Drishti IAS vs Unacademy
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
Unacademy has the higher verified rating (4.13★ vs 3.83★). Fees: Drishti IAS ₹500,000 vs Unacademy ₹5,500–₹50,000. Unacademy has the larger review base (461 vs 326). Neither is universally “better” — read the real feedback below and pick on fit.
₹500,000 reported by students
Liked
- “Amazing app for learning Drishti app is amazing to use and easy to access recorded video class and online classes.” iOS App Store ↗
- “My commerce faculty Rahul sir is really good teacher and his teaching style is commendable.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “The app feels poorly optimized and below average compared to the quality of the content it’s meant to support.” iOS App Store ↗
- “after 20 days still classes are not there nor are they refunding the amount i paid for course absolute waste of students money and time.” Play Store ↗
₹5,500–₹50,000 reported by students
Liked
- “Whatsapp groups of Nilanjan sir’s for doubt clearing and LIVE classes from time to time are also very helpful.” Quora ↗
- “One of the best features of the app is the availability of live classes and recorded sessions.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “…2 years of subscription…!!worst of the worst 1)Really bad service in doubt section employees copy the internet solution write it as it is expectionally a few…” iOS App Store ↗
- “A scam I bought I course which was of class 11th and 12th but when I purchased it did not show on the app for 2 months, I contacted customer support every day…” iOS App Store ↗
Where they compete
FAQ
Is Drishti IAS better than Unacademy?
There's no universal winner — it depends on your budget and needs. <strong>Unacademy</strong> has the higher verified rating (4.13★ vs 3.83★). Fees: Drishti IAS ₹500,000 vs Unacademy ₹5,500–₹50,000. Unacademy has the larger review base (461 vs 326). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Drishti IAS vs Unacademy — which is cheaper?
Drishti IAS is listed at ₹500,000 and Unacademy at ₹5,500–₹50,000 (published or student-reported — see each page). Prices change, so verify on the official sites.