Comparison

SelfStudy vs PrepMonkey

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

Head to head

SelfStudy - The UPSC

UPSC Prep with AI & PYQs

Free

📚 Education

★ 5.02 ratingsView app →

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

PrepMonkey

This app offers a structured approach to preparing for competitive exams using AI and past questions. It focuses on intelligent study methods rather than overwhelming users with raw content.

Highlights

AI-powered preparation
Past year questions (PYQs)
Structured study plans
Intelligent learning methods
UPSC Civil Services exam focus

Features

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PrepMonkey is your all-in-one UPSC Civil Services exam preparation companion. Built for serious aspirants who want structured, intelligent prep — not just content dumps. Privacy Policy: https://prepmonkey.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SelfStudy4 screens

PrepMonkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SelfStudy at none against PrepMonkey's shown. SelfStudy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). PrepMonkey's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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 and PrepMonkey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SelfStudy ships an update every 2 months, PrepMonkey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

SelfStudy versus PrepMonkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SelfStudy	PrepMonkey
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	16.6
Further details — not scored
Size	96 MB	112 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Preppers Info Tech (OPC) Ptv. Ltd.	Stanza Soft

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

2 purchases

PrepMonkey

Subscriptions2

Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
Annual Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SelfStudy free?

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

Is PrepMonkey free?

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

Do SelfStudy or PrepMonkey have ads?

PrepMonkey shows ads; SelfStudy does not.

Which is updated more often, SelfStudy or PrepMonkey?

SelfStudy ships an update every 2 months, and PrepMonkey fortnightly. Most recently, SelfStudy was updated on September 22, 2026 and PrepMonkey on September 26, 2026.