Private Tutor vs Upwyze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Private Tutor
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Find the right private tutor across the GCC with Private Tutor. Students can browse tutor profiles freely without creating an account. Search and filter by subject, country, city, hourly rate, teaching level, lesson format, spoken language, and project-help availability. FOR STUDENTS • Browse tutors in Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman • Search by tutor name, subject, or city • Compare subjects, experience, hourly rates, schedules, and teaching options • Save tutor profiles for quick access • Sign in with Apple only when you want to view contact details • Call tutors or contact them directly through WhatsApp FOR TUTORS • Create and manage a professional tutor profile • Add up to 2, 4, or 6 subjects according to your subscription tier • Set your location, rate, teaching levels, lesson formats, spoken languages, biography, and availability • Control whether your profile is visible to students • Manage monthly or annual subscriptions through Apple Private Tutor supports Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Arabic, English, French, Programming, Accounting, Economics, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, and many other subjects. The app supports English and Arabic, including a complete right-to-left Arabic interface. STUDENT ACCESS Browsing tutor profiles is free. Students do not need a subscription. TUTOR SUBSCRIPTIONS Publishing a tutor profile requires an active auto-renewable subscription. Eligible customers may receive Apple's 30-day introductory free trial. Available products, local prices, and eligibility are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Private Tutor connects students and tutors directly. Tutors are responsible for their services, qualifications, availability, and rates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qtrcipher.github.io/private-tutor-privacy-policy/
Upwyze
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Upwyze helps learners connect with trusted tutors for online and in-person sessions—anywhere tutors operate. Compare profiles, chat in-app, book securely, and track payments from your wallet. Tutors can apply, manage requests, message students, and withdraw earnings after completed sessions. For learners: - Search & filter tutors by subject, level, and availability - View rich profiles (bio, experience, subjects, teaching modes) - In-app chat before and after booking - Join workshops & group classes when available - Wallet for secure payments and receipts For tutors - Simple application and profile setup - Manage session requests and messages in one place - Track conducted hours and progress level - Wallet with withdrawal requests once earnings are available Why Upwyze - Modern, transparent booking flow - Clear communication via in-app chat - Secure payments with wallet history Availability Online sessions are available globally. In-person sessions depend on tutor location and coverage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upwyze at none against Private Tutor's 6. Upwyze also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Private Tutor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Upwyze asks for nothing beyond the download.
Private Tutor ships an update every 2 months, Upwyze every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Tutor | Upwyze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hamam alabdulla | Amr Hassan |
In-app purchases
Private Tutor
- Specialist Monthly - 1-2 Subjects1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Professional Monthly - 3-4 Subjects1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Monthly - 5-6 Subjects1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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- Specialist Annual - 1-2 Subjects1 Month trial$34.991 Year
- Professional Annual - 3-4 Subjects1 Month trial$69.991 Year
- Premium Annual - 5-6 Subjects1 Month trial$89.991 Year
Upwyze
No in-app purchases









