Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

About

UPSC Exam Practice

Features
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Prepare smarter for India’s toughest competitive exam with UPSC Exam Practice – 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 – Attempt topic-wise questions aligned with the latest UPSC syllabus and exam trends. - Mock Exams – Simulate real UPSC Prelims and Mains exam formats with full-length, timed tests and instant scoring. - Flashcards – Revise key facts, current affairs, and core concepts with smart, categorized flashcards. - Progress Tracking – Monitor your performance, spot weak areas, and track score trends with insightful analytics. - Clean Interface – Simple and distraction-free UI for effective, focused study sessions.

Screenshots

Attain IAS4 screens
UPSC Exam Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Attain IAS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. UPSC Exam Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Attain IAS versus UPSC Exam Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttain IASUPSC Exam Practice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size146 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnline LearningZakaria Ferzazi

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Attain IAS

One-time10
  • 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
None

UPSC Exam Practice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Attain IAS free?
Attain IAS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UPSC Exam Practice free?
UPSC Exam Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Attain IAS or UPSC Exam Practice have ads?
UPSC Exam Practice shows ads; Attain IAS does not.

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