Comparison

Lakshya IIC vs SciAstra

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

Head to head
About

Lakshya IIC

This app offers professional commerce courses, including CA, ACCA, and MBA, with personalized learning programs. It features industry-specific trainers and aims to transform students' lives by preparing them for prestigious establishments and multinational organizations.

Highlights
  • Professional commerce courses
  • Personalized learning programs
  • Industry-specific trainers
  • Placement assistance
  • All syllabus courses available
  • Revolutionary learning approach
Features
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"Lakshya is the pioneer in the field of professional commerce courses in Kerala. In 2011 when Lakshya started its operation, that was a time when professional commerce courses were unheard of in Kerala and students who opted for professional commerce courses had to go to other states to do internships under Chartered Accountants to learn the skills of this profession. Over a decade, Lakshya has continuously raised the bar in the quality of education in commerce professional courses and has aimed for higher altitudes of success. At Lakshya, we have always been innovative in our approach. We aim to transform the lives of students in a unique way. Year on year, we have contributed quality and value-driven professionals to the commerce industry, these students of Lakshya are placed in various prestigious establishments and multinational organisations. Lakshya provides a one of a kind platform by availing all the courses in the syllabi. That makes Lakshya a single point destination for all aspirants. We offer personalised, revolutionary learning programmes for professional commerce courses such as CA, ACCA, CMA USA, CMA India, CS, CAT, B.Com, B.Voc, BBA, M.Com, MBA. We have created a benchmark in the industry thanks to our industry-specific trainers. Lakshya’s pillar of strength is our trainers who are world-renowned accountants; they facilitate quality learning in their best domain."

About

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.

Highlights
  • Guidance for top science institutions
  • Learn from global scientists
  • Develop scientific mindset
  • Nurture critical thinking
  • Mentorship from research scholars
Features
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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

Screenshots

Lakshya IIC4 screens
SciAstra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SciAstra at 3.5 against Lakshya IIC's 1.0. SciAstra also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (80% vs 57%). Lakshya IIC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Lakshya IIC sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SciAstra asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SciAstra holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Lakshya IIC's written reviews are positive against 80% of SciAstra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lakshya IIC ships an update every 3 weeks, SciAstra every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lakshya IIC versus SciAstra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLakshya IICSciAstra
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB327 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEARNFLUENCE EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITEDVivek Dwivedi

Customer experience

Lakshya IIC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

SciAstra

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lakshya IIC

One-time10
  • CMA US Bridge Course - Basic$1.99
  • Demo Courses - Basic Plan$1.99
  • CMA US Bridge (online) - Basic$119.99
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  • CSEET - Basic Plan$399.99
  • CA Foundation - Basic Plan$399.99
  • CMA Foundation - Basic Plan$399.99
  • FIA(10+) - Basic Plan$499.99
  • ACCA Pro - Basic Plan$999.99
  • ACCA Premium - Half Year$999.99
  • ACCA Premium - Annual$999.99
None

SciAstra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lakshya IIC free?
Lakshya IIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SciAstra free?
SciAstra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lakshya IIC or SciAstra?
SciAstra is rated higher. Lakshya IIC averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SciAstra averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Lakshya IIC or SciAstra have ads?
Neither Lakshya IIC nor SciAstra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lakshya IIC or SciAstra?
Lakshya IIC ships an update every 3 weeks, and SciAstra every 9 months. Most recently, Lakshya IIC was updated on September 25, 2026 and SciAstra on September 18, 2026.

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