GSRIyaz vs Pooja Bell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GSRIyaz
This app offers a suite of seven tools for learning and practicing Gurmat Sangeet. Features include raag translation, note-to-raag identification, ear training, and rhythm practice.
- Raag translation and reference
- Note-to-raag identification
- Random note sequence generation
- Alankar building and practice
- Rhythm and taal practice
- Ear training for sur and taal
- Raag identification quiz
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GSRIyaz is an app built by GSRI (Gurmat Sangeet Research Internship) 2023 Intern Ishmeet Singh from Texas. This initial release includes 7 tools: Translator, Notes2Raag, Raag Quest, Ear Training, Sur Abhyas, Alankars, and Layakari. Check out https://youtu.be/wL_eHcKgj-Y?si=BVc-DokOvwdQulO1 video on how to best use this app. Translator tool allows selecting one of the 31 raags from Sri Guru Granth Sahib and the scale (such as C#, D#, A#, and so on) and it shows Aaroh and Avroh of that raag in the selected scale. This is useful for instrument tuning or for quick reference of notes in the raag. Notes2Raag tool shows the raags that make use of provided three or more notes. Sur Abhyas tool allows generating random sequences of notes/phrases provided. Alankars tool can be used to build and practice alankars based on the notes selected. Layakaari tool allows practicing the concepts taal jaatis and chhands. For a given phrase, this tool can generate random sequences of notes in selected jaati (for example, 3-3-2 or 4-4 for a given phrase of 8 notes). Ear Training: An important aspect of music education - listen and recognize sur or taal! Raag Quest: Listen to an audio clip and try to figure out the raag used - learning by listening! More questions are added to Raag Quest tool in releases 1.0.5 and 1.0.6.
Pooja Bell
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Pooja Bell – Bring Divine Sound to Your Daily Rituals Enhance your spiritual practices with the soothing sound of a traditional pooja bell. Whether you're performing daily rituals, meditating, or creating a calm environment, Pooja Bell helps you stay connected to your devotion. Key Features: Realistic and clear Pooja bell sound Simple and easy-to-use interface Ideal for daily prayers and rituals Lightweight and fast performance Works anytime, anywhere Perfect For: Daily Pooja and temple rituals Meditation and mindfulness Creating a peaceful atmosphere at home Bring positivity and serenity into your life with every ring. Download Pooja Bell and make your spiritual moments more meaningful.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GSRIyaz at weekly against Pooja Bell's every 3 months. GSRIyaz also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GSRIyaz ships an update weekly, Pooja Bell every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GSRIyaz | Pooja Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darshan Singh | 8Queens Software |
In-app purchases
GSRIyaz
No in-app purchases
Pooja Bell
No in-app purchases
