Comparison

OPTIMIZE IAS vs Mawrid IAS

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

Head to head

About

OPTIMIZE IAS

Features

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Optimize your UPSC preparation with our comprehensive all in one app designed to provide the edge you need to succeed in CSE exams

About

Mawrid IAS

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Get Personalized Learning Outcomes for everyone. An in-depth performance analysis, where you can know your strong and weak points, your all India rank, your state rank etc. You will also get a virtual tutor who is completely dedicated to bringing out the best in you. It will prioritize your concepts, chapters, topics, and questions through machine learning. Get this innovative learning experience only on Mawrid IAS Test Series!!

Screenshots

OPTIMIZE IAS4 screens

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mawrid IAS at every 3 months against OPTIMIZE IAS's every 15 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OPTIMIZE IAS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mawrid IAS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPTIMIZE IAS ships an update every 15 months, Mawrid IAS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

OPTIMIZE IAS versus Mawrid IAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	OPTIMIZE IAS	Mawrid IAS
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 15 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	15.5
Further details — not scored
Size	75 MB	146 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Learnyst Insight Private Limited	Online Learning

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OPTIMIZE IAS

One-time3

Prelims PYQ Mastery$39.99
OPTIMA (Lite) 2025 Prelims$49.99
LAQSHYA2026 PRELIMS MENTORSHIP$129.99

10 purchases

Mawrid IAS

One-time10

Package - AT$34.99
Package - AZ$39.99
Package - BC$39.99

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Package - BA$39.99
Package - BB$39.99
Package - BD$39.99
Package - BE$44.99
Package - BH$49.99
Package - BG$49.99
Package - BF$49.99

Questions

Is OPTIMIZE IAS free?

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

Is Mawrid IAS free?

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

Do OPTIMIZE IAS or Mawrid IAS have ads?

Neither OPTIMIZE IAS nor Mawrid IAS shows ads.

Which is updated more often, OPTIMIZE IAS or Mawrid IAS?

OPTIMIZE IAS ships an update every 15 months, and Mawrid IAS every 3 months. Most recently, OPTIMIZE IAS was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mawrid IAS on October 30, 2026.