# Swamini Vato Study

> Books

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1333957121](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1333957121)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1333957121`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (110 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-01
- **First published:** 2018-01-23
- **Size:** 97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swamini-vato-study/id1333957121)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.baps.org/](http://www.baps.org/)

## Description

Swamini Vato Study is a modern app that makes the timeless wisdom of Swamini Vato accessible on your device. Guided by Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj and built with the effort of over 25,000 hours by BAPS sadhus and volunteers, it delivers Gujarati text with English translations and transliteration, plus audio, notes, and a powerful search to help seekers study and apply the teachings in daily life.

Key features include simple definitions of vernacular words, clear explanations of phrases and analogies, curated quotations from Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the Guru Parampara, and helpful context such as maps, images, and historical notes. The app also supports subject-wise reading, recommended lists, note-taking, and offline access to support the modern spiritual generation.

## Rankings

- #130,054 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Swamini Vato Study for its convenient design, dual audio/reading modes, daily reading support, data backup across devices, and helpful explanations. However, recurring reliability issues undermine the experience: crashes and freezes during reading or audio, unresponsive controls that block moving to the next vato, and bugs in recent releases. Some users note a workaround related to a reading timer, but stability remains a top concern. Overall the app is valued for features and daily practice, but needs solid fixes to improve consistency.

### Pros

- Convenient dual-mode experience with both audio and reading options.
- Well-designed, user-friendly interface that makes daily reading easy.
- Keeps backup data, so you can restore progress if you switch phones.
- Helpful explanations via the Information button improve understanding of vatos.
- Overall excellent app for daily reading and devotional practice.

### Cons

- Recurring stability issues: crashes during audio playback and after reading several vatos.
- App frequently freezes or becomes unresponsive, requiring restarts.
- In recent releases there are many bugs affecting reliability.
- Navigation issues like not being able to move to the next vato without restarting.

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