Speaking Test vs AP Exams
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speaking Test
This app aids examiners in digitally recording speaking marks for Cambridge English Qualifications. It streamlines the assessment process for speaking tests, offering a digital solution for capturing scores.
- Digital mark capture
- Supports Cambridge English Qualifications
- Streamlines speaking test assessments
- Intuitive mobile interface
- Global examiner support
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An intuitive mobile application that will be used worldwide to support the Examiners for Cambridge English Exam Centres in the digital capture of speaking marks during Cambridge English Qualifications Speaking tests.
AP Exams
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Bring your AP courses into one study space. Explore 20 subjects with more than 45,000 practice questions, organized study topics and a subject Handbook. Start with the course you need today, then move between focused practice and reference lessons. CHOOSE A FOCUS Browse a course by unit and topic. Work on a specific concept, revisit earlier material or explore another of your selected AP subjects. LEARN THROUGH PRACTICE Answer subject-specific questions, then review explanations. Question formats vary by topic and include multiple choice, written responses, passages and diagrams. READ, REVIEW, RETURN Use Handbook lessons to revisit concepts and supporting illustrations. Keep your courses together, return to your study activity and continue from Home. PREPARE FOR EXAM DAY Find practice papers in the Mock tab for supported subjects. Availability varies by course; mock exams are not offered for every subject. DOWNLOAD YOUR STUDY MATERIALS Download a subject's content before using its downloaded study materials offline. Downloads and online features need an internet connection. SUBJECT COVERAGE Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1 and Physics 2. Math: Calculus AB, Precalculus and Statistics. Computing: Computer Science A and Computer Science Principles. Language and literature: English Language, English Literature and Spanish Language & Culture. History and society: Psychology, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, U.S. Government and Politics, US History and World History: Modern. Content counts describe the current catalog. Content, mock availability and access can vary by subject and app version. Some features or content may require a subscription. AP Exams is an independent study app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the College Board. AP is a trademark of the College Board. Terms of Use: https://alphabeat.co.uk/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://alphabeat.co.uk/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speaking Test at none against AP Exams's 3. Speaking Test also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 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
Both are free to download. AP Exams sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Speaking Test asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speaking Test ships an update every 2 months, AP Exams every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speaking Test | AP Exams |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App) | Alpha Beat Limited |
In-app purchases
Speaking Test
No in-app purchases
AP Exams
- Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Quarterly3 Days trial$34.993 Months
- Lifetime$79.99
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