IELTS Ready vs APEUni PTE

IRIELTS Ready9.3Visit APEUni PTE7.8Visit

Higher score IR IELTS Ready #1 in Language Test Prep Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit IELTS Ready

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APEUni PTE #5 in Language Test Prep Apps 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit APEUni PTE

• IELTS Ready fits best

  Free, broad IELTS preparation

• APEUni PTE fits best

  PTE Academic prep across web and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	IRIELTS Ready 9.3/10 Visit ↗	APEUni PTE 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	7.8
Ranking	#1 in Language Test Prep Apps	#5 in Language Test Prep Apps
Best for	Free, broad IELTS preparation	PTE Academic prep across web and mobile
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Features IELTS Ready 0/5 · APEUni PTE 5/5
Mock tests	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Speaking practice	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Writing feedback	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Score tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Study plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported exams	Not checked yet	PTE Academic
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	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	AI scoring covers speaking and writing feedback Full-length scored mock examinations support exam practice Web and mobile records synchronize, with offline practice available
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	Supports PTE Academic rather than multiple exam products Advanced scoring and mock-test capabilities require VIP access Free access includes only one mock test
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 →	APEUni PTE is a preparation platform for people targeting the Pearson Test of English Academic. It covers speaking, writing, reading, and listening through practice materials, vocabulary and shadowing tools, full-length mock examinations,… 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

• APEUni PTE — where it wins

  • AI scoring covers speaking and writing feedback
  • Full-length scored mock examinations support exam practice
  • Web and mobile records synchronize, with offline practice available

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports PTE Academic rather than multiple exam products
  • Advanced scoring and mock-test capabilities require VIP access
  • Free access includes only one mock test

• IRIELTS Ready9.3/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit IELTS ReadyFull verdict →
• APEUni PTE7.8/10 · Free plan

  A focused PTE Academic prep app with free practice, AI feedback, and scored mocks.

  Visit APEUni PTEFull verdict →