Comparison

SikhNet Play vs SikhiSidak

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

Head to head
About

SikhNet Play

Access a vast library of Gurbani Kirtan with over 35,000 audio tracks from more than 1000 artists. Enjoy lyrics, translations, curated playlists, and personalized options. Stream live Gurdwaras and create your own custom selections.

Highlights
  • Extensive Gurbani audio collection
  • Gurbani lyrics with translations
  • Live Gurdwaras radio channels
  • Customizable playlists
  • Browse by artist and shabads
  • Continuous play and shuffle options
  • Airplay support
Features
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Access the largest collection of Gurbani Kirtan! Over 35,000 Gurbani audio tracks from over 1000 artists, streamed to you from SikhNet.com. A "MUST HAVE" app for anyone who enjoys Gurbani. User Comments: "Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! This app brings the absolute richest Sikh content ever to mobile. Best money I ever spent on any app, EVER. Get the app NOW" "It's amazing being able to access the HUGE amount of Gurbani audio through this app." "I am so impressed I felt compelled to write a review. Easy to use, quick, finds Shabads and Artists instantly, and English translation comes up automatically! Thank you so much SikhNet!" == SPONSORED BY == The SikhNet Play app is supported thanks to the generous support of Avtar Singh Dhamija, of Akal Engineers and Consultants Ltd, Canada. SikhNet thanks Avtar Singh for his incredible enthusiasm to help the GMC app reach as many people as possible. == FEATURES == - GURBANI LYRICS - Display of Gurbani text of the shabad that is currently playing. For most audio you will automatically see the Gurbani text and have the option to display English translation, Spanish translation or transliteration as well. - SIKHNET RADIO - 28+ channels of Gurbani Radio from SikhNet & Live Gurdwaras around the world. Filter Gurdwara channels to only show "Live Now" or add to favorites. - CREATE YOUR OWN PLAYLISTS - You can create and listen to your own custom selection of audio easily by adding any track to a playlist you create. You can edit the name, reorder tracks and remove tracks in your custom playlist all within the app. - FEATURED PLAYLISTS - We have put together a nice selection of pre-setup playlists with music that you can quickly choose from (nitnem, sleep music, simran, etc). This updates automatically as we add more playlists. - BROWSE BY ARTIST - You can browse or search through all the artists in the SikhNet Play & view/listen to audio by that particular artist or their albums. Save particular artist to favorites for quick access. - SEEK/JUMP THROUGH STREAMING AUDIO by dragging progress bar. - BROWSE BY SHABADS - Quickly search through all the audio tracks in the SikhNet Play to find & listen to shabads by any name. - SETTINGS - Customize the Gurbani Lyrics that display for audio, as well as change the audio quality setting according to your internet connection speed. - CONTINUOUS PLAY - You can shuffle your playlists & randomize most any of the audio you are listening to easily as well as set player to repeat tracks or playlists over and over. - Support Apple Airplay so you can stream the audio to any Airplay speaker or device wirelessly.

About

SikhiSidak

Stream live Kirtan from Gurdwaras worldwide and explore a vast archive of Gurbani. Personalize your device with Sikh-themed wallpapers and create custom playlists. Enjoy offline listening and sync your preferences across devices.

Highlights
  • Live Kirtan streaming
  • Gurbani archive access
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Offline listening mode
  • Sikh-themed wallpapers
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Kirtan Darbar is now SikhiSidak! Experience Gurbani like never before with the updated SikhiSidak app. Stream live Kirtan, explore a rich archive of Gurbani, and personalize your experience with new features designed for modern Sikh spirituality. Key Features: • Live Kirtan: Listen to live streams from Gurdwaras worldwide, including the Golden Temple. • AKJ Samagam Archives: Access a comprehensive library of Kirtan from various AKJ Samagams, updated automatically with the latest recordings. • Playlists: Create and manage playlists to keep your favorite tracks organized. • Favorites Section: Quickly access the tracks you love in the all-new Favorites section. • Sync Across Devices: Use your Google account to sync playlists, favorites, and preferences across multiple devices. • Offline Mode: Download your favorite Kirtan tracks and listen offline, anytime, anywhere. • Wallpapers: Exclusive Sikh-themed wallpapers handcrafted by talented artists, available to personalize your device and support the Sikh art community. • Dark Mode Support: Enjoy a seamless experience with full native Dark Mode compatibility. ----------------------------------------------------- New Wallpapers Feature: Explore our collection of Sikh-themed digital wallpapers, created by talented Sikh artists. Subscribing unlocks these beautiful artworks and directly supports the artists. Personalize your device and contribute to the Sikh art community. Subscribe today to enhance your experience and help uplift Sikh artists. ----------------------------------------------------- Support Us: We’ve kept Kirtan at SikhiSidak free and ad-free to make Gurbani accessible to everyone. Subscribing not only enriches your spiritual journey but also helps sustain the app and support the Sikh artist community. We value your feedback! Please leave us a review and help grow this platform. ----------------------------------------------------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SikhNet Play4 screens
SikhiSidak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SikhNet Play at none against SikhiSidak's 2. SikhNet Play also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. SikhiSidak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SikhNet Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SikhNet Play against 4.9 for SikhiSidak. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SikhNet Play has 1.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of SikhNet Play's written reviews are positive against 82% of SikhiSidak's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SikhNet Play versus SikhiSidak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSikhNet PlaySikhiSidak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.9K ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSikhNet.comVirtual Coder Inc

Customer experience

SikhNet Play

All ratings1,921 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative4.0%

SikhiSidak

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

SikhNet Play

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Playback issues when phone is locked or screen is off

Requested features

4 requests
  • Download option to play offline
  • CarPlay compatibility
  • Apple Watch support
  • Dark mode option

SikhiSidak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SikhNet Play

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SikhiSidak

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is SikhNet Play free?
SikhNet Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SikhiSidak free?
SikhiSidak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SikhNet Play or SikhiSidak?
SikhiSidak is rated higher. SikhNet Play averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while SikhiSidak averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do SikhNet Play or SikhiSidak have ads?
SikhiSidak shows ads; SikhNet Play does not.
Which is updated more often, SikhNet Play or SikhiSidak?
SikhNet Play ships an update monthly, and SikhiSidak monthly. Most recently, SikhNet Play was updated on November 10, 2026 and SikhiSidak on November 2, 2026.

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