Comparison

TEFL vs SchoolMate

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

Head to head

TEFL

BY TEFL Institute of Ireland

Free

📚 Education

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

TEFL

This app provides access to internationally recognized TEFL courses, offering a flexible and affordable alternative to traditional certifications. It aims to inspire individuals to teach English abroad and achieve life-enhancing experiences.

Highlights

Internationally recognized TEFL courses
OFQUAL regulated Level 5 Certification
Affordable alternative to CELTA
Flexible online learning
Inspires teaching English abroad

Features

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One of the most accredited course providers, with a strong reputation for our high-quality learning experiences, and our internationally recognised TEFL courses. The TEFL Institute has inspired an increasing amount of students to travel and achieve life-enhancing experiences through teaching English as a foreign language. The OFQUAL regulated Level 5 Certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (QCF) is the flexible, affordable alternative to the CELTA and is one of the highest TEFL qualifications available online. Let the TEFL Institute inspire you to take the first step towards your new life of teaching English at home and abroad!

About

SchoolMate

Features

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Schoolmate is an all-in-one language school management system. The app allows teachers and students to access their SchoolMate data via their smartphone.

Screenshots

TEFL4 screens

SchoolMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SchoolMate at none against TEFL's 4. TEFL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. TEFL sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SchoolMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TEFL ships an update every 6 weeks, SchoolMate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

TEFL versus SchoolMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	TEFL	SchoolMate
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	69 MB	42 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	The TEFL Institute of Ireland LTD	ClassMaster s.r.o.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TEFL

One-time4

30 Hr Teaching English Course$16.99
30 Hr Business English Course$16.99
Accredited 120 Hr Tefl Course$109.99

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180 Hr L5 Tefl Online Course$299.99

None

SchoolMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TEFL free?

TEFL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is SchoolMate free?

SchoolMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do TEFL or SchoolMate have ads?

Neither TEFL nor SchoolMate shows ads.

Which is updated more often, TEFL or SchoolMate?

TEFL ships an update every 6 weeks, and SchoolMate every 2 months. Most recently, TEFL was updated on September 15, 2026 and SchoolMate on September 8, 2026.