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Head-to-head · Language Test Prep Apps

IELTS Ready vs PTE Tutorials

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score IELTS Ready #1 in Language Test Prep Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit IELTS Ready
PTE Tutorials #5 in Language Test Prep Apps 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit PTE Tutorials

IELTS Ready leads on 0 checks, PTE Tutorials on 5, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIELTS Ready · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPTE Tutorials · 5 of 5

IELTS Ready scores higher on our rubric for language test prep apps: 8.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

PTE Tutorials offers mock tests; IELTS Ready doesn't publish it. PTE Tutorials offers speaking practice; IELTS Ready doesn't publish it. PTE Tutorials offers writing feedback; IELTS Ready doesn't publish it. PTE Tutorials offers score tracking; IELTS Ready doesn't publish it. PTE Tutorials offers study plan; IELTS Ready doesn't publish it.

IELTS Ready is the better fit for free, broad IELTS preparation. PTE Tutorials is the better fit for PTE learners wanting a free guided curriculum.

  • IELTS Ready fits best

    Free, broad IELTS preparation

  • PTE Tutorials fits best

    PTE learners wanting a free guided curriculum

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Side by side

Feature IELTS Ready 8.7/10 Visit ↗ PTE Tutorials 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.5
Ranking #1 in Language Test Prep Apps #5 in Language Test Prep Apps
Best for Free, broad IELTS preparation PTE learners wanting a free guided curriculum
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 · PTE Tutorials 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, IELTS
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
  • Free questions, model answers, and mobile app access
  • AI-scored speaking practice with detailed skill feedback
  • Personalized diagnostics, study plans, and progress tracking
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
  • Verified exam coverage is narrower than broad competitors
  • Super AI access is valid for 15 days
  • Purchases are generally non-refundable under the terms
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,…

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PTE Tutorials is an online preparation platform for PTE Academic test-takers, with materials also covering IELTS. It suits learners studying independently as well as those using online coaching. The free plan includes practice questions,…

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  1. IELTS ReadyLanguage Test Prep Apps 8.7Free plan
  2. PTE TutorialsLanguage Test Prep Apps 7.5Free plan

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
  • PTE Tutorials — where it wins

    • Free questions, model answers, and mobile app access
    • AI-scored speaking practice with detailed skill feedback
    • Personalized diagnostics, study plans, and progress tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Verified exam coverage is narrower than broad competitors
    • Super AI access is valid for 15 days
    • Purchases are generally non-refundable under the terms

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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