the way for viewing Gurbani along side all Gurdwara services. This mobile application now lets you do all of the things and more on the move! Search Gurbani, Dasam Granth, Bhai Gurdas, Bhai Nand Lal in Gurmukhi , english, punjabi and spanish. Do your own research using indexes. A huge 120,000 word dictionary lets you explore the meanings further and we have began the task of adding all relevant media such as YouTube videos, sound links and other internet resources to the Shabads. Read Gurbani and use Kindle like options such as bookmarking and adding your own notes to a Shabad. Present across devices for home programmes where a Tablet can be used as the display. Store your profile and access things like your favourites and display settings across devices, so that you will never lose your favourites. There are multiple colour themes to choose from along with colour schemes. The app will be updated regularly so please download and feedback on features. www.sharecharityuk.com/sttmhelp

Screenshots

Audio Nitnem4 screens
SikhiToTheMAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SikhiToTheMAX at none against Audio Nitnem's 10. SikhiToTheMAX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Audio Nitnem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SikhiToTheMAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SikhiToTheMAX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 361 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Audio Nitnem's written reviews are positive against 95% of SikhiToTheMAX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Nitnem ships an update every 6 weeks, SikhiToTheMAX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Audio Nitnem versus SikhiToTheMAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio NitnemSikhiToTheMAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (74 ratings)4.9 (361 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74361 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeep Sukhman Singhnavrup kaur

Customer experience

Audio Nitnem

All ratings74 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.7%

SikhiToTheMAX

All ratings361 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%

Bugs and requests

Audio Nitnem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SikhiToTheMAX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved shabad list randomly deleted
  • Shabad search issues
  • Crashes when trying to add notes in Sehaj Paath
  • Casting scroll option not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add English pronunciation for banis
  • Ability to search by ang number
  • Option to view Hukamnamas from Darbar Sahib
  • Integrate Mahan Kosh dictionary
  • Add Rehat Maryada option
Show 3 more
  • Improve note-taking functionality in Sehaj Paath
  • Add graph to track daily progress in Sehaj Paath
  • Bookmark progress within an ang

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Audio Nitnem

One-time10
  • Please Donate$0.99
  • Please Donate!$3.99
  • Please Donate$4.99
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  • Please Donate$9.99
  • Please Donate$14.99
  • Please Donate$19.99
  • Please Donate$29.99
  • Please Donate$39.99
  • Please Donate$49.99
  • Please Donate$99.99
None

SikhiToTheMAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Nitnem free?
Audio Nitnem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SikhiToTheMAX free?
SikhiToTheMAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Nitnem or SikhiToTheMAX?
SikhiToTheMAX is rated higher. Audio Nitnem averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while SikhiToTheMAX averages 4.9 from 361 ratings.
Do Audio Nitnem or SikhiToTheMAX have ads?
Audio Nitnem shows ads; SikhiToTheMAX does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Nitnem or SikhiToTheMAX?
Audio Nitnem ships an update every 6 weeks, and SikhiToTheMAX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audio Nitnem was updated on November 1, 2026 and SikhiToTheMAX on November 6, 2026.

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