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Head-to-head · Test Preparation Software

IELTS Ready vs Unacademy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score IELTS Ready #3 in Test Preparation Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit IELTS Ready
Unacademy #5 in Test Preparation Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Unacademy

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIELTS Ready · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth

IELTS Ready scores higher on our rubric for test preparation software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

IELTS Ready is the better fit for IELTS candidates wanting broad skills practice. Unacademy is the better fit for learners who prefer live classes and mobile access.

  • IELTS Ready fits best

    IELTS candidates wanting broad skills practice

  • Unacademy fits best

    Learners who prefer live classes and mobile access

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Side by side

Feature IELTS Ready 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Unacademy 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #3 in Test Preparation Software #5 in Test Preparation Software
Best for IELTS candidates wanting broad skills practice Learners who prefer live classes and mobile access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — ₹781/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Features IELTS Ready 0/5 · Unacademy 0/5
Adaptive practice Not checked yet Not checked yet
Full-length mock exams Not checked yet Not checked yet
Video lessons Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital flashcards Not checked yet Not checked yet
Performance analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Question bank size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers Academic, General Training and UKVI across all four skills
  • Free plan includes two full mock tests and expert webinars
  • Premium adds 40 full mocks, a study guide and progress tracking
  • Live classes include educator interaction and doubt clarification.
  • Practice questions, mock tests, quizzes and test series support exam prep.
  • Recorded classes can be downloaded for offline access in the app.
Cons
  • Premium access requires booking an IELTS test with the British Council
  • Premium access ends seven days after the test date
  • Available on web, with no other platform listed
  • The ₹781 monthly Plus price varies by learning goal.
  • Offline downloads are available for selected classes, not all content.
  • Completion certificates are limited to eligible programs.
Our verdict

IELTS Ready is the British Council’s online preparation platform for people taking IELTS Academic, General Training or UKVI. It brings Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking practice together with timed and full mock tests, estimated…

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Unacademy is an online learning platform for exam preparation and academic goals, aimed at learners who want instruction alongside practice. It covers goals including UPSC, IIT JEE, NEET, CAT, GATE, banking, judiciary and school…

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  1. IELTS ReadyTest Preparation Software 8.7Free plan
  2. UnacademyTest Preparation Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IELTS Ready — where it wins

    • Covers Academic, General Training and UKVI across all four skills
    • Free plan includes two full mock tests and expert webinars
    • Premium adds 40 full mocks, a study guide and progress tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium access requires booking an IELTS test with the British Council
    • Premium access ends seven days after the test date
    • Available on web, with no other platform listed

  • Unacademy — where it wins

    • Live classes include educator interaction and doubt clarification.
    • Practice questions, mock tests, quizzes and test series support exam prep.
    • Recorded classes can be downloaded for offline access in the app.

    Where it doesn't

    • The ₹781 monthly Plus price varies by learning goal.
    • Offline downloads are available for selected classes, not all content.
    • Completion certificates are limited to eligible programs.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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