TOEFL iBT Ready Review: TOEFL Prep App for All Four Skills with 1,000+ Academic Words
Planning to study abroad or apply for a scholarship that requires an English score? Effective TOEFL iBT preparation takes structured practice across reading, listening, speaking and writing, plus a steady routine that keeps you moving toward your target score.
In this review we look at TOEFL iBT Ready by ChatStick, an iPhone and iPad app built specifically for Thai learners preparing for the TOEFL iBT. It brings all four skills, academic vocabulary, grammar and timed mock tests together in one place, with every explanation written in Thai.
What is TOEFL iBT Ready?
TOEFL iBT Ready is an education app that helps learners practice every section of the TOEFL iBT. Alongside skill practice, it includes an academic vocabulary bank, grammar lessons, full and short mock tests, an estimated score, and a daily study plan that adapts to your goals and weak areas.
Who is it for? Its explanations are in Thai and its interface is available in English and Thai, so it is best suited to Thai speakers and anyone comfortable reading Thai. The grammar lessons focus on mistakes Thai learners commonly make, and the app works fully offline.
Practice all four TOEFL iBT skills
Reading: academic passages with several question formats
Listening: conversations and lectures with main-idea questions
Speaking: speaking tasks with answer structures to follow
Writing: academic writing tasks and integrated writing tasks
Key features
1,000+ academic words: organized by topic and difficulty, with Thai translations and example sentences
Spaced repetition (SRS): brings words back for review at the right time so they stick
Grammar lessons: clear categories, exercises, and notes on common mistakes Thai learners make
Mock tests: multiple practice exams in full-length and short versions, timed like the real test
Estimated score (0–120): shown as a score range so you can see where you stand
Test readiness score: based on consistency, topic coverage and recent trends
Adaptive daily study plan: adjusted to your goals and weak areas
Progress tracking: charts, practice statistics, levels and achievements
Accessibility: VoiceOver support and adjustable text size
How to get the most out of it
Download the app and set your target score.
Follow the daily study plan, which adapts to your weak areas.
Review academic vocabulary every day and let the SRS schedule your reviews.
Study the grammar categories where you lose points and complete the exercises.
Start with short timed mock tests, then move on to full-length ones.
Watch your estimated score and readiness score, and adjust your plan before test day.
Note: scores in the app are for practice only and are not official TOEFL scores. The app is not affiliated with or endorsed by ETS.
Why native-language explanations help
Many TOEFL learners can read an English passage but still struggle to understand why one answer choice is better than another when the explanation itself is written in dense academic English. Reading the reasoning in your first language removes that extra layer, so you spend your study time on the actual skill rather than on translating the feedback.
This is also why the grammar lessons in TOEFL iBT Ready focus on mistakes Thai learners commonly make. Instead of covering every rule at the same depth, the lessons point out the patterns that tend to cost points, then give you exercises to practice them. Combined with Thai translations and example sentences for each academic word, the app is designed to make self-study clearer for learners who think in Thai.
Because the daily plan adapts to your goals and weak areas, it also helps with one of the hardest parts of preparing alone: deciding what to study next. The readiness score, which looks at consistency, topic coverage and recent trends, gives you a simple signal of whether your routine is on track.
App information
Price: free to download; unlock all content with a one-time purchase of ฿99, no subscription (the app contains ads)
Compatibility: iPhone (iOS 18.0 or later), iPad (iPadOS 18.0 or later), Mac with Apple M1 chip or later (macOS 15.0 or later), Apple Vision (visionOS 2.0 or later)
Size: 11.4 MB
Languages: English and Thai
Age rating: 4+
Developer: ChatStick Company Limited
Frequently asked questions
Who is TOEFL iBT Ready for?
Learners preparing for the TOEFL iBT for study abroad, scholarships or university admission who prefer explanations in Thai. The interface supports English and Thai.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The app works offline, so you can practice without an internet connection.
How much does it cost?
It is free to start. All content can be unlocked with a one-time purchase of ฿99, with no monthly subscription.
Is the in-app score an official TOEFL score?
No. The 0–120 estimated score is for practice and progress tracking only, and the app is not affiliated with ETS.
Conclusion
If you want a TOEFL iBT prep app that covers all four skills, explains everything in Thai, and gives you 1,000+ academic words, timed mock tests and a daily plan, TOEFL iBT Ready is worth trying. You can start for free and pay once only if you want the full content.
Consistency matters most: practice a little every day and use the mock tests regularly to measure your progress before the real exam.
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