The short answer
Choose AlfaPTE if you are PTE-only, want the biggest mock library on a well-rated app, and are happy with a 10- to 90-day pass at store prices. Choose BandLadder if you also need IELTS, want feedback that explains what moved the score, recorded lectures, and pricing in your own currency without a store markup.
AlfaPTE details were read on alfapte.com and its app-store listings on 22 September 2026 and may have changed since; check AlfaPTE directly for current features and prices. AlfaPTE is a trademark of its owner. BandLadder is not affiliated with AlfaPTE.
Checked 22 September 2026
BandLadder vs AlfaPTE at a glance
| BandLadder | AlfaPTE | |
|---|---|---|
| Exams covered | IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, PTE Academic, PTE Core | PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core; IELTS and LanguageCert are separate Alfa sites |
| Pricing | 7-day to 90-day passes, priced in your local currency; one-time, no automatic renewal | One Premium plan in 10, 30, 60 and 90 days; prices not shown on the site before login. App Store: ₹699 to ₹2,299 in India, US$10.99 to $31.99 in the US, A$17.99 to A$49.99 in Australia |
| Free tier | 1 full-length PTE mock, 5 speaking and 2 writing AI evaluations a day that do not expire; no card | 20,000 practice questions with limited AI scoring, one full mock, one sectional mock, no card required |
| Scoring | AI scoring on speaking and writing with a breakdown of what moved the score; full-length, sectional and timed mocks | AI scoring on speaking and writing; their site claims 95% accuracy versus Pearson |
| Mock tests | Full-length, sectional and timed mocks for all four exams | Their site claims 302 full tests, 516 sectional tests and 120 timed mocks, plus create-your-own mocks |
| Live classes | No live classes; recorded video lectures come with Premium, and Solve Along talks you through any question step by step | None; self-paced with strategy videos and templates |
| Mobile apps | iOS and Android apps with the same practice and scoring | Google Play 4.8 from 3,660 reviews and 1M+ downloads; App Store 4.6 in India and the US, 4.4 in Australia |
| Prediction files | Weekly predictions and monthly IELTS and PTE prediction files | Yes, in the app's prediction tab |
| Refunds | See our cancellations and refunds page | Refund only if requested within 30 minutes of purchase; no plan changes after purchase |
| Pearson relationship | Independent; not affiliated with Pearson | Independent; their homepage states no affiliation with Pearson |
Choose BandLadder if…
- →You are taking IELTS as well as PTE and want one account and one app for both.
- →You want to know why a score moved, not only the number, so you can fix the right thing.
- →You want recorded lectures and the PTE 90 coach, which walks your own answer up to a 90-level version.
- →You want the web price in your currency rather than the App Store price.
Choose AlfaPTE if…
- →You are PTE-only and want the largest mock library available.
- →You mainly study in a mobile app and value a high store rating.
- →You want the create-your-own-mock feature Alfa offers.
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Try a free PTE mock →Frequently asked questions
Is AlfaPTE better than BandLadder?+
For PTE-only practice volume on a highly rated app, Alfa is strong. BandLadder covers IELTS too, explains its scores, includes recorded lectures and charges in your currency. Try the free mock on each.
How much does AlfaPTE cost?+
The site does not show prices before login. Store listings show ₹699 to ₹2,299 in India and US$10.99 to $31.99 in the US for 10- to 90-day passes.
Does AlfaPTE cover IELTS?+
Not on alfapte.com; Alfa runs a separate IELTS site. BandLadder includes IELTS Academic and General Training in the same account.
What is AlfaPTE's refund policy?+
Refunds only if requested within 30 minutes of purchase, net of gateway fees, per their refund page.
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