I almost paid $220 to retake TOEFL. Fixed my score instead.
Got a 4.0 in Reading on my first adaptive practice.
Fluent in English. Still bombed it.
The problem wasn’t vocabulary.
It was not understanding the new adaptive format (Jan 2026 changes are sneaky).
Coaching wanted $600.
Retake costs $220+.
Old books felt outdated.
So I built something I actually needed.
I’ve been using it 10 minutes a day. Reading went from 4.0 → 5.5.
I’m attaching screenshots below.
What’s free:
- Full adaptive Reading (real 2026 style)
- Full Listening with new question types
- Instant 1-6 band scoring
- Progress tracking
What’s $19/year:
- AI Writing feedback (not just a score - it tells you WHAT to fix)
- Email tone correction (huge for US professors)
- Speaking AI scoring (Listen & Repeat, virtual interview tasks)
- Unlimited practice
Retaking TOEFL costs $220 and months of stress.
This isn’t $19 vs free.
It’s $19 vs another test date.
Try the free sections first. No credit card.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toefl-ibt-prep-ai-speaking/id1439168271
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptrait.TOEFL
If you’re struggling with email tone or adaptive reading, comment.
Happy to share what helped me jump bands.
Posted Feb 28, 2026, 1:06 PM UTC