Comparison

PathwayCLB vs Canada English Test Prep

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

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About

PathwayCLB

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PathwayCLB helps newcomers to Canada turn their language levels into a clear plan for college, university and the skilled trades. Now in English and French. PathwayCLB is an independent app from ValLeo Labs. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Government of Canada, and it does not provide government services. If you've taken LINC, CLIC or a PBLA assessment, your report shows a level for each skill: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Enter those four levels and PathwayCLB shows you, in plain language, the post-secondary options you currently meet the language requirements for — and what to improve to reach the next step. WHAT YOU GET - Two languages: switch the whole app between English and French anytime. - English (CLB) and French (NCLC): enter the scale that matches your report. - Your best-match pathway, from continuing language study up to university and graduate-level programs. - Skilled trades & technology: apprenticeship, trades and technology programs as another route into a career, often with lower language requirements than a degree. - Your level converted to approximate IELTS/CELPIP (English) or CEFR with TEF/TCF (French), based on the Government of Canada equivalency chart. - Your limiting skill (schools check each skill, not the average) and how many levels you need next. - A directory of real Canadian colleges, universities, polytechnics and trade schools by province and territory, with official links. - A Word Help glossary explaining common terms (CLB, EAP, ESL, LINC, ECA and more) in plain language. - Money & funding, credential recognition (ECA), and help reading your report. - Save schools to compare, read-aloud on any screen, and a larger-text option. WHO IT IS FOR Newcomers, permanent residents and refugees in Canada who have a CLB or NCLC level and want to plan their path into Canadian colleges, universities and the skilled trades. The app covers Canada only. SOURCES (official government and public information) Government information in PathwayCLB links to its official source inside the app. Main sources: - Language test equivalency (CLB/NCLC to IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, TCF) — Government of Canada (IRCC): https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility/language-results.html - Free language classes and settlement services (LINC/ESL/CLIC) — Government of Canada: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp - Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) — Government of Canada (IRCC): https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.html - Recognition of foreign credentials — Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC): https://www.cicic.ca/ - Federal student grants and loans — Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans.html - Skilled trades and apprenticeship (Red Seal) — Government of Canada: https://www.red-seal.ca - Provincial and territorial information links to each government's official website in the app. The app also links to non-government sources: IRCC-designated assessment organizations such as World Education Services (WES), and the schools' own official websites. DISCLAIMER PathwayCLB is an independent app by ValLeo Labs. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the Government of Canada or any government entity, and does not provide or facilitate government services. Government information is shown for convenience, with links to the official sources above. PathwayCLB gives general guidance, not admission decisions — always confirm on the official program or government website. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your levels and saved schools stay on your device — no accounts, no ads, and no tracking. Built by ValLeo Labs. Know a school we should add? There's a feedback button in the app.

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Canada English Test Prep

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Canada English Test Prep is an independent, unofficial study app for the Canadian English language proficiency test used in permanent residence and Canadian citizenship applications. Practise all four sections — Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking — with 2062 original practice items, and watch your estimated Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) band move. A purchase is required to use this app. There is no free tier and no free sample content. BUILT AROUND THE REAL TEST STRUCTURE • Listening — six parts, from problem solving to viewpoints, at the published 47–55 minute pacing • Reading — four parts: correspondence, applying a diagram, information and viewpoints • Writing — an email in 27 minutes and a survey response in 26 minutes, 150–200 words each • Speaking — all eight task types with the real preparation and response timings • Scored on the Canadian Language Benchmarks scale from 1 to 12 WHAT IS INSIDE • 908 listening questions across 138 original recordings, spoken on your device with adjustable speed, replay and full scripts revealed after you answer • 610 reading questions across 64 original passages, letters, tables and articles • 64 writing prompts, each with model responses at CLB 7, CLB 9 and CLB 11 and the scoring notes that separate one band from the next • 160 speaking tasks with a preparation timer, an answer timer, on-device recording, instant playback and a model answer to compare against • 320 vocabulary entries for everyday, workplace and civic English, each with a plain meaning and an original example sentence • A detailed explanation on every single question — never just a letter STUDY THE WAY THAT ACTUALLY WORKS • Timed section simulations at the published section timings, with results held to the end • Estimated CLB band per section, plus mastery for every individual task type • Spaced repetition that brings back what you missed instead of what you already know • Weak-area drills built automatically from your three lowest task types • Review incorrect answers and bookmarks, browse every question with its explanation • A countdown to your test date, a daily goal, an optional reminder and a study streak MADE FOR NEWCOMERS • Everything works fully offline — every recording is spoken on your device • No account, no sign-in, no server • No analytics SDK and no advertising SDK; nothing you type or record ever leaves your phone • Full VoiceOver labels, Dynamic Type at every size and Dark Mode throughout • iPhone and iPad PLANS — prices in US dollars, charged by the App Store in your local currency • Canada English Test Prep Monthly — auto-renewable subscription, 1 month, $9.99 USD per month • Canada English Test Prep Yearly — auto-renewable subscription, 1 year, $29.99 USD per year (about $2.50 USD per month) • Canada English Test Prep Lifetime Access — one-time purchase, $49.99 USD, does not renew Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price for the same period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Every plan unlocks the identical complete app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/canada-english-test-prep-legal/privacy.html IMPORTANT — NOT AFFILIATED Canada English Test Prep is an independent, unofficial study aid, not affiliated with, authorized by or endorsed by Paragon Testing Enterprises, the University of British Columbia, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks. CELPIP is a registered trademark of Paragon Testing Enterprises; all trademarks belong to their owners and are used only to describe the examination this material prepares you for. This app administers no test, reproduces no official material, and does not predict an official result.

Screenshots

PathwayCLB4 screens
Canada English Test Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathwayCLB at none against Canada English Test Prep's 3. PathwayCLB also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Canada English Test Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PathwayCLB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PathwayCLB versus Canada English Test Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathwayCLBCanada English Test Prep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAntonio De CrisciMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

None

PathwayCLB

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Canada English Test Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Full Access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Full Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is PathwayCLB free?
PathwayCLB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canada English Test Prep free?
Canada English Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PathwayCLB or Canada English Test Prep have ads?
Neither PathwayCLB nor Canada English Test Prep shows ads.

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