# OralPrep vs Preply: exam practice between lessons or a tutor? Canonical URL: https://oralprep.app/compare/oralprep-vs-preply Language: en > Compare speaking practice for DELF, IELTS and TCF in OralPrep with exam tutors on Preply. Prices and features checked 29 September 2026. **Published 29 September 2026. Prices and advertised features checked on 29 September 2026.** | Service | Format | Exam speaking fit | Feedback | Price and access | Useful when | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | OralPrep | iOS speaking exam simulator | DELF A1–B2, IELTS Speaking and TCF speaking practice | Automated assessment and feedback using exam criteria; practice estimate, not an official result | Landing page lists first evaluation free and €9.99 for 12; paid purchase availability is not confirmed | You want to practise structured oral exams | | Preply | One-to-one live online lessons; 50 minutes standard | Choose a tutor; profiles advertise DELF, IELTS and TCF preparation | Live human interaction; lesson approach and expertise vary by tutor | Tutor-specific rate; subscription is charged every 28 days, with at least 4 lessons per cycle | You want a person to adapt explanations, conversation and feedback | These services can support DELF, IELTS Speaking and TCF preparation in different ways. OralPrep provides repeatable, timed speaking practice for DELF A1–B2, IELTS Speaking and TCF variants, with automated feedback. Preply helps you find a tutor for live lessons; profiles advertise preparation for these exams, but experience and lesson plans vary. A tutor can respond in conversation; OralPrep makes short solo repetitions easier between lessons. **Features and terms checked on 29 September 2026. Confirm current terms with each service before signing up.** ## Which should you choose? Start with the kind of feedback and practice rhythm you need. - Choose OralPrep for repeatable speaking practice across DELF A1–B2, IELTS Speaking or TCF; check that the TCF variant in the app matches your goal. - Choose a Preply tutor for live conversation and explanations. Ask about experience with your exact exam, level and format; IELTS Academic/General and TCF variants can differ. - Use both when a tutor sets priorities and you want focused speaking practice between lessons. ## How we compared them We reviewed the public product and help pages dated above. We did not book lessons or test every tutor; profiles and teaching approaches vary. OralPrep publishes this comparison and is included in it. ## OralPrep: repeatable solo exam simulations OralPrep currently supports DELF speaking at A1–B2, IELTS Speaking, and TCF speaking variants. It gives exam-style prompts and timing, then automated feedback based on published criteria. This is useful for practising regularly between lessons; it does not cover every skill in these exams. **Strengths:** Consistent task format, timed repetition and immediate automated feedback for independent practice. **Limits:** Automated assessment is a practice aid, not an official exam score or a human conversation. OralPrep focuses on speaking; use separate resources for listening, reading and writing. ## Preply: live lessons with a tutor you choose Preply lets learners choose an online tutor and arrange lessons. Its listings include tutors advertising DELF, IELTS and TCF preparation. Ask about the exact exam, level and format you need; tutor experience and rates vary, so there is no single lesson price. For IELTS, specify Academic or General Training; for TCF, name the variant and target. Ask how the tutor gives feedback and what to practise between lessons. **Strengths:** A tutor can explain why an answer misses the mark, ask a follow-up and change the next exercise when the same difficulty returns. **Limits:** Tutor experience and exam familiarity vary. Lessons also require scheduling, and you should agree in advance how the tutor will give feedback. ## A practical way to combine them Use a lesson to identify one recurring issue and agree on a practice goal. Between lessons, do short OralPrep speaking runs for your exam, then bring questions back to the tutor. Their explanation and your exam’s requirements should guide what to work on next. Ask a prospective tutor about your exact exam and format: DELF level, IELTS Academic or General Training, or TCF variant. Check how they assess answers and what to practise between lessons. The subscription and lesson-duration details above apply to Preply. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Preply or OralPrep better for DELF, IELTS or TCF speaking? OralPrep offers repeatable speaking practice for DELF A1–B2, IELTS Speaking and TCF variants. Preply offers live lessons with tutors who advertise preparation for these exams; experience varies. Confirm the exact format with the tutor, especially IELTS Academic/General Training and the TCF variant. ### How much does Preply cost? There is no universal price: tutors set their own rates. Compare the selected tutor’s rate, lesson length and current subscription terms before paying. ### Can I find a tutor for my specific exam on Preply? Preply lists tutors advertising DELF, IELTS and TCF preparation. A listing is not a guarantee of fit or independent certification; ask about your exact exam format, level and target. ### Can OralPrep replace a French tutor? No tool can provide the same live interaction as a tutor. OralPrep can add structured, repeatable practice; a tutor can respond to you in real time and adapt explanations. Some learners may use both. ### Is OralPrep’s €9.99 pack currently available to buy? The landing page lists €9.99 for twelve evaluations and a free first evaluation. We could not confirm paid purchase availability on 29 September 2026, so treat the price as listed rather than confirmed as purchasable. ## Sources checked on 29 September 2026 - [Preply — DELF tutor profiles](https://preply.com/en/online/tutors-delf) - [Preply — IELTS tutors and classes](https://preply.com/en/online/tutors-ielts) - [Preply — TCF tutor profiles](https://preply.com/en/online/tutors-tcf) - [Preply — subscription terms](https://help.preply.com/en/articles/4966680-how-does-my-preply-subscription-work) - [Preply — lesson duration and balance](https://help.preply.com/en/articles/15432715-how-many-lessons-do-i-have-and-why-does-the-number-change) - [Preply — scenario practice availability](https://help.preply.com/en/articles/11813414-scenario-practice-on-preply-extra-speaking-support-between-lessons) - [Preply — lesson insights](https://help.preply.com/en/articles/10385861-lesson-insights) - [OralPrep — speaking practice and access](https://oralprep.app/) ## Add structured speaking practice Explore OralPrep speaking practice for DELF, IELTS and TCF and current access options. 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