RAAOnline vs SciAstra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAAOnline
This app offers physicians specialized online training courses at their convenience. Developed in association with a medical college, it provides certification for courses curated by experts, featuring unique exam formats with integrated images and videos.
- Specialization training for physicians
- Convenient online learning
- Expert-curated courses
- Certification available
- Unique exam format with images/videos
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RAAonline provides opportunities for physicians to take up specialisation training RAAonline provides opportunities for physicians to take-up critical specialisation trainings of great practical importance, at their convenience, which they would otherwise be unable to take-up for paucity of time. The trainings available on this app are short-listed by some of the best minds in the field, and are offered in association with the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry. There are exclusive trainings on the app and now available for certification and this list is regularly appended, taking into consideration the need for the hour. For the first time ever, and unique to Sushrutha, some of the questions in the tests contain incorporated images and videos that lend a truly unique exam experience to the candidate.
SciAstra
This platform guides students aspiring to careers in science and research. It fosters a deep appreciation for research, cultivates a scientific mindset, and nurtures critical thinking skills through learning from top scientists worldwide.
- Guidance for top science institutions
- Learn from global scientists
- Develop scientific mindset
- Nurture critical thinking
- Mentorship from research scholars
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About SciAstra: SciAstra is the pioneering platform in India that helps the students aspiring to pursue career in science and research. SciAstra is about passion for science, fostering a deep appreciation for research, cultivating a scientific mindset, and nurturing critical thinking skills within students. SciAstra was established by former research scholars with a mission to guide the next generation because there was no platform to help students. At the heart of SciAstra lies an unparalleled team of accomplished scientists, dedicated research scholars, and passionate mentors. Setting it apart from conventional coaching institutes, SciAstra stands as a symbol of innovative education. While traditional education often emphasizes rote memorization and conformity, SciAstra strives to instill a profound understanding of concepts. Mentors encourage the students to develop an innate scientific curiosity and fall in love with the subject. - Learn from the Top Scientists around the world - Full guidance for IISc Bengaluru, IISERs, NISER, ISI, CMI, IACS, CUET, ICAR, etc. Our Results - All India Rank (AIR): 1, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23…in IISc, IISER, NISER, IACS, etc. - 1000+ Selections - 500+ in IISERs - 100+ in NISER & CEBS - 10,000+ students mentored from our entire curriculum - 90,000+ active community of science students
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RAAOnline at 5.0 against SciAstra's 3.5. RAAOnline also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RAAOnline holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of RAAOnline's written reviews are positive against 80% of SciAstra's.
RAAOnline ships an update every 2 months, SciAstra every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAAOnline | SciAstra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 327 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RAAONLINE | Vivek Dwivedi |
Customer experience
RAAOnline
SciAstra
In-app purchases
RAAOnline
No in-app purchases
SciAstra
No in-app purchases
