Comparison

ALCHEMY IAS vs Startest App

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

Head to head
About

ALCHEMY IAS

Features
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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 Alchemyias Test Series!!

About

Startest App

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ALCHEMY IAS3 screens
Startest App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Startest App at none against ALCHEMY 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ALCHEMY IAS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Startest App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ALCHEMY IAS versus Startest App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterALCHEMY IASStartest App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size220 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnline LearningTestpress Tech Labs LLP

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ALCHEMY IAS

One-time10
  • Package - AV$34.99
  • Package - BD$39.99
  • Package - AW$39.99
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  • Package - AY$39.99
  • Package - BC$39.99
  • Package - AZ$39.99
  • Package - BE$44.99
  • Package - BF$49.99
  • Package - BG$49.99
  • Package - BH$49.99
None

Startest App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ALCHEMY IAS free?
ALCHEMY IAS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Startest App free?
Startest App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ALCHEMY IAS or Startest App have ads?
Neither ALCHEMY IAS nor Startest App shows ads.

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