Comparison

CoTutor vs STEP Maths Prep

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

Head to head
About

CoTutor

This app provides a comprehensive platform for JEE exam preparation, offering smart practice questions, personalized study plans, and concept notes. It helps students identify weak areas and track their progress with detailed analytics to study more effectively.

Highlights
  • Topic-wise practice questions
  • Personalized study plans
  • Concept notes and formula sheets
  • Progress analytics
  • Smart practice across Physics, Chemistry, Maths
  • Adaptive revision schedules
Features
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Think First. Learn Better. CoLearn Tutor is the AI tutor that helps students think—not just copy answers. • Students must first attempt math and science problems by writing what they know. • AI analyzes their work, identifies mistakes, and provides personalized audio guidance. • No effort = No answers. Students can't get solutions without first trying. • Audio explanations keep students focused on their own notebook instead of a screen. • Every question and attempt is saved for revision before tests and exams. • Parents can track their child's learning journey and see genuine effort. Turn AI into a private tutor that builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and independent learning habits.

About

STEP Maths Prep

Features
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STEP Maths Prep helps you train for the Sixth Term Examination Paper with original multi-step problems and full worked solutions — at STEP 2 and STEP 3 depth. IMPORTANT: Full access requires an in-app purchase (subscription or lifetime unlock). There is no free sample. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency (listed US prices: $6.99/month, $19.99/year, or $34.99 lifetime). WHAT YOU GET • 2,000+ original extended problems across pure maths, mechanics, and probability & statistics • Full worked solutions for every problem — not just final answers • Timed practice papers (6 problems · 90 minutes) to build exam stamina • Quick practice, practice by topic, weak-area drills • Review incorrect answers and bookmarked problems • Technique flashcards with spaced repetition • Progress dashboard: readiness %, per-topic mastery, streak, countdown to exam day • Offline-first study — no internet required after download • No ads and no third-party analytics SDKs PAPERS COVERED • STEP 2 style problem practice • STEP 3 style problem practice Topics include algebra, calculus, trigonometry, vectors, kinematics, forces, energy, projectiles, combinatorics, probability, distributions, and more. DESIGNED FOR OFFER HOLDERS Whether you are preparing for Cambridge, Warwick, Imperial, Bath, or another university that lists STEP, this app gives structured daily practice with clear explanations. SUBSCRIPTIONS & LIFETIME • Monthly Premium — auto-renewing monthly access • Yearly Premium — auto-renewing yearly access (best value) • Lifetime Access — one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/step-maths-prep/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://joykhansayan1.github.io/step-maths-prep/terms.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ DISCLAIMER Independent study aid by MD Shahariar Nazim Joy. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing, OCR, or the University of Cambridge. “STEP” refers to a publicly known admissions examination. Practising here does not guarantee any admissions outcome. Always rely on official guidance for registration, dates, and syllabus.

Screenshots

CoTutor4 screens
STEP Maths Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CoTutor at 15.1 against STEP Maths Prep's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoTutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and STEP Maths Prep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CoTutor versus STEP Maths Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoTutorSTEP Maths Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCoLearnMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CoTutor

One-time1
  • 30 Energies$0.99
2 purchases

STEP Maths Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is CoTutor free?
CoTutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STEP Maths Prep free?
STEP Maths Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoTutor or STEP Maths Prep have ads?
Neither CoTutor nor STEP Maths Prep shows ads.

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