Comparison

Shabad Studio vs Ek Sur

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

Head to head
About

Shabad Studio

This app is a practice journal for students of Gurmat Sangeet. It allows users to learn Gurbani, track their practice sessions, and explore raag notes. Most features work offline, with optional cloud sync for backup and cross-device synchronization.

Highlights
  • Gurbani search
  • Personal shabad library
  • Practice timer and logging
  • Streak tracking
  • Raag reference library
  • Inline shabad notes
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Shabad Studio is a practice journal for gurmat sangeet students; a calm place to learn Gurbani, track riyaaz, and grow with raag. Search thousands of shabads, save what you’re learning, add notes on the lines, log every session, and watch your streak build. Explore raag notes to understand the mood and meaning behind the bani. Most of your practice works offline. Sign in to back up and sync across devices. FREE - Gurbani search (powered by BaniDB) - Personal shabad library with starred favorites - Practice timer and session logging - Streak tracking and practice history - Raag reference library - Inline markup on shabad lines - Cloud sync for your library and logs SHABAD STUDIO PRO - Unlimited line notes and photo attachments - Cloud backup for voice notes from practice - Export your library and practice history (detailed CSV or PDF) Made with love for the community. Privacy Policy & Terms: https://sun-expert-e71.notion.site/Shabad-Studio-Privacy-Policy-Terms-645e1d96aed44dda9a833dc62bc28315

About

Ek Sur

Features
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Ek Sur is a simple and peaceful space for experiencing Shabads, Kirtan, and devotional music together. Explore a growing library of Shabads, browse the complete Gurbani collection, search in Gurmukhi or Roman text, and read each Shabad in a clear, focused reader. With Live Kirtan, one Host can lead a session while the Sangat follows the same Shabad and Pankti in real time. The Host can move through the Panktis and change the Shabad while everyone follows along. Ek Sur also includes curated collections such as Kirtan and Janmashtami, along with a Custom Playlist where Shabads can be added and shared with the Sangat. Whether you are listening on your own or participating in a live session, Ek Sur is designed to keep the experience simple, focused, and connected.

Screenshots

Shabad Studio4 screens
Ek Sur3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ek Sur at none against Shabad Studio's 2. Ek Sur also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Shabad Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ek Sur asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shabad Studio versus Ek Sur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShabad StudioEk Sur
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGURPINDER KAURFIT THEOREM INC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shabad Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Shabad Studio Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Shabad Studio Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Ek Sur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shabad Studio free?
Shabad Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ek Sur free?
Ek Sur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shabad Studio or Ek Sur have ads?
Neither Shabad Studio nor Ek Sur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shabad Studio or Ek Sur?
Shabad Studio ships an update every 4 days, and Ek Sur every 4 days. Most recently, Shabad Studio was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ek Sur on October 29, 2026.

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