Comparison

Silb vs Pathfinder Academy

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

Head to head
About

Silb

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Formed under the aegis of the Foundation for Life Sciences and Business Management, a non-profitable organisation, Shoolini Institute of Life Sciences and Business Management (SILB) is the culmination of the lifelong dream of several internationally renowned academicians and business leaders. A dream to help build India’s burgeoning Life Sciences & Business Management Industry by developing a world class institute, it aims at developing leaders in the said areas by providing adequate interaction with experts and exposure to R&D institutes and industrial setups SILB has a dedicated and proactive placement cell, which focuses on personality and career development. Besides identifying various organisations for industrial training and higher education, it also provides placement assistance

About

Pathfinder Academy

This app offers specialized education and training for students aiming for leading institutes in life sciences and biotechnology. It provides theoretical classes, periodic tests, and study materials designed to enhance scientific expertise and competitive temperament.

Highlights
  • Specialized training for life sciences and biotechnology admissions
  • Theoretical classes for concept understanding
  • Periodic tests to develop examination temperament
  • Publication of scientific books and study materials
  • Guidance from skilled and professional faculty
  • Innovative teaching system to unfold student potential
Features
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Who We Are Pathfinder Academy is a place for learning, innovation and expression. We are imparting education and training to students who want to get admission in the leading institutes of higher learning in the field of life sciences and biotechnology. The academic and great learning environment at Pathfinder provide a platform where all students come together and compete for the best. We are also publishing scientific books and educational study materials for graduate and postgraduate students and lifelong learners. These scientific literary works are designed to help the students to strengthen scientific and competitive expertise and temperament. What We Do Pathfinder Academy is a pioneer institute in India that imparts education and training for CSIR-JRF-NET (life sciences) and GATE (biotechnology). We have a team of skilled and professional faculties to educate, motivate, guide, train, test and evaluate the learning of students. At Pathfinder Academy, one can find a very powerful and innovative teaching system that can help to unfold their potential systematically to achieve higher standards. Here, we are providing the right mix of theoretical classes to develop comprehensive understanding of concepts and their application blended with periodic tests to cultivate proper examination temperament as well as competitiveness. We constantly review and strengthen our programmes according to newer trends and patterns. We enable students to transform their aspirations into their achievements. Our rigorous training methodologies prepare students to give their best in competitions. Founder and Director Pathfinder Academy was founded in the year 2005, with the vision and toil of Pranav Kumar, a scholar from JNU (New Delhi). He served as a faculty in Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi from 2003 to 2011. He is driving the company‘s vision. As an educational entrepreneur, he brings passion and experience to the field of education and a commitment to provide quality education. He is also the author of several life sciences and biotechnology books for graduate and postgraduate students and lifelong learners. He has received numerous national and international awards as a director of Pathfinder Academy for imparting quality education and publishing high-quality scientific books and educational materials.

Screenshots

Silb4 screens
Pathfinder Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silb at none against Pathfinder Academy's 3. Silb also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Pathfinder Academy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 27 months). On price, ads 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. Pathfinder Academy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Silb asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silb ships an update every 27 months, Pathfinder Academy every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Silb versus Pathfinder Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilbPathfinder Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSachin SharmaPathfinder Academy Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Silb

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pathfinder Academy

One-time3
  • GAT-B Graduate Aptitude Test$149.99
  • CUET PG Life Sciences 2027$149.99
  • IIT JAM Biotechnology for 2027$149.99

Questions

Is Silb free?
Silb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pathfinder Academy free?
Pathfinder Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Silb or Pathfinder Academy have ads?
Neither Silb nor Pathfinder Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silb or Pathfinder Academy?
Silb ships an update every 27 months, and Pathfinder Academy every 5 months. Most recently, Silb was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pathfinder Academy on October 13, 2026.

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