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IELTS by IDP App vs PTE Magic

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.

IELTS by IDP App

Free plan AndroidiPhone

IELTS by IDP App combines study content and practice tools with test booking and results access. Its listed free access covers a range of preparation resources for three IELTS exam types.

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Choose PTE Magic for exam-style preparation that pairs practice questions with speaking and writing feedback, score tracking, and timed mock tests. The free plan and resources provide a starting point; paid bundles offer defined 100-day access, and digital purchase refunds require approval.

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The facts

	IELTS by IDP App	PTE Magic
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Strategy Pass: $39, paid once
Plans published	2	2
Maker	IELTS by IDP App	Not published
Website	ielts.idp.com	ptemagic.com
On language test prep apps	#11 of 37	#15 of 37

IELTS by IDP App: what it does well

Supports three listed IELTS exam types
Free access includes articles, videos, and podcasts
Includes mock tests and speaking practice
Offers study planning and score tracking
Provides test booking and results access

What to know first

Available only on iOS and Android
A 14-day trial is noted

PTE Magic: what it does well

Covers both PTE Academic and PTE Core.
Question bank spans Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.
Speaking practice scores pronunciation, fluency, and content across seven task types.
Timed mock tests provide unofficial reports across four modules.
Available on web, iOS, and Android.

What to know first

Mock test score reports are unofficial.
Digital purchases are not refunded or credited unless a request is approved.

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