IELTS Ready vs AlfaPTE

IRIELTS Ready8.7Visit AlfaPTE7.3Visit

Higher score IR IELTS Ready #1 in Language Test Prep Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit IELTS Ready

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AlfaPTE #7 in Language Test Prep Apps 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AlfaPTE

• IELTS Ready fits best

  Free, broad IELTS preparation

• AlfaPTE fits best

  Broad PTE practice with personalized analytics

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Side by side

Feature	IRIELTS Ready 8.7/10 Visit ↗	AlfaPTE 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.3
Ranking	#1 in Language Test Prep Apps	#7 in Language Test Prep Apps
Best for	Free, broad IELTS preparation	Broad PTE practice with personalized analytics
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Features IELTS Ready 0/5 · AlfaPTE 5/5
Mock tests	Not published	✓ (best)
Speaking practice	Not published	✓ (best)
Writing feedback	Not published	✓ (best)
Score tracking	Not published	✓ (best)
Study plan	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported exams	Not published	PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Core, PTE Home
Supported platforms	Not published	web, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Covers Academic, General Training and UKVI preparation Includes two free full mock tests and timed practice Offers AI feedback, webinars and progress tracking	Covers four PTE variants across web, iOS, and Android Includes AI scoring, analytics, and personalized study plans Offers full, sectional, timed, and custom mock tests
Cons	Premium requires booking an IELTS test with the British Council Premium access ends seven days after the test date Available on the web rather than across multiple platforms	Free access limits AI scoring and mock-test availability Premium plans are separated by fixed access durations The free tier includes limited templates
Our verdict	IELTS Ready is the British Council’s online preparation platform for people preparing for IELTS Academic, General Training or UKVI. It combines Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking practice with preparation courses, timed exercises,… Read the review →	AlfaPTE is an online and mobile preparation platform for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Core, and PTE Home. It is designed for students and other test takers preparing for English-language study, work, immigration, or visa… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IELTS Ready — where it wins

  • Covers Academic, General Training and UKVI preparation
  • Includes two free full mock tests and timed practice
  • Offers AI feedback, webinars and progress tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium requires booking an IELTS test with the British Council
  • Premium access ends seven days after the test date
  • Available on the web rather than across multiple platforms

• AlfaPTE — where it wins

  • Covers four PTE variants across web, iOS, and Android
  • Includes AI scoring, analytics, and personalized study plans
  • Offers full, sectional, timed, and custom mock tests

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access limits AI scoring and mock-test availability
  • Premium plans are separated by fixed access durations
  • The free tier includes limited templates

• IRIELTS Ready8.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free IELTS resource with full mocks, AI feedback and study guidance.

  Visit IELTS ReadyFull verdict →
• AlfaPTE7.3/10 · Free plan

  Broad PTE preparation with AI scoring, mock tests, analytics, and study plans.

  Visit AlfaPTEFull verdict →