Comparison

First Step vs AMACADEMY

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.

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AMACADEMY

Features

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أبلكيشن AMacademy هو أبلكيشن تعليمي يقدم محتوي حصري لطلبه الجامعه وكورسات وفديوهات متنوعه بجوده عاليه في مختلف السنوات الدراسه وكورسات متنوعة لتنمية الطلاب في المجالات المختلفه

Screenshots

First Step4 screens

AMACADEMY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AMACADEMY at none against First Step's 2. AMACADEMY also leads on ads (none vs shown). First Step's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AMACADEMY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Step ships an update weekly, AMACADEMY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

First Step versus AMACADEMY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	First Step	AMACADEMY
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Every 3 weeks
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	172 MB	78 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Omar Elshenawy	ibrahim hemdan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

First Step

One-time2

شراء حصة$1.99
purchase course$9.99

None

AMACADEMY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Step free?

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

Is AMACADEMY free?

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

Do First Step or AMACADEMY have ads?

First Step shows ads; AMACADEMY does not.

Which is updated more often, First Step or AMACADEMY?

First Step ships an update weekly, and AMACADEMY every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Step was updated on May 18, 2026 and AMACADEMY on September 11, 2026.