Best Language Test Prep Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: AlfaPTE is ranked #1 of 37 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Celpip AI and DETPractice. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Celpip AI. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Flo-Joe at £1.17/mo.
Choosing a language test prep app starts with the exam you need to take and the practice it supports. Compare Supported exams and Supported platforms, then look at Mock tests, Speaking practice, and Writing feedback to see which study formats are available. Score tracking and a Study plan offer further points of comparison for organizing preparation. Check Free plan and Paid from for pricing details. AlfaPTE, Celpip AI, and DETPractice are among the names to consider, alongside PTE Tutorials and IELTS by IDP App. Weigh the listed features against the exam you are preparing for and the way you prefer to study.
37 language test prep apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
7 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AlfaPTEWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 2 | Celpip AIWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $16.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 3 | DETPracticeWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $9.90/mo | 6.5 | |
| 4 | PTE TutorialsWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | TOEFLPrep.aiWeb · Android | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $29/mo | 6.4 | |
| 6 | IELTS by IDP AppAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 7 | GurullyWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $3/mo | 5.6 |
| 8 | APEUni PTEWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 9 | PTE MagicWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 10 | Cambridge PlayWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 11 | IELTS Online TestsWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 12 | IELTS ReadyWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 13 | E2LanguageWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 5.3 | |
| 14 | Exam EnglishWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | Flo-JoeWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | £1.17/mo | 5.3 |
| 16 | IELTS Prep HubAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | TOEFL TestReadyWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | CELPIP Online TestsWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | CELPIP Test PrepWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | Celpip.meWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | IELTS AdvantageWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | IELTS AIWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | IELTS CampWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | IELTS PrepWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 25 | IELTS-Prep.aiWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which language test prep app is ranked first on Freedom251?
AlfaPTE is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 6.5. Celpip AI 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, Flo-Joe has the lowest first paid tier we found: £1.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.