IELTS Ready vs IELTS Online Tests

IRIELTS Ready8.7Visit IELTS Online Tests7.2Visit

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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IELTS Online Tests #8 in Language Test Prep Apps 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from $34.99 Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

• IELTS Ready fits best

  Free, broad IELTS preparation

• IELTS Online Tests fits best

  Free IELTS practice with optional courses

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Side by side

Feature	IRIELTS Ready 8.7/10 Visit ↗	IELTS Online Tests 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.2
Ranking	#1 in Language Test Prep Apps	#8 in Language Test Prep Apps
Best for	Free, broad IELTS preparation	Free IELTS practice with optional courses
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Features IELTS Ready 0/5 · IELTS Online Tests 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	IELTS Academic; IELTS General Training
Supported platforms	Not published	web
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	Free mock tests cover listening, reading, writing, and speaking AI evaluates writing and speaking with targeted feedback Tracks average band scores, study time, and progress
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	Web-only access excludes dedicated mobile and desktop apps Paid self-study packages start at $34.99 one time Advanced preparation features require choosing among several packages
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 →	IELTS Online Tests is a web-based preparation platform for students targeting either IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training. Its free offering centers on online mock tests across listening, reading, writing, and speaking, with automatic… 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

• IELTS Online Tests — where it wins

  • Free mock tests cover listening, reading, writing, and speaking
  • AI evaluates writing and speaking with targeted feedback
  • Tracks average band scores, study time, and progress

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access excludes dedicated mobile and desktop apps
  • Paid self-study packages start at $34.99 one time
  • Advanced preparation features require choosing among several packages

• IRIELTS Ready8.7/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit IELTS ReadyFull verdict →
• IELTS Online Tests7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $34.99

  A free-first IELTS platform with mock tests, AI feedback, courses, and optional coaching.

  Visit siteFull verdict →