PrepMonkey vs Shankar IAS UPSC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered preparation
- Past year questions (PYQs)
- Structured study plans
- Intelligent learning methods
- UPSC Civil Services exam focus
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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/
Shankar IAS UPSC
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Welcome to Shankar IAS Academy – Your Trusted Partner for TNPSC & UPSC Preparation! Shankar IAS Academy is one of the leading coaching institutes for TNPSC and UPSC preparation, offering a structured, result-oriented, and comprehensive learning experience for civil service aspirants. With expert faculty, interactive learning methods, and extensive practice resources, the academy helps students prepare confidently for competitive examinations and achieve their career goals. Courses Covered UPSC Civil Services TNPSC Group Exams Government Competitive Exams App Features Live & Recorded Classes Comprehensive Study Materials Large Test Series & Mock Exams Performance Analysis Interactive Learning Experience Guidance from Experienced Faculty Learn Anytime, Anywhere Our goal is to provide every aspirant with the right guidance, preparation strategy, and motivation needed to succeed in civil services examinations. Start your IAS and government exam preparation journey with Shankar IAS Academy today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shankar IAS UPSC at none against PrepMonkey's 4. Shankar IAS UPSC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence 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. PrepMonkey sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shankar IAS UPSC asks for nothing beyond the download.
PrepMonkey ships an update fortnightly, Shankar IAS UPSC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrepMonkey | Shankar IAS UPSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanza Soft | Testpress Tech Labs LLP |
In-app purchases
PrepMonkey
- APPSC Monthly$4.991 Month
- Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
- APPSC Annual$49.991 Year
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- Annual Premium$59.991 Year
Shankar IAS UPSC
No in-app purchases
