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Meet people who want to practice too. Chat first, then jump on a voice call when you are ready. Not a course. Not a dating app.

Practice for IELTS TOEFL PTE Everyday English
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Find a partner

Your next speaking partner is online

See who is online, where they are from and what they are preparing for. Say hi in one tap.

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Why BandUp

Everything you need to start talking

Chat first

Break the ice by text

Message first and get comfortable. Send photos and voice messages, translate a message when you get stuck, and let partners correct your English.

Voice calls

Then talk for real

Start a voice call when you both feel ready. Calls are never recorded — it is just practice.

Online now

See who is around right now

Active people show first, so your hello gets an answer. With Premium, filter by country, age, gender or online only.

Progress

Build a speaking habit

Track your streak, sessions and speaking minutes. Earn activity badges as you keep going.

Worldwide

Talk to the world from home

Practice with people from different countries and accents. Every conversation makes the next one easier.

IELTS · TOEFL · PTEand everyday English
Freeto start, every day
0calls recorded
13+minimum age

How it works

Start in under a minute

  1. 1

    Sign in

    Use Apple or Google. No passwords to remember.

  2. 2

    Set your goal

    Pick your exam or everyday English, your level and who you want to meet.

  3. 3

    Chat, call, keep going

    Say hi, talk, and watch your streak grow.

Free & Premium

Start free. Go Premium when you want more.

Free

Every day
  • 5 new chats per day
  • One 5-minute outgoing voice call
  • 10 message translations per day

Premium

No limits
  • Unlimited chats, calls and translations
  • Filters: age, gender, country, online only
  • See who visited your profile
  • 3-day free trial on the yearly plan

Subscriptions renew automatically. Cancel anytime in your App Store or Google Play settings.

Safety

A friendly, safe community

  • Report and block in every chat
  • Photos are reviewed before they go public
  • Calls are never recorded
  • Ages 13+. Not a dating app.

Our team reviews reports and may review messages to enforce the community guidelines and the law.

Community guidelines → Child safety standards →

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is BandUp free?

Yes. You can chat, call and translate every day for free. Premium removes the daily limits and adds filters.

Is it a course or a tutor?

No. BandUp connects you with other people for real conversation practice. There are no lessons or teachers.

Are voice calls recorded?

No. Calls are never recorded.

What are AI practice partners?

Some profiles carry an AI label on their photo. They are BandUp practice partners for text chat only; those messages are sent to OpenAI to generate a reply.

How do I delete my account?

You can delete your account from your profile in the app, or follow the steps on our web page. Delete your account →

Is BandUp part of IELTS, TOEFL or PTE?

No. BandUp is independent. IELTS, TOEFL and PTE are trademarks of their owners; BandUp is not affiliated with them.

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