VerseVIEW Songbook vs Glean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VerseVIEW Songbook
Access a vast collection of Christian song lyrics in multiple Indian languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil. Easily search, browse, bookmark, and present lyrics for personal use or church services. Features include transliteration, chord progressions, and key transposition.
- Extensive song lyric collection
- Multiple Indian languages
- Search by title, lyrics, author
- Bookmark favorite lyrics
- Slide format for presentation
- Chord progressions and key transpose
- Adjustable font size
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VerseVIEW Songbook is a simple and easy to use application containing a collection of Christian song lyrics in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Kannada language spoken in India. Song lyrics can be searched, browsed and bookmarked easily. This application replaces printed songbook and users benefits from readily having the lyrics. Choir members can bookmark and easily access the lyrics during church choir service thus avoiding printing the lyrics each time. Features - Loaded with over 4700 Malayalam, 1000 Hindi, 750 Tamil, 500 Telugu and a collection of Bengali and Kannada Christian Song Lyrics - Most of the Malayalam lyrics with English transliteration - Tags for Malayalam songs to quickly access during different situations - Feature to show lyrics in slide format for quick presentation with screen mirroring - Over 500 commom Malayalam songs with chord progression - Key transpose feature with help for Piano and Guitar tabs - Song list sorted alphabetically - Search lyrics by title, lyrics, author - Bookmark lyrics for quick access - Set font size for easy readability - No Ads and no personal logins needed
Glean
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Glean helps you hold on to the messages that matter. Record a sermon or import an existing audio or video file. Glean uses AI to transcribe and analyze the sermon, turning it into clear, organized notes you can revisit anytime. With Glean, you can: • Record sermons directly in the app • Import audio and video recordings • Add timestamped bookmarks while listening • Get an AI-generated summary of the sermon • Review key ideas and memorable lines • Explore relevant Bible verses • Save personal notes and practical next steps • Listen to your recordings again • Ask questions about the sermon in Bible Chat • Keep every sermon organized in one library Whether you’re listening at church, studying during the week, or reflecting on a message later, Glean helps you understand the sermon, remember what stood out, and put its lessons into practice. Spend less time trying to capture every word—and more time listening, reflecting, and growing. Privacy Policy: https://api.secondbloomdating.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://api.secondbloomdating.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VerseVIEW Songbook at none against Glean's 3. VerseVIEW Songbook also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Glean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. VerseVIEW Songbook asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VerseVIEW Songbook | Glean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (318 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 318 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VerseVIEW | Maverix Agency OÜ |
Bugs and requests
VerseVIEW Songbook
Reported bugs
7 issues- Bookmarks disappear after app updates
- White blank page when opening songs from favorites on iPad
- Night mode not fully dark (white header/footer)
- Search function not working properly
- App crashes in certain scenarios
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- Scrolling returns to top automatically after viewing stanzas
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
12 requests- Built-in translate option for non-Malayalam speakers
- Backup system with email recovery option
- Landscape orientation mode
- Community/blog for song and chord contributions
- Bass guitar chords for older songs
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- YouTube video links for all languages
- Alphabetical sorting for favorites/schedules
- Scroll bar for easier navigation within songs
- AirPrint support for printing lyrics
- Verse of the day notifications
- More new Malayalam Christian songs
- Hindi section expansion
Glean
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VerseVIEW Songbook
No in-app purchases
Glean
- Glean Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Glean Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Glean Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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