Comparison

IELTS Speaking Assistant vs myHFD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IELTS Speaking Assistant

Prepare for your IELTS speaking test with a comprehensive app offering real exam questions, step-by-step practice guides, and model answers. Access vocabulary, ideas, and progress tracking to improve your band score efficiently.

Highlights
  • Real IELTS speaking questions
  • Step-by-step practice instructions
  • Ideas for extended answers
  • Ready-made model answers
  • Progress tracking chart
  • Vocabulary and topic ideas
Features
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Want to get the desired band score in IELTS speaking fast and easily? No worries! Install the IELTS Speaking Assistant app now and get all necessary materials for efficient IELTS speaking practice: 1) step-by-step instructions for effective speaking practice 2) all the real exam IELTS speaking questions that you'll be asked in your real IELTS speaking test 3) a rich collection of ideas which you can use to make relevant and extended answers regardless of your likes and dislikes, habits, cultural differences, and other factors 4) ready-made answers to all the questions 5) IELTS speaking progress chart (a printable pdf document which will help you control your progress) How will you benefit from using IELTS Speaking Assistant? • You will get fully prepared for your speaking test without wasting your time on searching for questions and ideas and model answers. Just learn everything that's in the app and you will never dry up in the middle of your speaking test • Using the app, you will increase the efficiency of your IELTS speaking classes with a tutor to 100% • During your IELTS speaking classes you will have a chance to focus on intonation instead of coming up with ideas to answer questions • You will prepare for the speaking test anywhere, anytime What makes IELTS Speaking Assistant different from the other apps for IELTS speaking? • new answers are added almost every day • you get unique content that you won't find elsewhere • the app has been created by experienced IELTS tutors according to the British Council test format • use one application instead of many websites, apps and books Free account: • access to all real test IELTS speaking questions • access to vocabulary, ideas and answers in 3 topics in each part • the Complete Guide to IELTS Speaking (e-book) • IELTS speaking progress chart (printable pdf) Premium account: • access to all real test IELTS speaking questions • access to vocabulary, ideas and answers in ALL topics • the Complete Guide to IELTS Speaking (e-book) • IELTS speaking progress chart (printable pdf) IELTS Speaking Assistant offers 3 subscription options: 1-month subscription for $9.99 3-month subscription for $18.99 12-month subscription for $29.99 Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Visit our website for more information: www.ielts-assistant.net If you have any questions, write to us: support@ielts-assistant.com Privacy policy: https://virtualeducation.ee/privacy_policy.html Terms of use: https://virtualeducation.ee/ISA_terms_of_use.html

About

myHFD

This campus app helps students at Fulda University of Applied Sciences manage their studies. It provides tools for tracking schedules, grades, library loans, and university communications.

Highlights
  • Timetable calendar
  • Grade tracking
  • Library loan management
  • University email access
  • Carpooling
  • Moodle access
  • Campus map
  • Canteen menu
Features
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The myHFD app accompanies you through your studies and on campus. Together you are the perfect team. myHFD offers you everything you need to start your day-to-day studies at Fulda University of Applied Sciences well prepared. No matter whether you have just started your studies or are already in your Master's programme. myHFD is your team partner on campus at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, which is impressive and integrates perfectly into your daily study routine. In no time at all, you'll have all the important information about your studies with you wherever you are. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Calendar: It's best to start by managing your timetable with the myHFD app calendar. This will give you an overview of all your appointments so you never miss a lecture or other important event again. Grades: Keep track of your grades and easily check your average by connecting your horstl account. Library: Never pay the late fee again! With the HS Fulda campus app, you always have an overview of the loan period of your books and can easily renew your books with just a few clicks. Mail: Read and answer your mails. No complicated set-up necessary! Of course, you also have access to carpooling, Moodle, the campus map, the canteen menu and other important university information. myHFD - an app from UniNow

Screenshots

IELTS Speaking Assistant4 screens
myHFD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myHFD at 100% against IELTS Speaking Assistant's 37%. myHFD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). IELTS Speaking Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (350 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IELTS Speaking Assistant sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. myHFD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myHFD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IELTS Speaking Assistant has 350 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of IELTS Speaking Assistant's written reviews are positive against 100% of myHFD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IELTS Speaking Assistant ships an update every 3 months, myHFD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IELTS Speaking Assistant versus myHFD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIELTS Speaking AssistantmyHFD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (350 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings350 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirtual Education OUUniNow GmbH

Customer experience

IELTS Speaking Assistant

All ratings340 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative56.1%

myHFD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IELTS Speaking Assistant

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Topics not getting updates
  • Paid subscription not showing content
  • Premium account not working
  • App not updating instantly
  • Empty pages when opening sections
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  • Login issues
  • Cannot create an account
  • Subscription not activating after payment
  • Paid answers inaccessible after reinstalling
  • All topics locked after using premium for a while
  • Audio only comes out of top speaker
  • Not able to log in after payment
  • Nothing showing in the app without purchase
  • Payment not popping after tapping subscription
  • App not working after purchase

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update app content instantly
  • Improve UI design
  • Provide easier cancellation method
  • Offer writing practice similar to speaking app
  • Address connection problems with Bluetooth devices
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  • Provide a way to buy apps for users in Iran

myHFD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

IELTS Speaking Assistant

Subscriptions7
  • SectionOneSubscription$3.991 Year
  • SectionTwoSubscription$3.991 Year
  • SectionThreeSubscription$3.991 Year
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  • SectionAllSubscription$9.991 Year
  • AutoSubscriptionOneMonth$9.991 Month
  • AutoSubscriptionThreeMonth$19.993 Months
  • AutoSubscriptionAnnual$29.991 Year
None

myHFD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IELTS Speaking Assistant free?
IELTS Speaking Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myHFD free?
myHFD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IELTS Speaking Assistant or myHFD?
myHFD is rated higher. IELTS Speaking Assistant averages 4.5 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while myHFD averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IELTS Speaking Assistant or myHFD have ads?
Neither IELTS Speaking Assistant nor myHFD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IELTS Speaking Assistant or myHFD?
IELTS Speaking Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and myHFD every 10 days. Most recently, IELTS Speaking Assistant was updated on November 6, 2026 and myHFD on October 30, 2026.

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