# IELTS Prep App - TakeIELTS.org — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of IELTS Prep App by British Council, rated 4.66/5 from 12,990 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielts-prep-app-takeieltsorg/id1207210399/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielts-prep-app-takeieltsorg/id1207210399.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10,556 · 4★ 1,323 · 3★ 561 · 2★ 203 · 1★ 348 ## What do users think of IELTS Prep App? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Helpful app for IELTS preparation - 🚀 Useful practice tests and resources - 💡 Innovative and creative lessons **Cons** - 🐛 Incomplete practice tests with missing audio/visuals - 🐛 Errors in scoring and answer key - 🐛 Compatibility issues and app crashes - 🔍 Strict scoring criteria for minor errors **Commonly reported bugs** - Missing audio/visuals in practice tests - Skipped questions in listening tests - Submission button hidden behind keyboard - Crashes during practice tests **Most requested features** - More practice tests and updated content - Flexible scoring criteria and range of accepted answers - Improved navigation and layout for practice tests ## Newest reviews (12 of 52) ### 4/5 — Practice for Listening no. 1 *2023-07-29* As I was doing the first listening practice I noticed that the recording skipped part 2 and the instruction for part 3 started immediately after I heard “part 2” It was my first time doing actual practice test and I freaked out and then I thought maybe it’s going to be the last part and I continued the exam but nothing happened ### 3/5 — Incomplete questions *2023-01-10, version 4.4.1* Some questions were skipped from 10 to 21 ### 4/5 — Glitches *2022-11-03, version 4.3.5* Some glitches occur when I try to switch from the reading passage to the answer sheet . The answers I have provided already get displaced to different question slots that if you submit it in advance while being in a frenzied race against time ,it may unjustly affect your score. In the listening section the task requires to mark answers on a diagram however, the diagram does not show up. Please fix it. In general the app is extremely useful and may virtually boost your chances at receiving a higher score on your IELTS test ### 2/5 — Please fix the errors *2022-08-18, version 4.3.5* Some of the questions were cut in half. Also during the listening test 1 the audio skipped from question 10 to 21. Very stressing. ### 3/5 — Audio/visual issues *2022-07-19, version 4.3.5* Some practice tests do not have complete visuals while some do not have audio. ### 2/5 — A part of listening was missing *2022-07-09, version 4.3.5* Missing one part of listening ### 2/5 — Error in one of the sections *2022-02-22, version 4.3.1* The grammar section just stopped working and showed an error. I had to delete the app and download it again ### 3/5 — Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged Or The Arrogance of British Imperialism *2022-01-26, version 3.9* The app itself is fine, but I have to laugh at an organization dedicated to assessing people English language abilities having typos in its official materials. For example, in the listening section there was something that said “Read Life Skill.” I am 99.9% certain that is supposed to be “Real.” There were also some issues with subtitles not matching what was spoken in the speaking section. ### 4/5 — IELTS review *2020-08-04, version 5.7.6* I would like to appreciate the app developers for the IELTS test. It’s really helpful and the organization is well developed. According to the app,I don’t have any complaints, everything is applauding. But the test is bit conservative. I accept the spelling errors and getting grade cut downs for them and also abbreviations might be different from place to place but the capitalization like “the secrets garden” and “The Secret Garden”, mistakes like this shouldn’t be having a full one point deduction. And mistakes like writing “8:55” instead of “8:55pm” while the “pm” is already found on the question itself seems like an eager deduction of mark. Thank you!!! ### 2/5 — Installed several times and it doesn’twork *2020-08-01, version 5.7.6* I heared about your app on many sites that how efficient it is but it doesn’t work on my iphone for no reason its updated and I have no issue with other apps I tried with some other phones and it didn’t work on others too. ### 2/5 — I can’t open the app! *2020-04-07, version 5.6.0* It immediately closes down after I click on it and though I’d very much like to, I can’t seem to use the app! What’s the issue? ### 4/5 — Crashing on reading practice *2020-01-20, version 5.3.0* The app is great with full of resource but it does not help if it crashes in the middle of a practice test. This is happening continuously in my iphone. Would be really happy if you can solve this issue and release an update. **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your review. We are glad you like our app. Regarding the concern mentioned on the review, Please try updating the App. If the issue persists we would be more than happy to investigate further. Do write us on ieltsprep.app@britishcouncil.org with the detailed issue and device details. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — The app is not working *2024-02-12* Date: Feb 12, 2024. I really want to use this app but unfortunately it doesn’t work in my iphone 15 pro. When I try to log in it says “something went wrong, please try again”. Please fix it so I can use it then I will update my review. Alternatively, I can access my account in the web version but it is also better if the app is working. ### 1/5 — Listening test *2022-02-11, version 4.3.1* The order of the questions doesn’t follow the order of the audio, which brings lack of logic, as well as one of parts, compromising the final score. Thank you very much ### 1/5 — it doesn’t work!!! *2020-08-31, version 5.7.6* I’m trying to use the app more than 6 months but it doesn’t work. it just crashes when i try to open ### 1/5 — Not usable on iPhone 7 *2020-05-11, version 5.6.1* I just tried to have a Writing practice, but when I focus on writing area, it becomes hidden, actually floating iOS keyboard covers the writing surface. So at the moment it’s impossible for me to have a full experience with this application. May I install it on a device with bigger screen, e.g. my iPad. ### 1/5 — Unexpectedly Quits *2020-01-14, version 5.2.0* App unexpectedly quits during the taking of the reading test. The text is 60 minutes long therefore it’s quite frustrating when the app quits alone 40 minutes in the test. Actually makes it useless. I tried 3 times now and restarted my phone, no luck. Hope you can fix! ### 1/5 — Bug in the grammar test *2018-02-25, version 1.1* Went to a grammar practice, articles, test your self, where you have to type your answers and press a submit button. The button is under a keyboard and you can’t hide the keyboard for reach the button! ### 2/5 — Missing parts and the answer model is lacking *2023-02-02, version 4.5.1* The listening section on one of the practice tests just skipped 10 questions. Then I also got docked points on answers such as ‘the nineteenth century’ where the accepted answer is ‘nineteenth century’ and I’m allowed to use three words. It was decent practice but the app could be vastly improved by fixing the lacking maintenance/answer key in the practice test. ### 2/5 — Problem *2023-01-31, version 4.5.1* There is no audio for the section two. ### 2/5 — Listen test cut in half *2022-11-15, version 4.4.1* If we are scored for the entire listening test, why is part 2 cut out of it? I can’t get a proper score without hearing instructions for part 2. ### 2/5 — Errors in practice test items *2022-10-10, version 4.3.5* Although recordings are clear and text size is ok, some parts of the recordings are skipped and also not all parts of the test questions are made available. Diagrams do not appear which makes it difficult to answer questions related to them. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Question adjustments *2022-05-06, version 4.3.4* Please I wish to say that when ever the app is uninstalled and reinstalled the questions should change Thank you ### 5/5 — Khalid Mansoor *2021-04-14, version 2.8* IELTS APP is very interesting, I started listening the first session and it really helped me to know the procedure of giving answers, it will really help all applicants to learn more new words, pronunciation, familiarity with other fields of activities, so I strongly recommend this app for all those, who intend to get IELTS Certified with good marks! ### 5/5 — Good work *2021-04-03, version 2.8* It was really good for me Makes learning interesting Recommended :))) ### 5/5 — It will be helpful to improve my level. *2021-03-10, version 2.8* Thanks to British council ### 5/5 — It’s a useful app but... *2021-02-01, version 2.7* This is a very useful app for IELTS students, but it’s have a problems, when I’m practicing and answering questions and moving to the next part the app quits immediately, hope you will fix it soon . With my best wishes. ### 5/5 — Bugs *2020-08-15, version 5.7.6* I have installed this app more than 5 times but after I click to open it wasn't opened in. How can I use it or fix bugs? **Developer response:** Hi nasimhs, we are are sorry to hear that the app is not working properly for you. We would like to investigate this issue further. Could you please share the issue along with screenshots, device details, app version and the country you are based in at ieltsprep.app@britishcouncil.org . We will get back to you on this as soon as possible. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-06-12, version 5.7.4* This app doesn’t work👎🏽 ### 5/5 — More tests *2020-02-09, version 5.4.0* Hello A week ago there were some new practices in my app but now they are all gone. What happened? Is there any problem with my app? ### 5/5 — Listening and speaking *2020-01-14, version 5.2.0* For passing ielts exam English all students must learn English complete and exercise is important i read this app and have seen it is full of lessons that must accurately listen them and then exercises that only should answer if complete listening lessons and with reading this app we can easily pass two parts of ielts exam with most scores meanwhile students learn many practical words in use and don’t forget them I recommend students accurate read this app and progress in English listening and reading and practice as explain in app and this makes this app useful with lessons that are innovative creativity and students benefit it this app is complete free and all students can prepare it and appreciate its lessons and exercise that is specific writers complete familiar with learning English by foreign students I thanks from writers and with success in life and in work world wide and prepare other app creativity like this **Developer response:** Hi rezasetode, thank you for the kind words! It is delightful to hear such positive words and it’s always a pleasure to serve our users :) ### 5/5 — Good little bit improvement required *2019-12-29, version 5.1.0* Thanks --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*