Comparison

SelfStudy vs The Venkateshwar School

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

Head to head

SelfStudy - The UPSC

The Venkateshwar School

TVS

Free

📚 Education

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About

SelfStudy

Features

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The UPSC Learning APP, your one-stop platform for personalized, interactive learning experiences designed to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of any topic at your own pace.

About

The Venkateshwar School

Features

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The Venkateshwar School App bridges the gap between students, teachers, and parents, providing a seamless educational experience. Stay informed with real-time notifications, access essential resources, and engage effortlessly with the school community.

Screenshots

SelfStudy4 screens

The Venkateshwar School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Venkateshwar School at none against SelfStudy's 13. SelfStudy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SelfStudy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. The Venkateshwar School asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SelfStudy ships an update every 2 months, The Venkateshwar School every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

SelfStudy versus The Venkateshwar School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SelfStudy	The Venkateshwar School
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.5
Further details — not scored
Size	96 MB	141 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Preppers Info Tech (OPC) Ptv. Ltd.	CampusPro EdTech Private Limited

In-app purchases

13 purchases

SelfStudy

Subscriptions5

7 Days Pro Access$4.997 Days
1 Month Pro Access$22.991 Month
3 Months Pro Access$39.993 Months

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6 Months Pro Access$59.996 Months
1 Year Pro Access$99.991 Year

One-time8

1-Month UPSC Master Access$9.99
3 Month All Access Pro$19.99
6 Month All Access Pro$29.99

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12 Month All Access Pro$39.99
Self Study$39.99
Self Study$99.99
Self Study$179.99
Self Study$199.99

None

The Venkateshwar School

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SelfStudy free?

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

Is The Venkateshwar School free?

The Venkateshwar School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SelfStudy or The Venkateshwar School have ads?

Neither SelfStudy nor The Venkateshwar School shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SelfStudy or The Venkateshwar School?

SelfStudy ships an update every 2 months, and The Venkateshwar School every 4 months. Most recently, SelfStudy was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Venkateshwar School on October 30, 2026.