Comparison

Sikhwise vs SimranLock

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

Head to head
About

Sikhwise

Explore Sikhism with an AI-powered chat companion. Get instant answers to questions about Sikh history, philosophy, and rituals. Suitable for all ages seeking to learn more about the faith.

Highlights
  • AI-powered Sikhism chat
  • Answers on history, philosophy, rituals
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Instant knowledge access
  • Engage in discussions
Features
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Discover Sikhism with ease using Sikhwise, your AI-powered chat app for all ages. Whether you're a curious kid or an adult seeking to learn more, Sikhwise is your trusted source for Sikhism knowledge. Get instant answers to your Sikhism questions and engage in discussions about Sikh history, philosophy, rituals, and more. Note: As an AI-powered large language model, Sikhwise can sometimes make inaccurate statements. In order to confirm facts, please be sure to double-check primary sources

About

SimranLock

This app helps users focus by blocking distracting applications until a spiritual moment is completed. It offers daily spiritual readings, guided meditations, and curated Gurbani passages to encourage mindfulness and reduce screen time.

Highlights
  • App blocking for focus
  • Daily Hukamnama readings
  • Curated Gurbani passages
  • Guided Waheguru meditation
  • Streak tracking and rewards
  • Gurmukhi learning mode
  • Home screen widget
Features
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SimranLock blocks distracting apps until you complete a moment of simran. Read Gurbani, reflect on the daily Hukamnama, or meditate on Waheguru — then unlock and scroll. The first screen-time discipline app built specifically for the Sikh community. HOW IT WORKS You pick the apps that distract you — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, games. When you try to open them, SimranLock intercepts with a passage from the Guru Granth Sahib. Read it, reflect, tap confirm, and the app unlocks. Every phone pickup becomes a moment of simran. DAILY HUKAMNAMA Start each day with the live Hukamnama from Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar. Gurmukhi, transliteration, and English translation — delivered to your lock screen every morning at Amrit Vela. THREE UNLOCK PATHS • Gurbani — A curated passage from the Guru Granth Sahib matched to your mood • Mool Mantar — The foundational verse of Sikhi for a quick 15-second pause • Simran — A guided Waheguru meditation timer BUILT FOR THE SANGAT • Gurmukhi + transliteration + English translation on every passage • Mood-matched shabads powered by AI • Streak tracking with calendar heatmap and milestone rewards • Nitnem time gates for Amrit Vela, Rehras Sahib, and Kirtan Sohila • Gurmukhi learning mode — tap any word to hear pronunciation and meaning • iOS home screen widget showing today’s Hukamnama • Share beautiful Hukamnama cards with your Sangat PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No account required. No tracking. No ads. Ever. Gurbani data powered by BaniDB — the most accurate Guru Granth Sahib database in the world. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. Questions or feedback? hello@simranlock.com - Privacy Policy: https://www.simranlock.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.simranlock.com/terms.html Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings.

Screenshots

Sikhwise2 screens
SimranLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sikhwise at none against SimranLock's 4. SimranLock's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. SimranLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sikhwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sikhwise against 5.0 for SimranLock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sikhwise ships an update weekly, SimranLock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sikhwise versus SimranLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSikhwiseSimranLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDasmer SinghLeon Parsaud

In-app purchases

None

Sikhwise

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SimranLock

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Gurbani Companion Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Gurbani Companion Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Sikhwise free?
Sikhwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimranLock free?
SimranLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sikhwise or SimranLock?
Sikhwise and SimranLock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Sikhwise or SimranLock have ads?
Neither Sikhwise nor SimranLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sikhwise or SimranLock?
Sikhwise ships an update weekly, and SimranLock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sikhwise was updated on November 3, 2026 and SimranLock on November 5, 2026.

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