Comparison

Isher Micro Media vs ChetHari

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

Head to head
About

Isher Micro Media

A comprehensive search engine for Sikh Scriptures and literature, offering access to Gurbani and historical texts in multiple scripts. Designed for simplicity and ease of use, it serves as a valuable resource for general users, preachers, scholars, and students.

Highlights
  • Search Sikh Scriptures
  • Access Sikh literature
  • Multiple script support (Gurmukhi, Devanagari, Shah-mukhi, Roman)
  • Searchable historical texts
  • User-friendly interface
  • Help files for guidance
Features
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"Isher Micro Media", developed in sweet memory of Sant Isher Singh Ji (Rara Sahib), is a sophisticated and versatile search engine of Sikh Scriptures and a resource of important reference to Sikh literature. After trials and feedback from some selected scholars, it has been made available as a Windows based program since 2003, as an iOS app since 2013. As there is always a scope to make modifications and make updates in such a program, it is being updated frequently. Having said all this, the application has been designed in such a way that the process of search remains as simple as possible. This application has evolved over many years, resulting in such an elegant but simple design. The search windows are organized with icons that represent various actions and options. Now, the new version of Isher Micro Media launched on 29th September, 2024 has been dedicated to 450th Gur-gaddi Divas of Sri Guru Ramdas ji Jyoti-Jyot Gurpurab of Sri Guru Amardas ji. It is going to be a boon for Sangat; general users Sikh preachers, scholars and researchers, and above all our young generation. In today's world of technology and AI, keeping abreast with the latest techniques of disseminating Guru's message, this app now has Gurbani and other Holy Scripture in Gurmukhi, Devanagari, Shah-mukhi (Urdu) and Roman Script. The major update of this version is addition of authentic sources of our Sikh history, i.e. Bhai Santokh Singh ji Kavi Churamani's Sri Gur Partap Suraj Granth; Giani Gian Singh ji's Sri Guru Panth Prakash and Tvareekh Guru Khalsa; S. Rattan Singh ji Bhangoo's Pracheen Panth Prakash; Sarup Das ji Bhalla's Mahima Prakash, Sohan Kavi's Gur Bilas Patshahi 6, Kuir Singh's Gur Bilas Patshahi 10. All this source material has been made searchable with unique search options and distinct features.Nevertheless, given the amount of features, there is going to be a learning curve. Help files are designed to ease that burden.To make the most of Isher Micro Media , we strongly request and recommend reading the help section of Isher Micro Media. We also request to update this application time to time because we are going to provide more feature in near future. With the grace of Almighty Waheguru ji, this humble service has been provided by- Team Isher Micro Media Baljinder Singh (Rara Sahib) Dr. Kulbir Singh Thind (San Mateo CA) Karamsar Inc.14 Willoughby Drive, Colonie NY 12205

About

ChetHari

This app provides a fast and flexible way to search and read Gurbani, supporting daily remembrance and practice. It offers features like custom organization, home screen widgets, and multiple translation options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive Gurbani search by letters, words, or phrases
  • Complete Gutka with all Banis and Sehaj Paath support
  • Save and organize Shabads into custom folders
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets for daily reflection
  • Translations in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Spanish
  • Customizable reading layouts and font options
Features
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Chet means to remember. Chet is a thoughtfully designed Gurbani search and reading app created to support daily remembrance. It offers a calm, fast, and flexible experience whether you are searching for a specific pangti, reading Nitnem, or reflecting throughout the day. AirDrop and Share with Sangat - AirDrop Shabads and Banis straight to a friend's phone - Share an entire folder — subfolders and all — with the hierarchy preserved Folders and Unlimited Subfolders - Save Shabads directly to Favorites - Create folders and sub folders, nested as deep as you like - Organize saved Shabads in ways that match your practice - Drag to reorder, bulk-move, and rename freely - Add personal notes and references to any Shabad Present with AirPlay - AirPlay or connect an external display for a clean, presenter-style view - Step through verses line by line as you read Gurbani Search Find Gurbani quickly and intuitively. - Search by letters, full words, ang, or phrases and have auto-search detect for you - Search phonetically — just type how it sounds - Sub-search within a Shabad to narrow down a line - Custom Punjabi keyboards (QWERTY and traditional) Bani and Daily Practice - Complete Gutka with all Banis and can leave and pick up bani from where you left off - Favorite Banis for quick access - Create your own custom Bani folders - Multiple recensions (SGPC, Taksal, Buddha Dal, and more) - Sehaj Paath support so you can continue reading where you left off - Reading layouts designed to support steady and intentional reading Widgets and Daily Presence - Add widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen - Daily Hukamnama from Sri Darbar Sahib - Random Shabad widget for daily reflection - Custom widgets for personal thoughts or reminders If there are any mistakes or shortcomings, we humbly ask forgiveness.

Screenshots

Isher Micro Media4 screens
ChetHari4 screens

Verdict

The call

Isher Micro Media and ChetHari both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ChetHari's written reviews are positive against 89% of Isher Micro Media's. Isher Micro Media's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Isher Micro Media against 5.0 for ChetHari. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Isher Micro Media's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChetHari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Isher Micro Media versus ChetHari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsher Micro MediaChetHari
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (53 ratings)5.0 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaramsar IncGian Singh

Customer experience

Isher Micro Media

All ratings53 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.9%

ChetHari

All ratings43 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Isher Micro Media

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Incorrect bani in sawaiye
  • Projection mode losing connection
  • Unable to reach next shabad, buffers only
  • Kosh option shows blank screen
  • Teekya like mahaan kosh not working
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  • Some banis and searching not working
  • App crashes since iOS 17 update
  • App shuts down when searching for a word from pankati
  • Search bar font color too dark
  • Black font color not visible in search box
  • App not optimized for iPad
  • App not working on iPhone 6s
  • App not working on iPhone 6
  • App doesn't work after recent update
  • App not working on iPod
  • Translation of some Gurbani lines are wrong
  • Unable to type mantra, only Akbar available
  • Favorites disappeared after app update
  • Projection mode removed in updated app
  • Cannot find Chromecast option on iOS
  • App crashes a lot
  • App needs update, oldest version

Requested features

26 requests
  • Add Gurpratap Suraj Granth and Bhai Bala Ji Janam Sakhi
  • Option to search all sentences with a specific word in SGGS & other Banis
  • Persist favorites after app updates
  • Upload My Nitnem eGutka app again
  • Add presentation option for Gurdwaras
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  • Add Chromecast option for iOS
  • Add 'always on screen' option
  • Phonetic keyboard for Gurbani search
  • Change search bar font color to white
  • Add more banis like Sarbh Loh Granth
  • Native iPad support
  • Change app name to include 'Gurbani'
  • Add share button for Shabad
  • Add larivaar feature
  • Make app compatible with older iOS versions
  • Update app for iPad
  • Make app available on Android devices
  • Add user guide if UI is not clean
  • Auto add last visited page to favorites for each bani
  • Add punctuation to Gurbani line itself when enabled
  • Allow copy text directly on iPhone
  • Add missing translations for Dasam Granth banis
  • Show page number clearly when searching Bani
  • Natively compatible for iPad size
  • Search all databases with one search
  • Add more religious books

ChetHari

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Isher Micro Media

No in-app purchases

None

ChetHari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Isher Micro Media free?
Isher Micro Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChetHari free?
ChetHari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Isher Micro Media or ChetHari?
ChetHari is rated higher. Isher Micro Media averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while ChetHari averages 5.0 from 45 ratings.
Do Isher Micro Media or ChetHari have ads?
Neither Isher Micro Media nor ChetHari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Isher Micro Media or ChetHari?
Isher Micro Media ships an update every 2 months, and ChetHari every 2 months. Most recently, Isher Micro Media was updated on October 29, 2026 and ChetHari on October 28, 2026.

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