Shankar IAS Academy 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
Shankar IAS Academy has the higher verified rating (4.13★ vs 4.13★). Only Unacademy has a listed/reported fee (₹5,500–₹50,000); the other doesn't publish one. Unacademy has the larger review base (461 vs 34). Neither is universally “better” — read the real feedback below and pick on fit.
Fees not publicly listed
Liked
- “And thanks to Shankar IAS Academy for providing needy materials.” Play Store ↗
- “Great app 👌 very useful for civil services aspirants.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “When I am opening the app it's just loading nd not working” Play Store ↗
- “Not good app..i cant login ..just showing the title page only” 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 Shankar IAS Academy better than Unacademy?
There's no universal winner — it depends on your budget and needs. <strong>Shankar IAS Academy</strong> has the higher verified rating (4.13★ vs 4.13★). Only Unacademy has a listed/reported fee (₹5,500–₹50,000); the other doesn't publish one. Unacademy has the larger review base (461 vs 34). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Shankar IAS Academy vs Unacademy — which is cheaper?
Only Unacademy has a listed/reported price (₹5,500–₹50,000); the other doesn't publish fees openly (priced on enquiry).