Comparison

E vs First Step

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

Head to head
About

E

Access video lectures, take online exams, and download PDF files for your studies. Engage in discussions on the chat page and explore various benefits of online education. Try it for free to experience a new way of learning.

Highlights
  • Video lectures
  • Online exams
  • PDF file access
  • Chat page for discussions
  • Online education resources
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E-Teaching Features: Video lectures Online exams - PDF files - chat page Many other advantages Try and enjoy online education Download the app and try for free

About

First Step

Features
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First Step, the AI-integrated e-learning platform, is poised to transform education in Egypt. By combining cutting-edge AI technology, comprehensive course offerings, step-by-step guidance, interactive learning experiences, and robust progress tracking, First Step provides a powerful tool for students to embark on their educational journeys. With First Step, Students can confidently take that crucial first step towards acquiring knowledge, expanding their horizons, and unlocking their full potential.

Screenshots

E3 screens
First Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E at none against First Step's 2. E also leads on ads (none vs shown). First Step's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. First Step sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update every 3 weeks, First Step weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
E versus First Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEFirst Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB172 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJoseph Boshra AwadOmar Elshenawy

In-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

First Step

One-time2
  • شراء حصة$1.99
  • purchase course$9.99

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Step free?
First Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do E or First Step have ads?
First Step shows ads; E does not.
Which is updated more often, E or First Step?
E ships an update every 3 weeks, and First Step weekly. Most recently, E was updated on September 8, 2026 and First Step on May 18, 2026.

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