Where ExamBook goes further than Unacademy
ExamBook and Unacademy side by side, as of 5 October 2026.
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| ExamBook | Unacademy | |
|---|---|---|
| Story-style cinematic lessons | Yes | Not available |
| 3D mind maps | Yes | Not available |
| 3D handwritten notes | Yes | Not available |
| Dedicated state-wise GK & GS series | Yes — Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh | Not available |
| Government exams in its listing | UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence and state exams | UPSC and Banking |
ExamBook vs Unacademy at a glance
As of 5 October 2026.
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| ExamBook | Unacademy | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Recorded, on-demand short-form learning: movie-style cinematic story lessons in a reels format, with detailed concept videos, audio notes, 3D mind maps, 3D handwritten notes and exam-pattern mock tests. | Educator-led learning: live classes and premium recorded lectures, tests and question banks, with a special focus on UPSC. |
| Exams covered | UPSC, SSC (CGL, CHSL, CPO, GD), Railways (NTPC, Group D), Banking, Defence, India Post, and all the major central and state exams — with dedicated GK and GS series for Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. | UPSC CSE, IIT JEE, NEET UG, CAT, GATE, CA, NET, Banking and Judiciary. |
| Story-style lessons | Yes — cinematic story lessons | Not available |
| Mind maps | Yes — 3D mind maps | Not available |
| Handwritten notes | Yes — 3D handwritten notes | Not available |
| State-wise GK & GS series | Yes — Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh | Not available |
| Study material | Cinematic story videos, detailed concept videos, audio notes, 3D handwritten notes and mind maps, theory with memory tricks, lesson-wise games, a daily current-affairs quiz, SmartPrep AI practice, a 24×7 AI doubt assistant. | Live classes, "Prime" recorded lectures, topic-wise question banks with previous-year questions, 1:1 mentorship and doubt clearing, AI assistance, class summaries. |
| Mock tests & PYQs | Full-length and subject-wise mock tests for 158 exams on the web portal (4,700+ papers; the first 3 full mocks of every exam are free) and 15,000+ previous-year questions, per its Play listing. | Mock tests, sectional tests, previous-year questions and full-length tests, with performance reports. For UPSC it lists 40+ weekly sectional and full-length tests. |
| Languages | Hindi and English, for every video, audio note, mind map and mock test; switchable at any time. | Not stated |
| Price | ₹279 a month, ₹699 for six months or ₹999 a year (about ₹2.7 a day), inclusive of 18% GST; a ₹2 one-day trial inside the app. | Not one fixed price — sold by batch, exam or plan. Check inside the app. |
Which one should you choose?
Choose ExamBook if…
You prepare for SSC, Railways, Defence or a state exam as well as UPSC, and want story-style revision with 3D mind maps and mock tests for 150+ exams.
Why aspirants choose it
- Every topic as a short cinematic story lesson, so a topic can be revised in minutes instead of hours.
- 3D mind maps and 3D handwritten notes for the topics — no other app compared here offers either.
- One app for UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence and the major state exams, instead of a different app for each.
- Dedicated GK and GS series for Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh — what state-PSC papers are really decided on.
- Mock tests for 150+ exams in the same app, with section-wise analysis after each test; the first three full mocks of every exam are free.
Choose Unacademy if…
You are preparing for UPSC and want a structured course with weekly tests and answer-writing support.
What Unacademy does well
- For UPSC it lists 800+ hours of structured classes and 40+ weekly tests.
- Essay and GS answer-writing support, and 360° current-affairs coverage, for UPSC.
- 1:1 mentorship and an Ask-a-Doubt feature.
Frequently asked questions
ExamBook or Unacademy: which should I choose for government exam preparation?
Choose ExamBook if you prepare for SSC, Railways, Defence or a state exam as well as UPSC, and want story-style revision with 3D mind maps and mock tests for 150+ exams. Choose Unacademy if you are preparing for UPSC and want a structured course with weekly tests and answer-writing support. ExamBook is our product, so compare the table on this page and decide for yourself.
What does ExamBook offer that Unacademy does not?
ExamBook offers story-style cinematic lessons, 3D mind maps, 3D handwritten notes, dedicated state-wise GK & GS series. Government exams in its listing: ExamBook — UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence and state exams; Unacademy — UPSC and Banking. ExamBook is a recorded, on-demand app with mock tests for 150+ exams, in Hindi and English.
Which is cheaper, Unacademy or ExamBook?
ExamBook’s price is fixed and published: ₹279 a month, ₹699 for six months or ₹999 a year (about ₹2.7 a day), inclusive of 18% GST; a ₹2 one-day trial inside the app. Unacademy does not publish one fixed price — it is sold by batch, exam or plan and changes often — so we do not quote it. Check the price inside the app before you pay, and read the refund and cancellation policy of whichever you choose.
Can I use Unacademy and ExamBook together?
Yes. Use Unacademy for UPSC aspirants who want a structured course with weekly tests and answer-writing support, and ExamBook for short story-style revision, 3D mind maps, handwritten notes and mock tests for 150+ exams in Hindi or English. Each is a separate subscription.
How this comparison was made
- We make ExamBook. This page is published by SOLESEED LLP, the company behind ExamBook, so we have a commercial interest and our recommendation of ExamBook is our own. We keep the facts about other apps current and dated.
- Facts about other apps were checked on 5 October 2026. "Not available" means the app does not offer that feature as of that date.
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Try story-style lessons and mind maps on the website without an account, take the first three full mock tests of any exam on the web portal, or install the app — about ₹2.7 a day on the yearly plan.
Last updated 5 October 2026. This comparison is provided for information. ExamBook is a private educational app operated by SOLESEED LLP, Jaipur, and is not a government body; official exam information is at exambookapp.live/sources.