SciAstra vs IISc Open Day
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SciAstra
This platform guides students aspiring to careers in science and research. It fosters a deep appreciation for research, cultivates a scientific mindset, and nurtures critical thinking skills through learning from top scientists worldwide.
- Guidance for top science institutions
- Learn from global scientists
- Develop scientific mindset
- Nurture critical thinking
- Mentorship from research scholars
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About SciAstra: SciAstra is the pioneering platform in India that helps the students aspiring to pursue career in science and research. SciAstra is about passion for science, fostering a deep appreciation for research, cultivating a scientific mindset, and nurturing critical thinking skills within students. SciAstra was established by former research scholars with a mission to guide the next generation because there was no platform to help students. At the heart of SciAstra lies an unparalleled team of accomplished scientists, dedicated research scholars, and passionate mentors. Setting it apart from conventional coaching institutes, SciAstra stands as a symbol of innovative education. While traditional education often emphasizes rote memorization and conformity, SciAstra strives to instill a profound understanding of concepts. Mentors encourage the students to develop an innate scientific curiosity and fall in love with the subject. - Learn from the Top Scientists around the world - Full guidance for IISc Bengaluru, IISERs, NISER, ISI, CMI, IACS, CUET, ICAR, etc. Our Results - All India Rank (AIR): 1, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23…in IISc, IISER, NISER, IACS, etc. - 1000+ Selections - 500+ in IISERs - 100+ in NISER & CEBS - 10,000+ students mentored from our entire curriculum - 90,000+ active community of science students
IISc Open Day
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This app helps you to navigae to events conducted by the departments of IISc and shows the detail list of events from the following filters: 1. Departments 2. Event Type 3. Event Slot Time Ease of finding the below places : 1.Bio Toilets 2.Parking 4.Canteens 5.Kids Zone A list of helpline numbers available to contact for an emergency
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IISc Open Day at every 5 days against SciAstra's every 9 months. IISc Open Day also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SciAstra ships an update every 9 months, IISc Open Day every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SciAstra | IISc Open Day |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 327 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vivek Dwivedi | Indian Institute of Science |
In-app purchases
SciAstra
No in-app purchases
IISc Open Day
No in-app purchases
