Comparison

STEP By PGC vs iTutor

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

Head to head
About

STEP By PGC

Prepare for medical and engineering entrance exams with video lectures, a vast question bank, and practice tests. Access past papers, vocabulary builders, and receive counseling. Stay updated on university admissions and test dates.

Highlights
  • Video lectures for practice and revision
  • 30,000+ MCQs in question bank
  • Past papers for MDCAT & ECAT
  • Model papers by entry test experts
  • Vocabulary and synonyms builder
  • Instant counseling via email or call
  • University admission and test date updates
Features
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STEP By PGC Entry Test Preparations Like Never Before! Following are the features of the app: • Video Lectures are made available to students for Comprehensive Practice and Revision. • Access to STEP's complete study resources (Question Bank of 30,000+ MCQs) for the preparation of MDCAT (Medical & Dental College Admission Test), ECAT (Engineering College Admission Test), FUNGAT (FAST, UET, NUST, GIKI Admission Test) and NUMS. All this is supported by Solutions, Practice Keypad & Results. • It enables students to Review & Practice Last 5 Year MDCAT & ECAT Past Papers. • The app allows students to attempt Model Papers designed by entry test experts according to the standards of MDCAT & ECAT exams. • The app offers access to hundreds of Vocabulary & Synonyms so they can uplift their word power for entrance tests. • A 'Counselor' tab is featured through which students can get instant counseling by typing their query on the app via email or call by STEP's Counselor. • The app is synced with STEP's website that keeps the students updated with Information and News updates regarding Pakistan's Top-notch Universities Admissions and Test dates.

About

iTutor

Features
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iTutor connects students and parents across Pakistan with verified home and online tutors - fast, safe, and on your terms. FIND THE RIGHT TUTOR - Search verified tutors by subject, city, grade level, and budget - See ratings, experience, qualifications, and fees up front - Filter for home tuition or online classes POST A TUTOR JOB - Describe what you need and let qualified tutors apply to you - Review applicants and hire the one that fits LEARN ONLINE, FEE-FREE - Take 1:1 online classes with built-in HD video calling - No extra platform fees on your sessions SAFE & PRIVATE - Verified tutor profiles with a blue badge - Your contact details stay private until you choose to connect - Report and block controls built in FOR TUTORS - Create a professional profile and get discovered - Apply to job posts and grow your student base - Optional premium features to stand out Whether you need Maths, Science, English, Quran, or exam prep - from primary school to O/A Levels and university - iTutor helps you find the right teacher near you or online. Download iTutor and start learning today. --- iTutor Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) that unlocks premium tutor features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://itutor.pk/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://itutor.pk/terms

Screenshots

STEP By PGC4 screens
iTutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEP By PGC at none against iTutor's 7. STEP By PGC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). iTutor's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTutor sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. STEP By PGC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEP By PGC ships an update every 3 months, iTutor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STEP By PGC versus iTutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEP By PGCiTutor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheTowerTechinParlor Technologies Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

STEP By PGC

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

iTutor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Featured for 1 Week$1.99
  • 10 Application Credits$1.99
  • 25 Application Credits$3.99
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  • Featured for 1 Month$5.99
  • 50 Application Credits$6.99

Questions

Is STEP By PGC free?
STEP By PGC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTutor free?
iTutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STEP By PGC or iTutor have ads?
iTutor shows ads; STEP By PGC does not.
Which is updated more often, STEP By PGC or iTutor?
STEP By PGC ships an update every 3 months, and iTutor every 5 days. Most recently, STEP By PGC was updated on September 30, 2026 and iTutor on October 8, 2026.

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