Attain IAS vs UPSC Exam Practice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Attain IAS
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Samaan Shekhar (B. Chandrashekhar) is one of the youngest to enter IAS in his very first attempt in 2002, with Public Administration as an optional. Having served as SubDivisional Magistrate, CEO ZP, Collector & District Magistrate (in six districts), Commissioner, MD of a few state PSU, Secretary to State Government, Vice Chancellor of State Medical Science University, etc., he has the first hand experience of being part of the Public Administration and practising it. With his educational degrees in diverse disciplines such as Engineering, Law and Economics, he brings interdisciplinary understanding to Administration. He writes fiction and non-fiction and has kin interest in wildlife photography and fitness. Samaan Shekhar took voluntary retirement from IAS in June 2023 and decided to dedicate his time to helping aspirants to succeed in Civil Services Examination and fulfil social responsibility. With his almost unmatched combination of education and vast and varied administrative experience, he brings original thoughts and experiences to his teaching that give our students substantial edge over others in the IAS exam.
UPSC Exam Practice
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Prepare smarter for Indiaβs toughest competitive exam with UPSC Exam Practice β your all-in-one study tool for UPSC CSE (Prelims & Mains). Whether you're targeting General Studies, CSAT, or Optional Subjects, this app offers focused quizzes, full mock exams, flashcards, and smart progress tracking to help you stay ahead. Key Features: - Practice Quizzes β Attempt topic-wise questions aligned with the latest UPSC syllabus and exam trends. - Mock Exams β Simulate real UPSC Prelims and Mains exam formats with full-length, timed tests and instant scoring. - Flashcards β Revise key facts, current affairs, and core concepts with smart, categorized flashcards. - Progress Tracking β Monitor your performance, spot weak areas, and track score trends with insightful analytics. - Clean Interface β Simple and distraction-free UI for effective, focused study sessions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UPSC Exam Practice at none against Attain IAS's 10. UPSC Exam Practice also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Attain IAS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Attain IAS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. UPSC Exam Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Attain IAS | UPSC Exam Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Online Learning | Zakaria Ferzazi |
In-app purchases
Attain IAS
- Package - 21900$199.99
- Package - 27900$299.99
- Package - 29900$299.99
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- Package - 34900$349.99
- Package - 39900$399.99
- Package - 44900$449.99
- Package - 54900$499.99
- Package - 59900$599.99
- Package - 79900$799.99
- Package - 89900$899.99
UPSC Exam Practice
No in-app purchases
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