Attain IAS vs Startest App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
Startest App
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Startest is a comprehensive test preparation app for UPSC, TGPSC, and APPSC aspirants, offering practice for Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, SI/Constable, and other state-level exams. The app includes NCERT-based static content, daily current affairs, full-length mock tests, and a custom test builder to help you focus on specific topics. Track your performance with detailed analytics and progress reports, and study anytime with offline access. Startest supports both English and Telugu, making it ideal for students across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Download Startest now to practice smart and stay ahead in your exam journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Startest App at none against Attain IAS's 10. Startest App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Attain IAS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Startest App asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Attain IAS | Startest App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PAVI PUBLICATION PRIVATE LIMITED | Testpress Tech Labs LLP |
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
Startest App
No in-app purchases
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