Comparison

First Step vs APluss Academy

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

Head to head

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.

About

APluss Academy

Features

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An application that specializes in teaching high school students in Jordan by Video and document

Screenshots

First Step4 screens

APluss Academy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APluss Academy at none against First Step's 2. APluss Academy also leads on ads (none vs shown). First Step's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. APluss Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Step ships an update weekly, APluss Academy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

First Step versus APluss Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	First Step	APluss Academy
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Every 7 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	172 MB	5 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Omar Elshenawy	Blue Ray

In-app purchases

2 purchases

First Step

One-time2

شراء حصة$1.99
purchase course$9.99

None

APluss Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Step free?

First Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is APluss Academy free?

APluss Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do First Step or APluss Academy have ads?

First Step shows ads; APluss Academy does not.

Which is updated more often, First Step or APluss Academy?

First Step ships an update weekly, and APluss Academy every 7 months. Most recently, First Step was updated on October 3, 2026 and APluss Academy on September 24, 2026.