Best Language Test Prep Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: AlfaPTE is ranked #1 of 32 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Gurully and DETPractice. The best-ranked option with a free plan is DETPractice. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Gurully at $3/mo.
Choosing an app for language test preparation starts with identifying the exam you plan to take and where you want to practice. Compared on supported exams and platforms, mock tests, score tracking, speaking practice, and writing feedback, the entries provide several dimensions for evaluating fit. Study plans, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing are additional factors to weigh. AlfaPTE, Celpip AI, and DETPractice are among the named apps; PTE Tutorials is another option to review. Check exam and platform coverage against your needs, then consider which practice formats and progress tools suit your approach to preparing.
32 language test prep apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 AlfaPTE iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Supported exams: PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Core, PTE HomeMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 2 Gurully iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$3/mo Supported exams: PTE Academic, PTE Core, IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, Duolingo English Test, CELPIP General, CELPIP General LSMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 3 DETPractice iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$9.90/mo Supported exams: Duolingo English TestMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 4 PTE Tutorials iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Supported exams: PTE Academic, IELTSMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 5 APEUni PTE iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9 Supported exams: PTE AcademicMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 6 Celpip AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$16.99/mo Supported exams: CELPIP-General, CELPIP-General LSMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 7 TOEFLPrep.ai Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$29/mo Supported exams: TOEFL iBTMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 8 E2Language No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Supported exams: IELTS, OET, PTE Academic, CELPIPMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 9 IELTS by IDP App iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Supported exams: IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, IELTS for UKVIMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 10 PTE Magic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Supported exams: PTE Academic, PTE CoreMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 11 Cambridge Play iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Supported exams: B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE)Speaking practice: Yes
- 12 Official PTE Academic AI Practice No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Supported exams: PTE AcademicMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 13 TOEFL TestReady No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 14 IELTS Ready No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 15 IELTS Online Tests No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Supported exams: IELTS Academic; IELTS General TrainingMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 16 IELTS Prep Hub iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Supported exams: IELTS Academic; IELTS General TrainingMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 17 Celpip.me No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Supported exams: CELPIP-GeneralMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 18 CELPIP Accelerate iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Supported exams: CELPIP-General Test; CELPIP-General LS TestMock tests: Yes
- 19 CELPIP Test Prep No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Supported exams: CELPIP GeneralMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 20 Magoosh iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$129/mo
- 21 IELTS-Prep.ai No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Supported exams: IELTS Academic, IELTS GeneralMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 22 TOEFLMock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Supported exams: TOEFL iBTMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 23 ToreMock No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Supported exams: TOEFL iBTMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 24 IELTS Prep No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Supported exams: IELTSMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
- 25 TST Prep No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported exams: TOEFL iBT; Duolingo English TestMock tests: YesSpeaking practice: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which language test prep app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
AlfaPTE is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 9.4. Gurully is second and DETPractice third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Gurully has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.