Our verdict
APEUni is a good free PTE question bank with a big community and frequent updates, and VIP is fairly priced for unlimited AI scoring: US$15.99, A$24.95 or ₹1,299 for 30 days on the App Store. Its limits: free scoring is thin (writing scores run out after registration), the free mock cannot be scored without VIP, purchases are non-refundable, and some learners report AI speaking scores that feel harsher or more random than the real test. It covers PTE only.
We make BandLadder, a competing IELTS and PTE platform, so read this with that in mind. We read apeuni.com, its pricing and terms pages, and its App Store and Google Play listings (its VIP page needs a login, so web prices were not visible) on the date above. We did not buy a plan, so we do not rate its scoring accuracy. APEUni is a trademark of its owner, and BandLadder is not affiliated with it. Prices and features change: check apeuni.com before you buy.
What APEUni is
APEUni is run by Shenzhen Apeuni Educational Technology Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, China, and also runs an in-person course in Brisbane. It covers PTE Academic and PTE Core on the web, iOS and Android, with your records synced across them.
It is built around question-by-question practice with AI scoring, plus a community forum and Telegram group. We found no IELTS product.
What you get
- •AI scoring on Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Question, Summarize Written Text, Write Essay and Summarize Spoken Text.
- •Mock tests with a timed mode and an exam-room noise mode; no mock count is published.
- •Weekly prediction files, they say.
- •Vocab Book, shadowing, an AI study plan and AI analysis of your real score report.
- •Video lessons and skill courses, a community forum and a Telegram group.
- •No group live classes; the US$199 Pass PTE Plan adds teacher marking and one-to-one online meetings.
Checked 27 October 2026
APEUni price in 2026
VIP unlocks unlimited AI scoring and scored mock tests. The VIP page on apeuni.com needs a login, so these are the App Store prices; APEUni says its Apple prices may differ a little from its website prices. Apple lists them as subscriptions.
| Plan | US | Australia | India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day VIP | US$15.99 | A$24.95 | ₹1,299 |
| 90-day VIP | US$33.99 | A$49.95 | ₹2,749 |
| 180-day VIP | US$74.99 | A$115.99 | ₹5,900 |
| 90-day Reading Course | US$17.99 | A$29.99 | ₹1,999 |
From the App Store listings in the US, Australia and India; other countries see their own App Store price. Its Pass PTE Plan is US$199 for 180 days, including VIP, teacher marking and online meetings with a teacher.
Is APEUni free?
The question bank is free to practise, but scoring is limited without VIP. APEUni's own pages say:
- ✓Practise thousands of PTE questions free on web and app.
- ✓5 AI speaking scores a day.
- ✓3 AI writing scores on registration, which are not refilled (per a 2020 APEUni help page).
- ✓1 mock test set, which is not scored without VIP.
- ✓Weekly prediction files and a community forum.
What APEUni does well
- +A large free question bank and a big, active learner community.
- +Frequent app updates: version 12.2 came out in October 2026.
- +Useful study tools: shadowing, Vocab Book and score-report analysis.
- +Reasonable VIP prices for unlimited scoring.
- +Store reviewers praise mocks that feel close to the real exam.
Where it falls short
- −Purchases are non-refundable on the website, and in-app purchases go through the app store, per its terms.
- −Writing scores on the free plan run out after registration.
- −The free mock cannot be scored without VIP; one reviewer paid to see a "free" mock score.
- −Some learners say AI speaking scores feel random or harsher than the real PTE.
- −PTE only: no IELTS.
- −Web prices are hidden behind a login.
APEUni suits you if…
- →You are preparing for PTE only and want a big free question bank.
- →You like weekly prediction files and a community to ask questions in.
- →You want unlimited AI scoring for a month at a low price.
Look elsewhere if…
- →You want a free full mock that is actually scored.
- →You want free writing scores every day.
- →You are taking IELTS, or might switch from PTE to IELTS.
- →You want a short 7-day plan instead of 30 days or more.
APEUni vs BandLadder
| APEUni | BandLadder | |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | PTE Academic and PTE Core | PTE Academic, PTE Core, IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, on web, iOS and Android |
| Price | VIP US$15.99 (A$24.95, ₹1,299) for 30 days on the App Store | 7-day to 90-day passes in your local currency, one-time, no auto-renewal |
| Free tier | Free questions, 5 speaking scores a day, 3 writing scores once; free mock not scored | 1 full-length PTE mock, 5 speaking and 2 writing AI scores every day; no card |
| Mocks | A new mock set each month; total count not published | 40+ full PTE mocks (Academic and Core) with 10+ new full mocks added every month, 550+ timed and sectional tests, 58k+ questions; for all 3 learners checked so far, mock averages were within 3 points of their official PTE score |
| Refunds | Non-refundable on the website | Published on our cancellations and refunds page |
| Extras | Weekly predictions, shadowing, Vocab Book, community | Solve Along step-by-step walkthroughs, the PTE 90 coach, weekly predictions, shadowing, Vocab Books and recorded video lectures |
| Study material | Video lessons and skill courses; how much is free is not stated | 90+ PTE lessons and 9 books free to read online with a free account (PDF downloads with a plan), plus 200+ one-minute video Shorts |
The full side-by-side, with when to choose each, is on BandLadder vs APEUni.
Try both free tiers
The fairest test is your own answers. Take a free PTE mock on BandLadder, then do the same on APEUni and compare the feedback.
Try a free PTE mock →Frequently asked questions
What is the APEUni VIP price in India?+
On the App Store (checked 27 October 2026): ₹1,299 for 30 days, ₹2,749 for 90 days and ₹5,900 for 180 days. The 90-day Reading Course is ₹1,999. APEUni says website prices may differ a little; its VIP page needs a login.
How much is APEUni VIP in the US and Australia?+
On the App Store: US$15.99, $33.99 and $74.99 for 30, 90 and 180 days in the US; A$24.95, A$49.95 and A$115.99 in Australia. Other countries see their local App Store price.
Is APEUni free?+
Practising questions is free, with 5 AI speaking scores a day and 3 writing scores on registration. Unlimited scoring and scored mocks need VIP.
Can I get a refund on APEUni VIP?+
Its terms say website purchases are non-refundable, including partial periods, and in-app purchases cannot be cancelled or refunded by APEUni; you would ask Apple or Google.
Is APEUni scoring accurate?+
APEUni says its engine judges pronunciation and fluency accurately. Some learners on the App Store and Reddit say its speaking scores run harsher or less consistent than the real test. We did not buy VIP to test it; treat any practice score as an estimate.
Is APEUni better than BandLadder?+
For a large free PTE question bank and community, APEUni is strong. BandLadder suits you if you want a free full mock that is scored, free writing scores every day, 7-day passes, IELTS in the same account, and Solve Along and the PTE 90 coach to learn from each answer.
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