TEFL vs EnglishScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Internationally recognized TEFL courses
- OFQUAL regulated Level 5 Certification
- Affordable alternative to CELTA
- Flexible online learning
- Inspires teaching English abroad
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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!
EnglishScore
Assess your English proficiency with a globally recognized test and certificate. Evaluate grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Get instant results and course recommendations to improve your language level.
- Instant English test results
- Grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening skills assessment
- Speaking and writing skills evaluation
- Globally recognized certificate
- Course recommendations
- Free practice tests
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Prove your English level with a globally recognised English test and certificate for employment Looking to learn English and prove your English level to an employer? - Test your English skills and get your results instantly at no cost. - Test your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary, as well as your reading and listening skills. - An English Speaking test is also available to assess your pronunciation, fluency and communication skills. - The EnglishScore Writing Test simulates real-life scenarios in a digital workplace to assess various skills, including grammar, vocabulary, text organisation and communication - Prepare for other English exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC - Buy a British Council Professional Certificate to prove your English level to an employer for as low as US$20 - Get course recommendations to help you learn English Why EnglishScore? - EnglishScore is recognised. Our certificate is accepted by thousands of employers and universities around the world, see some of them here: https://www.englishscore.com/english-test/who-uses-englishscore/ - EnglishScore is easy to access. Take the test on your mobile device from anywhere, at any time. - EnglishScore is trusted. Every year, over two million people take international English exams and qualifications with the British Council. - EnglishScore is quick and accurate. Know your English level in as little as 30 minutes with a test designed by British Council. - EnglishScore is free to practise. Join 4.8 million English learners and take multiple practice tests for free. About the English test and certificate The EnglishScore test is delivered on a mobile phone, so it requires different security measures and rules. We use security features such as face monitoring technology through your smartphone’s selfie camera. You must be alone in a quiet place with your whole face clearly in the camera during the test. These rules help give you and organisations confidence that your results are accurate and reliable. To take the test and purchase a certificate, you will need to turn on your test security. Once the test is complete, EnglishScore awards you with an internationally recognised CEFR level from A2 to C1 and a more detailed score between 0 and 599 aligned to the CEFR framework. This is a recognised global standard for describing language levels. You can use your CEFR score to compare results with tests such as IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL. The British Council EnglishScore Professional Certificate is recognised by leading employers and education institutions around the world. You can use a Professional Certificate to help advance your career, including applying for a job or to enhance your CV. EnglishScore is also available for businesses, universities and colleges that are looking to conduct English tests at scale. Learn more here:https://www.englishscore.com/for-business/ Send any feedback to contact@englishscore.com Privacy Policy: https://www.englishscore.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.englishscore.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TEFL at 100% against EnglishScore's 50%. TEFL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). EnglishScore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TEFL sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. EnglishScore asks for nothing beyond the download.
TEFL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EnglishScore has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TEFL's written reviews are positive against 50% of EnglishScore's.
TEFL ships an update every 2 months, EnglishScore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TEFL | EnglishScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (3.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The TEFL Institute of Ireland LTD | British Council EnglishScore |
Customer experience
TEFL
EnglishScore
Bugs and requests
TEFL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
EnglishScore
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/sign-up issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Freezing/crashing during tests
- Inability to pick answers
Requested features
4 requests- View previous test details
- Free certificate option
- Improve reading/listening UI
- Add statistics/progress tracking
In-app purchases
TEFL
- 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
EnglishScore
No in-app purchases









