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AlfaPTE vs Cambridge Play
Both stand on language test prep apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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AlfaPTE combines exam practice, AI feedback, mock tests, and tracking across web and mobile. Candidates should check the free scoring limits, while institutes should note the account minimum and purchase-change restriction.
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Cambridge Play combines exam-skill practice with scoring and game mechanics. The free plan has clear limits on hearts and advanced Writing and Speaking stages; PRO costs $9.99 a month or $49.99 a year.
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| AlfaPTE | Cambridge Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 10-Days Premium: $10.99, paid once | Yearly: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | alfapte.com | cambridgeplay.com |
| On language test prep apps | #1 of 37 | #2 of 37 |
AlfaPTE: what it does well
- Free plan includes 20,000 practice questions.
- Full, sectional, timed, and custom mock tests.
- Mobile app supports 24 languages and dark mode.
- One login works across website and mobile app.
What to know first
- Free AI scoring has daily and one-time limits.
- Institute software requires at least five student accounts.
- Purchased plans cannot be canceled or changed.
Cambridge Play: what it does well
- Practice spans five exam skills.
- Writing tasks get instant scores and feedback.
- Speaking prompts receive a score after recording.
- Available on web, iOS, Android, and macOS.
- PRO plans include all Writing and Speaking stages.
What to know first
- Free play starts with five hearts.
- A heart refills every 90 minutes.
- Free Writing and Speaking stop at stage five per level.
- Intended for learners aged 16 and over.
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