ClearIAS vs Insights IAS
Both coach for UPSC CSE. An honest, cited side-by-side — ratings, fees and what real students say. Neither is ranked by what we earn.
By the numbers
ClearIAS has the higher verified rating (4.75★ vs 4.54★). Only Insights IAS has a listed/reported fee (₹15,000–₹35,000); the other doesn't publish one. Insights IAS has the larger review base (110 vs 66). Neither is universally “better” — read the real feedback below and pick on fit.
ClearIAS has received overwhelmingly positive reviews for its UPSC CSE coaching, with users praising the quality of study materials, online classes, and mentorship. However, some users have mentioned high prices and limitations in free content.
- “The faculty, staff are so supportive.” Play Store ↗
- “Alex Sir is one of the best mentor in the field.” Play Store ↗
- “ClearIAS feels like a silent mentor in my journey.” Play Store ↗
- “Mentors are good in teaching and they help in every step of preparation though its a different thing tht I hvnt taken any lately but the crux is Everything is…” Play Store ↗
No clearly-sorted reviews on this side yet.
Insights IAS app is generally well-received by users for its content and usefulness in UPSC preparation, despite some technical issues and suggestions for improvement.
- “Haven't experienced such an awesome app, everything is running very very smooth😀 thanxxxxxxxxx alot Vinay sir” Play Store ↗
- “Good app for upsc prepration,This app access very helpful those can't afford coaching Thank so much Vinay sir” Play Store ↗
- “It would be nice if the quiz in the app doesn't feature the website like look.” Play Store ↗
- “…bringing this free initiative I believe that your website and your app have a great content to aspirants who can't afford expensive coaching centres like me.…” Play Store ↗
- “App is not working effectively.” Play Store ↗
- “in website reading , pages are colorful but in app no color., spacing in words are too bad also.” Play Store ↗